RPO Alert Bubble out of Shotgun Bunch TE is a run pass option that reads the numbers advantage on the perimeter while the offensive line and TE run block for the inside zone action. WR1 releases outside to the bubble screen while WR2 and WR3 stay in to run block, giving the QB a pre-snap and post-snap alert to throw the quick screen if the defense sells out on the run. This play attacks light boxes and off coverage on the perimeter, punishing defenses that crash extra defenders inside against the run look.

Defensive Reads

Watch the flat defender or slot corner pre-snap, if they are pressed on WR1 the bubble read should be pulled and the run kept alive Numbers advantage on the perimeter is the key trigger, count defenders in the bubble alley versus blockers before the snap Man coverage with a defender locked tight on WR1 shuts down the bubble option and favors handing off into the run fit Zone coverage with a flat defender sitting soft or bailing at the snap opens the bubble throw for an easy gain Watch for a scraping linebacker or overloaded blitz to the play side, this often leaves the bubble wide open since the extra defender vacates the flat

Usage Tips

Check the flat and slot defender pre-snap to see if a defender is sitting on the bubble side before the snap

If the corner or slot defender is playing off with outside leverage, pull the ball immediately and throw the bubble to WR1

Use this on early downs in run heavy sequences to keep defenses honest and discourage them from stacking the box

Pair this with HB Slip Screen or Mtn HB Slip Screen from the same set so defenses cannot key on one perimeter concept

Save this as a change of pace call after running HB Off Tackle or Boomerang HB Off Tackle a few times to punish overpursuit

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