The Arizona Cardinals and the San Francisco 49ers have completely different offensive styles. The former has a heavy sword but no edge, relying on Fitzgerald to make a strong breakthrough in the chaos; the latter is light and agile, like a six-veined sword that points where to hit. The ever-changing arrays and combinations coupled with the accelerated pace throughout the game leave almost no breathing room for the opponent.
This is also clearly and intuitively reflected in the game time.
The Cardinals spent six minutes and 41 seconds to successfully score a touchdown; and in just two minutes and fifty-five seconds, the 49ers had reached the 36-yard line in the opponent's half. The overwhelming momentum was indeed Has a deterrent effect.
But, now the 49ers are in trouble, six yards on third down, which is a difficult situation.
In the studio, Kirk and Teddy's conversation also focused on the 49ers' offensive team, conducting a simple and comprehensive analysis.
"Compared to the last defeat, today's San Francisco 49ers can clearly feel two changes. First, the offensive speed has been very obvious. With steady short passes, it is clear that they are facing two cornerbacks. We were in a disadvantageous position and continued to advance. At the same time, the entire progress was as fast as mercury pouring down the ground, leaving no breathing room at all, and the Cardinals' defensive team had no time to make adjustments."
"Second, the offensive team's game status and level of investment have substantially improved. The running routes and pick-and-roll coordination are perfect, and the execution of tactics is crisp and neat, which is really eye-catching. Now, the Cardinals The defensive team looked a little overwhelmed, but finally relied on the players' individual toughness to force the opponent into a third-yardage dilemma for the second time."
"This time on third down and six yards, it is crucial for both teams. For the Cardinals, can they maintain their strong momentum and really take the lead in the opening game? And for the 49ers, can they Can they show their own characteristics and truly exert their advantages in the offensive link? For both sides, this is a battle of momentum, a battle of momentum that sets the tone of the game!"
The battle for momentum may seem illusory, but it is crucial to the progress of the game. The more fierce the competition, the more important momentum is.
Lu Ke clearly understood the importance of the opening, and even more clearly understood the importance of momentum confrontation. Now, the San Francisco 49ers' offensive rhythm has increased, but their momentum has still not kept up. Otherwise, they would not have fallen into third gear twice in a row. The shadow of the last defeat is still to some extent. had an impact on.
Therefore, the next attack is related to whether it can continue to advance, whether it can score points and hold on to the score, and more importantly, whether the team's mental outlook can truly regain its confidence.
They don’t lack motivation, but they also need spirit!
Lu Ke's eyes were fixed on the players on the opponent's defensive team, and his brain was working rapidly.
After a brief review of the previous consecutive attacks and a general outline, Lu Ke stood up straight and looked at the backcourt. He seemed to be sizing up the possibility of a long pass, and then ignored whether the defensive players caught this. details, and then got down on one knee and talked quickly with Jim Hubble through the headphones.
The other offensive team players surrounded Lu Ke in the center. They were not in a hurry, but waited patiently for Lu Ke to complete the communication. Under the signal from Lu Ke's eyes, they all stepped forward and watched intently. Lu Ke's gesture completed the tactical arrangement, and without saying anything else, he spread out and completed the formation.
It seems that this is an ordinary attack.
"attack!"
Following Lu Ke's command, the entire offensive team rushed forward like an arrow from a string. The ferocious power was like a flood, and they collided hard and fiercely with the Cardinals defensive team. The muffled sound of "bang bang bang" vividly interprets the violence and ferocity of rugby.
The entire offensive group was also divided into two parts.
First up is the offensive line.
After the kick-off, they stepped forward and took the initiative. Five players faced off against four players. However, it was not the grappling style of the past, but a hard-hitting push from the front.
The powerful impact knocked the opponent's center of gravity away. There was no entanglement, only a collision. Unprepared, the four defensive forwards all took half a step to one step back, creating some space between each other——
Because they lost their center of gravity, lost the inertia of forward movement, and created a gap in the matchup, almost reflexively, the four defensive players began to rush towards both sides, trying to detour to complete the sack, especially the outside two. Players are quick on their feet. This is the most reasonable choice.
But it was unexpected but reasonable. The offensive linemen were well prepared, without any panic, and completed the defense step by step. They spread out and still maintained a roly-poly state, interrupting the opponent's impact with frequent collisions. , colliding with the opponent's center of gravity, causing the entire surprise attack of the defensive front to become fragmented.
