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Mtn RPO Alert Bubble

Shotgun·Doubles Off Close Wk·11

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FormationShotgun

SetDoubles Off Close Wk

Personnel

111 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR

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Breakdown

Mtn RPO Alert Bubble is a run pass option out of Shotgun Doubles Off Close Wk that pairs an inside run scheme with a bubble screen alert to the boundary. The quarterback reads the alert defender (usually the overhang or slot defender) at the snap and decides whether to hand off the mountain run action or pull it to fire the bubble to the flat. This is a zone beater against light box looks and off coverage, since the primary read progression is box count first, then the flat defender's leverage on the bubble to determine hand off versus throw.

Defensive Reads

Watch the alert defender's initial step at the snap, if he attacks downhill on run fits the bubble is wide open behind him. Cover 3 and Cover 1 shells with an overhang crashing the run tend to get gashed by the bubble throw since nobody replaces the flat. Cover 2 or quarters shells with disciplined slot defenders sitting on the bubble can shut this down and force you into the run look. Man coverage with a blitz called from the slot is the biggest risk, since the quarterback has to get the ball out immediately or eat pressure. If the linebackers are stacked tight to the line pre-snap, expect run support to be strong and lean toward the bubble read instead.

Usage Tips

Check the box count pre-snap and count defenders in the tackle box before deciding to key run or pass on the alert defender.

If the slot cornerback or overhang player is sitting inside or crashing down on run action, pull the ball immediately and throw the bubble for a free gain.

Use this play on early downs like first and ten or second and short to keep the defense honest and set up heavier run calls later in the series.

Pair this with Mtn RPO Read Bubble and Mtn RPO Peek Slant in the same set so the defense cannot key on one alert side, forcing linebackers to hesitate on flow.

Against aggressive user blitzers, get the ball out on the bubble quickly since the offensive line is often blocking run first and cannot pick up delayed pressure.