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RPO Alert Bubble

Shotgun·Slot Right·11

RPO Pass Play Run Play

Play diagram for RPO Alert Bubble from Shotgun Slot Right in Madden 27

Quick Reference

FormationShotgun

SetSlot Right

Personnel

111 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR

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Breakdown

RPO Alert Bubble is a run pass option out of Shotgun Slot Right that pairs an inside handoff look with a bubble screen concept to the slot receiver. The diagram shows the outside receiver running a vertical release to hold the cornerback deep while the slot defender sits in as the bubble target, breaking outward and up the sideline for open grass. The offensive line and running back show run blocking flow, giving the QB a true numbers based read: hand it off if the box is light or pull and throw the bubble if the slot defender crashes down on the run action.

Defensive Reads

Watch the slot defender pre snap, if he is aligned too far inside or shaded to help in the run fit the bubble window opens instantly. Man coverage on the outside receiver with no help over the top means the vertical can turn into a big play if the defense sells out on the run fit. Zone shells with the corner sinking underneath the bubble route will shut down the quick throw, so be ready to keep it on the ground. Watch linebacker depth after the snap, if they crash hard on run action without respecting the bubble the RPO read is automatic. Aggressive edge blitzes or nano blitz packages can disrupt the mesh point, so have a quick trigger to get the ball out before the pocket collapses.

Usage Tips

Count the box defenders before the snap and let that number dictate your decision instead of guessing post snap.

If the slot cornerback or linebacker flies up to squeeze the run lane immediately, pull it and get the ball out to the bubble for a quick easy gain.

Use the vertical route from the outside receiver to occupy the corner and prevent him from sinking down to help on the bubble.

Pair this play with RPO Alert Glance and RPO Read WR Screen in the same set so defenders cannot key on one specific RPO tag.

This concept shines on early downs and short yardage since it gives you a low risk conversion answer either through the ground game or the perimeter throw.