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Mtn RPO Alert Bubble

Shotgun·Doubles Offset Wk·11

Quick Reference

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Breakdown

Mtn RPO Alert Bubble is a run pass option out of Shotgun Doubles Offset Wk that pairs an inside zone run with a bubble screen alert to the offset receiver side. The quarterback reads the alert defender, typically the flat or slot defender, presnap and postsnap to decide between handing off the zone run or pulling and throwing the bubble quickly to the flat. This is a zone beater and light box counter designed to punish defenses that crowd the run fit, with the primary read being the number of defenders in the box versus the alert defender's leverage on the bubble receiver.

Defensive Reads

Watch the alignment of the slot cornerback or overhang defender to the bubble side before the snap since his depth tells you whether he is playing run support or sitting on the bubble Identify if the defense is in a two high shell or single high shell since two high shells often leave light boxes that favor the inside zone read Key the linebacker flow at the snap because fast flowing linebackers to the run side open up the bubble throw to the alert receiver This play struggles against aggressive nano blitzes that get immediate penetration since the quarterback has no time to read the alert defender Zone defenses that stay disciplined with their flat defender sitting on the bubble can take away the quick throw and force the offense into the run fit

Usage Tips

Check the box count presnap and count defenders inside the tackles before the snap to decide whether the run or the bubble is the better option

If the alert defender to the bubble side crashes down or blitzes, pull the ball immediately and throw the bubble screen for a quick access throw

Use hot routes to adjust the bubble receiver's leverage against man coverage if the corner is playing tight press

Mix this play with RPO Peek Orbit Bubble and RPO Zone Alert Bubble from the same set to keep defenders guessing on which flat defender the quarterback is reading

Call this on early downs like first or second and short to medium yardage since defenses often sit back in base looks that are vulnerable to both the run and the bubble

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