How to run it
- X goes deep.
- Y runs the seam.
- Z goes deep.
- H runs the seam.
- The center checks down.
- The back runs the counter.
The QB read
Every receiver sprints a route to pull defenders away. The back takes the handoff and gets to the edge.
- A COUNTER
When to call it
- When the defense drops everyone into coverage.
- After you have shown the base look a few times.
Tags and formation
Common questions
How do you run Counter in 7v7 flag football?
Line up in spread. X goes deep. Y runs the seam. Z goes deep. H runs the seam. The center checks down. The back runs the counter.
Who gets the ball on Counter in 7v7 flag football?
In 7v7 Counter, the back carries it. Every receiver sprints a route to pull defenders away. The back takes the handoff and gets to the edge.
Is there any blocking in Counter in 7v7 flag football?
No. In 7v7 Counter, the center releases to the flat, the back takes the handoff, and every other player runs a route, so nobody blocks.
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