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Counter--O-Line Play for the Pistol & Off-Set Gun
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- WN-07184
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About this video
The counter is Blue Valley High School's misdirection play out of the shotgun, and in this coaching video head coach Eric Driskell presents the entire offensive line guide to running it from the pistol and offset gun. Either the quarterback or the tailback can carry it, though Blue Valley primarily runs it with the quarterback. It is a play that sets up the rest of the offense, slows down fast-flowing defenses and sometimes hits for big yards.
What you'll learn
- Blocking rules for the counter play from the shotgun.
- How Blue Valley teaches offensive line stance, with on-field demonstrations.
- The teaching progressions Coach Driskell uses to install counter blocking.
- The O-line drills he trusts to teach the techniques of blocking the counter, demonstrated on the field.
- Blocking schemes for running counter against odd and even front defenses.
- Why Blue Valley hands the counter to the quarterback and how it sets up the rest of the run game.
- How it all comes together, with extensive game film of the Blue Valley offensive line.
Who it's for
High school and college offensive line coaches and coordinators who run inside zone or power from the gun and need a misdirection play that punishes linebackers for flowing to the ball.
About the coach
Eric Driskell was head coach at Blue Valley High School in Kansas, a program that won multiple state championships with a shotgun run game built on the inside zone read and its complements.
This video contains extensive game film and on-field demonstrations. Runtime: about 46 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the counter play in this video?
It is Blue Valley's shotgun misdirection run, carried primarily by the quarterback but also available to the tailback. The video covers the blocking rules, stance, progressions, drills and odd and even front schemes for the offensive line.
Is this only for quarterback-run offenses?
No. Coach Driskell shows the play for both the quarterback and the tailback, so any high school or college shotgun or pistol offense can use the line rules.
Can I watch on my phone or tablet?
Yes. This is a Buy Now, Watch Now streaming video: $19.95 gets you instant access in your AFM Videos account on any device, with unlimited viewing. It is also included in the 1-Year All Access membership ($99/year), which streams every video on the site.
What role does the counter play in the Blue Valley offense?
It is the misdirection change-up off the inside zone read and power play, used to set up other plays, slow down an aggressive defense and occasionally break a long run.