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Counter Y

Singleback·Deuce Close·12

Counter Run Play Power Run

Play diagram for Counter Y from Singleback Deuce Close in Madden 27

Quick Reference

FormationSingleback

SetDeuce Close

Personnel

121 RB · 2 TE · 2 WR

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Breakdown

Counter Y out of Singleback Deuce Close is a gap scheme power run that pulls the backside linemen to lead the HB through the counter hole. The diagram shows the HB taking a step away from the play before redirecting downhill behind his pulling guard, with the offensive line executing down blocks and kickout blocks to seal the point of attack. This is a pure run play with no pass option, designed to punish overpursuing linebackers who bite on the initial counter step. The primary read progression is a one read for the ball carrier: press the pulling lineman's track, read the kickout block on the edge defender, then cut off the lead blocker into whichever crease opens.

Defensive Reads

Key the play side defensive end first, if he stays home and does not get walled off by the kickout block the counter dies at the line. Watch the Mike linebacker's first step, defenses that teach him to sit and read the pulling guard will close the cutback lane before the HB can plant. Look for a Sam or Will linebacker crashing downhill immediately after the snap, this is a sign the defense is running a run blitz or gap exchange designed to blow up counter action. Against user controlled defenders, be aware of a linebacker spying the backfield instead of dropping into coverage, since a heads up user can sit on the pulling linemen and squeeze the hole. This run struggles against stacked box looks with nine or more defenders in the box, since the numbers advantage disappears and there is no pass threat to hold defenders honest.

Usage Tips

Call this on early downs when you need to establish tempo and set up misdirection later in the drive.

Watch pre-snap for linebacker flow and alignment, if the Mike is cheating toward the play call sideline before the snap you have a numbers advantage on the counter side.

Use this play against aggressive defensive fronts that crash hard on zone runs, since the pullers create a natural cutback lane against overpursuit.

Pair Counter Y with Mtn HB Stretch or HB Zone Wk in the same drive so defenders have to respect both zone flow and counter action, this keeps linebackers honest and slows their trigger.

Avoid calling this against disciplined 3-4 fronts with a spy linebacker sitting in the box, since the extra hat can read the pulling guard and fill the cutback lane before it develops.

On third and short, this is a strong go to call because the extra double team up front gives you a high floor push for the sticks even if the cutback lane closes.