Among them, Doct received special attention. The two players collided together. The numerical advantage created a huge deviation in strength. Doct immediately began to stagger back, one step, two steps, and then he completely lost his center of gravity. He fell to the ground in embarrassment.
What's even more shameful is that after seeing that Docter was no longer a threat, the two offensive linemen left one on the left and the other on the right to continue their defense. Docter was left hanging in place. However, no one paid attention to him.
Second is the receiving player.
Crabtree is on the left, and Logan, Gene, and Williams are on the right. They stand in separate positions and attack from multiple routes. However, after the kickoff, the four players all ran the same route: burying their heads forward. rush.
There were no turns, no line changes, and no pauses, but a full sprint posture.
Such tactics have appeared in previous games, but today's running route has changed slightly. However, it is not easy for the defensive players to make accurate judgments in the blink of an eye - after all, defense It relies more on talent, and none of them are quarterbacks.
As a result, the Cardinals defensive team was immediately confused, and the layout of the zone defense was instantly disrupted. Because the running speed of the four players was too fast, it completely disrupted the zone distribution; in desperation, the linebackers, cornerbacks and safety guards were forced to disrupt their deployment and could only follow in their own defensive zones. Running and moving, following the movement of the receiving player to switch defensive positions, and then completing the assist defense through tacit cooperation.
The problem is that the four players have completely different running speeds and styles. They cover the entire half of the court in an orderly manner, back and forth, and then rely on the difference in speed, like a stepped waterfall, to irregularly divide the area between defenses. The connection space is stretched, and the distance between players begins to become sparse, and the large gaps are particularly dazzling.
The strangest thing is that the fastest Teddy Jean seems to be suppressing his sprinting burst and is not the leader; instead, the one sprinting in the front is Logan Newman, who is not very advantageous in speed, and he has already ridden his horse. Dashed past the twenty-five yard line and held on to the lead.
What exactly is going on? What is the tactical coordination between Newman and Gene? Crabtree and Williams are both on either side of Gene. Does that mean that Gene is the target and they are responsible for the pick? But did Lu Ke's glance before kicking the ball mean it was a long pass?
Judgment, defensive players rely on their own instincts and judgment, but now Lu Ke's tactical arrangement is half a step ahead, completely disrupting all routines. As a result, different defensive players' judgments have different gaps, and the regional defense The coverage area further began to stagger.
Just then, something worse happened!
Among the Cardinals, except for the four defensive fronts who were still entangled with the offensive fronts, the 49ers' unexpected tactical changes completely restrained their other seven defensive players. Everyone followed the four receiving players and quickly retreated. The gap between the first line and the second line is like a carp with its belly exposed. It is white and extremely conspicuous.
Then, a player wearing a white jersey came out diagonally - the defensive front had no time to block it, and could only watch helplessly as this figure quickly passed through the gap around them, like a sharp sword, coming out of the body and opening. Front!
Number twenty-seven!
It’s actually No. 27 Marcus Lynch!
There was no one to defend, and no one could defend. There was a gap of about ten to twelve yards between the first-line defense and the second-line defense. Lynch ran lightly, stopped suddenly, and turned around. Facing Lu Ke, he was ready to catch the ball.
damn it!
The three linebackers near the short passing area immediately braked, turned around, and began to try to cover up; at the same time, the three players Gene, Crabtree, and Williams all braked suddenly and stopped at the same time, regardless of whether they had In the gap, they all made catching gestures at the same time.
At this time, the entire backcourt was turbulent and full of loopholes. It was simply a waste of armor and armor. The Cardinals' half was completely opened up, allowing Lu Ke to attack at will, and all defenses were completely destroyed.
So, how does Lu Ke choose?
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Immediately after kicking off, Lu Ke took a quick step back, widening the distance between himself and the offensive line. During the tough collision, his eyes were methodically observing the running route and the defensive line's breakout - he knew they could Breakthrough, because the offensive line adopts a collision method instead of grappling and entangled, a breakthrough will happen sooner or later. As for who can be the first to break through, it depends on personal ability.
From the corner of his eyes, he saw that the right side had begun to circle around. Lu Ke took a step up without haste. Just during the intersecting observation time, the entire backcourt was completely opened like a goddess scattering flowers, and the field of vision was filled with loopholes. In every corner, the question now is:
Which passing target should Lu Ke choose to maximize his benefits?
Lu Ke chose the most adventurous and radical one.
