Combat Counters
Wing T Counter
The Wing-T Counter from American football rewards precise timing over memorization. Here's how it works and how to land it more consistently.
How it works
A misdirection running play from the Wing-T offensive formation where the running back takes a counter step before running toward the opposite side the offensive line is flowing.
- Success depends heavily on selling the initial flow direction with pulling linemen before the ball carrier cuts back.
- Defenses that stay disciplined and don't over-pursue the fake flow are the most effective answer to this play.
- Backside contain from the defensive end is usually the key defensive assignment against counter plays.