One goal with our Smoke/Pop Gap RPO is to put certain defenders in conflict so they have to make a quick decision to defend the run or the pass. Our subsequent goal is to keep things simple to play fast. This is an example of a play that does just that. Check out these X’s & O’s.
| Position | Assignments/Notes |
|---|---|
| QB | Open away from call and mesh with A. If Mike fills, pull and throw vern or smoke based off R movement. If Mike scrapes, give to B back. |
| B | J step away from call. Soft mesh allowing the QB to be able to pull the ball. If the ball is pulled carry out fake. |
| Y | Pop route. Release for width, anticipate ball quick as you reach 2nd level. |
| H | Block MDM for smoke. |
| Z | Run smoke. Expect the ball. |
| X | Choice route. |
| PST | Inside drive block End |
| PSG | Block back on 1st defender backside. |
| C | Block back on 1st defender backside. |
| BSG | Block back on 1st defender backside. |
| BST | Pull for 1st ISLB call side. |
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Why not run it to the one tech? Get better body angle for the center and leverage for PST.
Probably normal power instead of the dart
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How about blocking the odd front with this concept?
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