Football Play Guide

Bubble RPO

Learn how bubble RPOs attach a fast perimeter throw to the run game and punish extra box defenders.

Play categories

Use these pages to focus on one play family at a time, then jump into the calls, coverages, and special teams plays that match what you are studying.

Interior runs, perimeter runs, quarterback runs, option plays, and RPO tags built around the run game.

The route tree and receiver releases used to attack man, zone, leverage, and late-game sideline space.

Dropback concepts, screens, play-action calls, and trick plays that combine routes with backfield action.

Man, zone, match, bracket, press, and prevent coverages with diagrams for coverage responsibility.

Four-man rushes, blitzes, simulated pressures, stunts, and run-fit adjustments for attacking protections.

Kick, punt, return, block, and fake calls that decide field position and late-game leverage.

Bubble RPO teaching diagram.

Family: RPO

What it is: A run play paired with an immediate bubble throw to a slot or receiver. The quarterback throws if the perimeter count is favorable.

When to use it: When defenses overpack the box or fail to align enough defenders over receivers.

Good against: Loaded boxes, off corners, and linebackers who apex too far inside.

Bad against: Cloud corners, press nickel defenders, and defenses that trigger safeties downhill.

Pairs well with: Pairs with inside zone, split zone, and glance RPO.