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Breaking Down Draw RPO And Why You Should Be Running It

In college football, RPO’s are a common feature across many offenses but this Draw RPO is a unique twist on the RPO concept.

X’s & O’s: Lead Zone RPO

If you are going to run down-field RPOs, limit your quarterback’s reads. Lead Zone is perfect for any RPO. There is no read on the run.

X’s & O’s: Run-Pass Option (RPO) Simplified

Keep your conflict plays simple, learning at a minimum and execution at a maximum. It’s a formula that proves very successful in building RPOs.

X’s & O’s: Split Zone – RPO/Double Slant

Split Zone is a great play meant to look like Zone Read to freeze the defensive end for a kick-out block from the tight end or fullback.

X’s & O’s: Inside Zone/RPO Slant

The quarterback reads the backside linebacker. If the backside linebacker adds into the call side, the quarterback throws the slant behind him.

X’s & O’s: Inside Zone/RPO Levels

If the backside linebacker adds into the call side, throw the Dig in behind him. If he stays, expand to the #3 wide receiver or hand the ball to the running back.

X’s & O’s: Inside Zone/RPO RB Swing

When the running back leaves the box on this Inside Zone RPO, if the Mike linebacker doesn’t follow him, throw it to him. If he does, hand it off.

Why You Should Use This Mesh Drill For RPO Schemes

The Mesh Drill has been critical in ball security & gaining an understanding of which defender is in conflict for each RPO concept.

X’s & O’s: Pin And Pull RPO

Coaches looking for the right play call will always be right when running the Pin and Pull RPO concept. Whatever look the defense throws, you’ll be ready.

X’s & O’s: Insert Run Pass Option (RPO)

This simple but effective RPO gives the QB flexibility to throw the bubble if the overhang defender creeps into the box, or to the WR split to the left if the backside safety crashes to defend the run.

How You Should Be Defending The RPO

The primary goal of any defense when defending the RPO, is to always provide your players with the most effective tools in order to be successful.

X’s & O’s: Dart Run Pass Option (RPO)

On the Dart RPO, if Mike fills, the quarterback pulls and throws Pop or Smoke based off the Sam’s movement. If Mike scrapes, the QB gives to the A back.