Running Counter with a "Wrinkle"
Updated: Mar 16, 2019
Counter has been a very POPULAR play over the last few seasons. We have seen more and more teams utilizing this "PHYSICAL PLAY" complementing other "GAP SCHEMES". Teams also utilize some excellent PLAY-ACTION with this run game and the "RPO's" have become a staple with this play.
Front-side of "Counter"
The front-side is basically just "POWER" with a double team and block back by center.
"Counter with a Wrinkle"
We will look at nice change up to your traditional "COUNTER PLAY" with guard and tackle pulls. The use of the "SNIFFER BACK" or Full back has become very popular and utilized in Zone and Gap Schemes.
Traditional Counter
Guard and Tackle pull
"Sniffer Back" Counter
Guard Kicks out
Sniffer Pulls for 2nd Level
"Sniffer Back" Wrinkle
Sniffer Kicks out
Tackle Pulls for 2nd Level

"Sniffer Back" Wrinkle
Sniffer Kicks out
Tackle Pulls for 2nd Level
"Sniffer Back" Wrinkle
Physical Run Play
Change up to Traditional Counter
H Back is Kick out, Tackle is Wrap for 2nd level
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"Sniffer Back" Wrinkle
More Examples of
"Counter Wrinkle"
"Sniffer Back" Play-Action
Using the same "Jet Motion"
Play-Action
Tackle goes first on Play-Action for protection
"TACKLE BLUFF"
Technique helps get "kickout" on edge
Tackle "set-bluffs" to freeze defender
Continues inside to assignment

"JET MOTION: USING YOUR TAILBACK AS 2ND PULLER"
Excellent "complement" to JET Sweep
TB in "lead position" for JET Sweep and becomes 2nd Puller for Counter
Great QB Run Play

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