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RPO Read Bubble

Shotgun·Doubles Off Close Wk·11

RPO Pass Play Run Play

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Play diagram for RPO Read Bubble from Shotgun Doubles Off Close Wk in Madden 27

Quick Reference

FormationShotgun

SetDoubles Off Close Wk

Personnel

111 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR

Breakdown

RPO Read Bubble out of Doubles Off Close Wk gives the QB a run/pass conflict read tied directly to the alignment of the second level defender over the bubble. The backside receiver runs a bubble screen while the offensive line executes zone run blocking to the play side, and the running back takes a designed inside zone track off the mesh point. The primary read is the flow of the second level defender closest to the bubble receiver: if that defender crashes down on the run, pull and throw the bubble, if he sits or widens to the bubble, hand it off and let the zone run hit downhill.

Defensive Reads

Watch the flat defender or slot corner pre-snap, if he is sitting tight to the bubble receiver at the snap the throw window will be tight and risky. Key the second level defender who has run fit responsibility, aggressive downhill triggers on the run fake open up the bubble throw. Zone coverage shells with a cornerback sinking under the bubble receiver shut down the quick throw and force the offense into the run. Man coverage with a linebacker in man on the running back can create a soft spot underneath if that defender bites on the run action. User controlled defenders who key the mesh point and stay disciplined between the box and bubble receiver take away both options and force a hesitant decision.

Usage Tips

Check the alignment of the flat or slot defender before the snap since his depth tells you whether the bubble window is already open.

Use this on early downs like 1st and 10 or 2nd and short to keep defenses honest and force linebackers to respect both phases of the play.

If the defense shows a hard down safety or crashing linebacker, get comfortable pulling it and hitting the bubble quickly before the corner can close.

Pair this with Mtn RPO Alert Bubble and RPO Zone Read Bubble in the same set so the defense cannot sit on one specific bubble read shell.

Once the defense starts jumping the bubble aggressively, run Mtn Buck Sweep or Inside Zone from the same personnel to punish overcommitted linebackers.