The little episode just now was not worth mentioning in the rugby rookie training camp. If there was no conflict or friction, then it would be damned. After the commotion calmed down, the training camp immediately got back on track, with the rookies getting into the scheduled schedule for the first day in an orderly manner.
In the four-day rookie training camp, the first day of the rookie training camp is the basic test. The training camp will conduct relevant tests on each body index of the rookies and record them in the book. This will be the first step for the rookies to enter the league. Previously, the first comprehensive physical test was also an important starting point for the rookies' careers. These data will accompany them throughout their careers.
Three hundred and thirty-two rookies were divided into four groups and underwent different tests, including physical parameter measurement, Cybex test, injury assessment, and Vonderrick test. After each group tested their own options, they then conducted cross-testing. , until everyone has completed all four tests.
Each player wears an official jersey, with a number and court location marked on the chest, and the player's initials on the back. However, the number is not the player number, but the number applied for registration, which has no practical meaning, just like every player in the Olympic track and field competition has a number. This is the same reason.
"Quarterback, number eleven!"
Someone from the front shouted, and Lu Ke stepped forward in response. His chest number is exactly No. 11. Maybe it's a coincidence, maybe it's luck, but this is the first time in his career that Lu Ke wears a jersey with his name on it: No. 11 on the front and career number on the back. Setting sail finally gave me a sense of reality.
"Take off your shoes and stand on the electronic scale." The first project the quarterbacks are undertaking is the measurement of physical parameters. Simply put, it is to measure the basic physical parameters of the players such as height, weight, arm length, etc. For For running backs and tight ends, they must also undergo body fat testing.
"6.33 feet (193 centimeters) kilograms)." The United States uses British measurements, as do feet, measurements, pounds, ounces, and yards on the field.
After recording Lu Ke's basic physical data, the well-informed and unsurprised inspector couldn't help but raise his head and glance at Lu Ke, with surprise in his eyes.
Even without saying much, Lu Ke could understand. He chuckled and nodded, "Believe me, I'm working hard."
Weight and muscles have always been Lu Ke's shortcomings, both before and now.
In the past, when his body was still growing vigorously, growing muscles was a constant problem for Lu Ke. It could be said to be talent or genes. His muscle growth rate was always unsatisfactory; after entering college, it basically stagnated. Before, no matter how hard he tried, he had little effect, which is why he was never able to join the team and could only reluctantly become a sparring partner.
Everyone's physical development and growth has a ceiling limit. Once the limit is touched, it can no longer continue to grow. Objectively speaking, Lu Ke's height and weight ratio is just right for ordinary people, his BMI is within the normal range, and there are no problems with muscle content, body fat content, etc., but for professional athletes, it is still too bad. Far.
After getting the system, it seems that the "ceiling" has finally been broken. In the past six months, along with hard training, my weight has finally begun to increase slowly. From seventy-eight kilograms to eighty-five kilograms, although it was only seven kilograms, this was the first time Lu Ke saw hope again after entering university.
However, this is still not enough.
For horizontal comparison, Cam Newton is 6.43 feet (196 cm) and 245 pounds (111 kg); in addition, Aaron Rodgers, an elite quarterback, is 6.2 feet (188 cm) and 225 pounds (102 kg).
If Cam is slightly stronger and can often gain the upper hand in head-on physical confrontations, which earns him the nickname "Superman"; then Aaron, who has a relatively lean and sturdy body, has a height-to-weight ratio of It’s already standard equipment for quarterbacks.
According to Lu Ke's height, ninety-five kilograms should be the minimum baseline. In the head-on collision and confrontation on the court, the quarterback will not "fall over with one push", but now Lu Ke's weight is still only Only eighty-five kilograms, which is really too thin. It can even be said to be weak. It is still ten kilograms short of the minimum standard.
Even for a light receiver, the weight is still a bit underweight. In a head-on confrontation, the difference in tonnage is so great that it is impossible to form a confrontation at all. This is probably the principle of defeating ten guilds with one force.
Quarterbacks don't need to be too strong, because this is not a bulldozer type position, but they need the ability to protect themselves. The ratio of height and weight is not a rigid requirement, but there are minimum basic requirements.
Even the testers who had seen countless rookies were still surprised, but they didn't say anything more. Then they measured the arm length, chest circumference and other data. Finally, they pointed to the transparent long ruler on the table and said, "Spread your fingers to Extreme.”
This is a special test that only quarterbacks need to take: the length from the tip of the thumb to the tip of the little finger should not be less than 9 inches (23 centimeters), because traditional quarterback coaches believe that, If it is lower than this indicator, it is suspected of dropping the ball too easily.
