Spread Option Zone Read + Bubble
Spread Option Zone Read + Bubble layers a perimeter throw onto Inside Zone Read from a 3x1 set. The quarterback reads the trips overhang first, then continues to the backside end for the give-or-keep decision when the bubble is covered.
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The call
| Position | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Q | read the trips overhang first. If he inserts into the run fit, throw the Bubble to Y. If he stays outside with the receivers, ride the mesh and read the backside end: pull when he closes on R and give when he stays wide. |
| Y | bubble back and out behind H and Z. Stay behind the line of scrimmage so they can block before the catch. |
| H | stalk the trips overhang from inside leverage. Do not block downfield unless Q throws the Bubble. |
| Z | stalk the corner from inside leverage and keep him outside the Bubble lane. |
| X | stalk the isolated corner and keep him out of the run fit. |
| R | cross Q's face, stay connected through the mesh and run Inside Zone right if Q gives the ball. |
| Q keep | replace the backside end and get north once he closes on R. This path is live only after Q turns down the Bubble. |
| Left tackle | leave the backside end for Q, step with the Inside Zone track and climb to the backside linebacker. |
| Left guard | cover the backside tackle on the Inside Zone track. |
| Center | work with the right guard to secure the playside tackle. |
| Right guard | work with the center to secure the playside tackle before one blocker climbs. |
| Right tackle | cover the playside end on the Inside Zone track. |
Run it with
- Zone ReadThe line keeps the same Inside Zone call. The Bubble adds an answer when the overhang joins the box.