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Bubble Screen Right

Slot receiver runs a bubble and catches a quick throw in space.

Concept: Outside receiver and slot stalk-block the corner and safety to spring the alley.

Age version
TGCGTWRSSWRQBRB
Ball carrierBlock / pullMotionRoute / pass
14UMaster it: Run it fast both directions and check into it by defensive look.
Play movement — schematic, not to scale

Grows with your players

Same play, more layers as they age up — teach it once and build on it every season for a consistent program.

  1. 10UIntroduce: Learn the footwork and the primary read; protect first, then complete the easy throw.
  2. 12UAdd the pass: Add the play-action throw off this run action.
  3. 14UMaster it: Run it fast both directions and check into it by defensive look.

Every position's job

QB

Catch and immediately throw the bubble to the slot in space.

Playside Guard

Set quick protection against interior rush.

Coach it with
Backside Guard

Set quick protection backside.

Center

Set quick protection over the nose.

Coach it with
Playside Tackle

Set quick protection on the edge.

Backside Tackle

Set quick protection backside.

TE

Arc or stalk to help the alley.

Playside WR

Stalk-block the cornerback to spring the alley.

Slot

Run the bubble and catch in space, getting vertical up the sideline.

Backside WR

Clear out or cut off backside coverage.

How to teach it

  • 1Outside receiver and slot stalk-block the corner and safety to spring the alley.
  • 2QB gets the ball out instantly on rhythm.
  • 3Slot catches on the move and attacks downhill behind the blocks.

Common mistakes to fix

  • !Blockers lunge and miss — teach breaking down and mirroring.
  • !Slot drifts too far back — teach a slight belly, then attack the alley.

Build this into your call sheet.

Adopt this system in your coach portal, tag plays by situation, and print call sheets and player wristbands.