GLANCE (LOOKIE)

Inside slant route paired with run action, attacking space vacated by linebackers.

STRENGTH: Cover 3 / Cover 1

Conflict Defender: Apex defender / linebacker

SPLIT BLUFF

Inside zone action with a bluff from the H/Y, who bypasses the edge defender and releases into a route.

STRENGTH: Aggressive edge defenders / flowing linebackers

Conflict Defender: Edge → flat defender / linebacker

STICK RPO

Stick concept paired with run action, creating an easy underneath read.

STRENGTH: Zone

Conflict Defender: Hook / curl defender

SLANT / FLAT (POST-SNAP)

A quick slant paired with a flat route to stretch the defense horizontally after the snap.

STRENGTH: Cover 3 / man

Conflict Defender: Flat defender

BUBBLE (POST-SNAP)

Bubble screen attached to run, thrown based on defender behavior after the snap. Usually ran by #2 or #3 receiver.

STRENGTH: Overhang defenders

Conflict Defender: Apex defender

SEAM RPO

Vertical seam route attacking space behind linebackers.

STRENGTH: Cover 2 / Cover 4

Conflict Defender: Linebacker / safety

Y-POP

A quick seam/pop route from the tight end off run action, designed to hit quickly behind linebackers stepping up.

STRENGTH: Cover 3 / Cover 4 / aggressive LBs

Conflict Defender: Linebackers

SWING RPO

Running back swings to the perimeter, creating a horizontal stretch off run action.

STRENGTH: Zone / light box

Conflict Defender: Flat defender