In fact, this statement has been denied through modern scientific proof. But team coaches and managers are still somewhat superstitious, and more or less believe that quarterbacks with wider hands can control the football more freely. Therefore, during rookie training camp, quarterbacks will still test this data. As for whether the team believes in adopting it, it varies from person to person.
"11.5 inches." The inspector recorded the data and carefully browsed Lu Ke's overall data. To be honest, Lu Ke is a natural quarterback, with just the right height, slender limbs, perfect proportions, body coordination, and flexible posture. At the same time, his hands are wide; however, he is underweight, but weight is an aspect that cannot be ignored. In a highly competitive sport like rugby, weight and muscle are really crucial.
Unconsciously, the tester kindly suggested, "If you want to be a good quarterback, you should put on a little weight."
Lu Ke put on his shoes again and said with a smile, "Thank you!"
Turning around, Cam's smiling face came into view, with a malicious smile, "Bambi, Bambi, Bambi! Ho ho ho, Bambi is going to wander into the forest, oh, what should I do? Everywhere. They are all wild beasts, tigers, lions, cheetahs, but Bambi is going home crying to his mother."
Three steps away, Scott showed an apologetic smile. During the chat just now, he talked about the Rose Bowl and Lu Ke. He accidentally mentioned the nickname "Bambi". Cam is obviously a "good ear", or he really has a hobby of eavesdropping on other people's conversations.
However, Lu Ke waved his hand nonchalantly, ignored Cam's taunts and taunts, walked towards Scott, and said with a smile, "Even in February, flies still linger."
Physical confrontation is Lu Ke's shortcoming, which has been the case in high school. Not to mention compared with a player as strong as an ox like Cam Newton, even compared with the average college level, he is still far inferior. Otherwise, During his freshman and sophomore years, he would not even be qualified as a sparring partner.
Yes, football is all about physicality, but the game is so much more than that, especially when it comes to quarterbacks.
Cam's taunts were just childish. Over the past few years, Lu Ke had long been accustomed to them and didn't take them seriously. Standing beside him contentedly, he exchanged the next determination with several other quarterbacks. Cam, who was left alone, soon asked for trouble and closed his mouth unwillingly, but the sarcastic sight was still lingering. If you don’t go, you will follow me like a shadow.
After the physical parameter measurement was completed, the quarterback group underwent the Cybex test. This is a very professional test, specifically used to judge a player's flexibility and joint movement. It is especially critical for evaluating players who have injuries or a history of injuries. Coaches and evaluators are very interested in the data of this test. focus on.
Before the official test, the players first performed preparatory activities on the indoor training bicycle, then sat on the test system and performed three preparatory activities before they were allowed to enter the official test. The entire test lasts for five minutes, and then the results appear in tabular form, including physical characteristic diagrams, relationship curve diagrams, and best repetition value comparisons and other professional data. The league's official team doctor will conduct the first round of evaluation, and then report the evaluation results, Test results and other project results are fully documented.
In his sports career so far, Lu Ke has not suffered any serious injuries, at most only minor injuries such as minor sprains or strains. His overall health condition is very good; of course, he did not play at all during his four years in college. No matter what the competition, the time as a sparring partner is only one year, so this is natural.
According to the system evaluation, the injury resistance index is a full 77 points, which is not top-notch, but compared to Lu Ke's physical fitness, this data is already very good. This is crucial to extending his career - of course, provided that he has a career.
The third item is injury assessment, which is complementary to the Cybex test. If the Cybex test detects the player's current status after the injury, then the injury assessment is to evaluate the injury history and recovery. Make a judgment based on the situation and the possibility of further injuries in the future.
NFL teams take the injuries of players they are interested in very seriously, and no team is willing to sign an injured or injury-prone player. The entire evaluation process includes X-rays and physical examinations to evaluate injury history and current status. For those players who have been injured, the evaluation process is more rigorous.
There are very few players who have injuries that they are unaware of through physical examination. A thorough inspection will be conducted during the training camp to ensure the health and injuries of the players. This is the basis of everything.
During this assessment, Lu Ke completed it easily without any problems; on the contrary, Cam received special attention. On the one hand, he is a popular player, and many teams want to fully understand his situation; on the other hand, he missed the entire season due to an ankle injury during his sophomore year, which is also the focus of investigation.
In addition, injury evaluation also includes urine testing to check whether players have used banned drugs or doping, etc. ?
Finally, the quarterback group conducted the last part of the basic test, the Vonderrick test; although this test is very important for every player, its importance for the quarterback is undoubtedly The most important thing.
For quarterbacks, this test is even more important than physical testing, injury evaluation, etc. It is the most important means for each team to evaluate the potential and ability of the quarterback!
