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RPO Zone Alert Bubble

Shotgun·Trips TE·11

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Quick Reference

FormationShotgun

SetTrips TE

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111 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR

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Breakdown

RPO Zone Alert Bubble out of Shotgun Trips TE gives the quarterback a true run-pass conflict read against the play side flat defender or first inside linebacker. The offensive line executes an inside zone blocking scheme while the trips side runs a bubble screen concept, with the alert tag letting the slot receiver adjust depth based on leverage. This is a zone beater built to punish light boxes and soft flat coverage, and the primary read progression starts with the flat or overhang defender before working to the give read on the interior linebackers.

Defensive Reads

Watch the flat defender or slot cornerback pre-snap, if he is sitting inside expecting run support the bubble read opens up immediately Check linebacker depth at the snap, linebackers who flow hard to the play side zone action are vulnerable to the give read cutback lanes Look for user controlled defenders sitting in the shallow zone or lurking at the bubble route, aggressive user lurks can jump the screen and blow it up for a loss This play struggles against fast flow defenses that key the mesh point and against nano blitzes that collapse the pocket before the quarterback can make the read Cover 3 with an aggressive cloud corner or match zone concepts that trigger fast on bubble action will shut down the pass option and force you into the run every time

Usage Tips

Check the box count before the snap and if the defense shows six or more in the box, lean toward pulling the bubble instead of handing it off

Identify whether the defense is playing a two high shell or single high look, since two high shells often leave the flat defender in conflict and make the bubble the easier pull

Use the alert hot route sparingly against man coverage since the bubble concept struggles versus press man with no leverage advantage

Pair this play with Read Option Bubble or Reload RPO Zone Alert Bubble in the same set to keep the defense guessing between run action and quick screen without changing your formation tendencies

Call this on early downs in run heavy personnel counts where linebackers are more likely to step up and bite on the zone action