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Sally Counter (Guard-Tackle Pull)

Halfback takes a counter step and follows the pulling guard and tackle backside.

Concept: Backside guard kicks out the end man and backside tackle wraps up through the hole while line down-blocks.

Age version
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Ball carrierBlock / pullMotionRoute / pass
14U — Add the edge: Add the kickout block and run it to both sides. Add the fake/mesh — and a counter off the very same look. Run it fast both directions and check into it by defensive look.
Play movement — schematic, not to scale

Grows with your players

Same play, more layers as they age up — teach it once and build on it every season for a consistent program.

  1. 10UIntroduce: Nail the snap/exchange, aim the right hole, and finish downhill.
  2. 12UAdd the lead: Add the pulling guard(s) leading through the hole.
  3. 14UAdd the edge: Add the kickout block and run it to both sides. Add the fake/mesh — and a counter off the very same look. Run it fast both directions and check into it by defensive look.

Every position's job

QB

Take the snap, execute a counter fake/step, and hand to the halfback on the counter path.

Coach it with
Field Goal / PAT Operation RB Vision and Cut RB Footwork and Start
HB

Take a counter step (jab away), then follow the pulling guard and tackle backside.

Coach it with
RB Vision and Cut RB Footwork and Start Pull and Kick Technique
FB

Fake the flow to hold the linebackers.

Coach it with
Field Goal / PAT Operation
Playside Guard

Down-block the first inside defender (line blocks down away from the pull).

Coach it with
Pull and Kick Technique Trap Block Angle WR Stalk Block
Backside Guard

Pull and kick out the end man on the line of scrimmage.

Coach it with
Pull and Kick Technique Trap Block Angle Scoop / Cutoff Block
Center

Block back to seal the backside.

Coach it with
TE Seal and Arc Block Down Block Angle Drive Combo Double-Team to Linebacker
Playside Tackle

Down-block the defender inside.

Coach it with
WR Stalk Block TE Seal and Arc Block DB Tackle in Space
Backside Tackle

Pull and wrap up through the hole onto the first linebacker.

Coach it with
Heads Up Form Tackle Progression Pull and Kick Technique Trap Block Angle
TE

Down-block inside to help build the wall.

Coach it with
WR Stalk Block TE Seal and Arc Block RB Blitz Pickup
Split End

Stalk-block the corner or run off the safety.

Coach it with
WR Stalk Block Screen Setup & Block in Space TE Seal and Arc Block
WB

Seal the edge or fill for a puller.

Coach it with
Down Block Angle Drive Combo Double-Team to Linebacker Pull and Kick Technique

How to teach it

  • 1Backside guard kicks OUT the end man; backside tackle wraps UP through the hole.
  • 2Halfback jab-steps away first to hold the defense, then follows the two pullers.
  • 3Line down-blocks while the two pullers create the counter alley.

Common mistakes to fix

  • !Pulling tackle wraps too wide and misses the hole — teach him to turn up tight off the kickout.
  • !Back's counter step is too slow — the jab must be quick then downhill behind the pullers.
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