The scorching sunshine in the afternoon is particularly dazzling. There is no blockage from high-rise buildings or dense woods. The golden sunlight shines down unscrupulously, scorching the vast land of California and emitting steaming steam. The whole world is like a steamer. The rising temperature caused the air to twist, and within twenty minutes of being outdoors, I began to sweat profusely.
It’s hard to imagine that it’s still only April, but the streets of Los Angeles are already filled with the heat of midsummer.
Being in an indoor venue, the feeling is not very obvious. Walking through the shadows, small goosebumps appear sporadically on the surface of the skin, vaguely capturing the reluctant pace of spring; but leaving the cement wall Within the cover, the hot and intense heat rushed towards my face, as if I had immediately entered hell mode.
Lechsteinberg took out the handkerchief in his pocket and wiped the sweat from his forehead. Through the shadow protection of his sunglasses, his eyes fell on the court. The players are concentrating on training, but the not-so-busy training ground is bursting with excitement.
Among this group of training players, there is Lech's contract player: Lu Ke.
At this time, Lu Ke gasped for air, grabbed the water bottle, pointed it at his mouth, squeezed hard, and quickly swallowed the energy drink to replenish his losing energy; at the same time, Kipcrest, who was standing next to him, He is personally demonstrating the movements, explaining the details of the movements and the techniques for exerting force.
The offseason has begun.
Strictly speaking, Lu Ke's offseason starts earlier than other players.
After returning from Hawaii, Lu Ke adjusted his time for another two days. Not to rest, but to make a special trip to Oakland, go to Oracle Arena in person, watch an NBA regular season game, and cheer for my friend Stephen Curry.
Oakland and San Francisco are connected by a bridge, the "San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge," but affectionately known simply as the "Bay Bridge" to residents of both cities, making traveling between them quick and easy.
Because of this, people generally regard the San Francisco Bay Area as a whole, forming a huge urban agglomeration after New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, becoming the fourth largest urban agglomeration in the United States. Population, economy, art, transportation and many other aspects can be regarded as important pillars of the North American continent.
The closeness and friendship between the two cities continues through the Bay Area Bridge. At Oracle Arena, Lu Ke enjoyed the treatment of a superstar at home. The fans generously applauded and cheered, eagerly welcoming Lu Ke's arrival. In a daze, they seemed to have forgotten the existence of the Oakland Raiders.
Unfortunately, the Golden State Warriors narrowly lost to the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder at home with a three-point disadvantage; but Curry performed well, sending out ten assists, leading the team's technical statistics. After the rest adjustment during the league's suspension, he also performed well. After the conversation and encouragement between Lu Ke and Watt, Curry slowly found his place in the team.
After the visit, Lu Ke drove to Los Angeles and officially kicked off his offseason at UCLA. While other players are still immersed in the excitement of the Super Bowl and planning their vacations, Lu Ke has already begun to fully train for the new season of his sophomore year.
For Lech, this is naturally perfect.
Every offseason, sports agents have to be busy.
On the one hand, we strive for better contracts for our players in exchange for more benefits; on the other hand, we urge our players to invest in offseason adjustments and training, especially rookies and young players, who must work harder. , work harder and strive to gain a firm foothold in the alliance.
However, Laihe did not need supervision, Lu Ke had already started organizing training himself. In turn, Lech was worried that Lu Ke would overtrain and cause unnecessary injuries. For sports agents, it’s also a happy worry.
This time, Lu Ke was not alone.
With Laich's help, Lu Ke formally established his own personal training team, including a physical trainer, a professional nutritionist, a data analyst and a physical therapist.
A total of four members have temporarily signed a three-month short-term cooperation agreement. They will be responsible for all the training details of Lu Ke during this offseason. As for whether there will be long-term cooperation in the future, just look at the three-month cooperation. The effect will be decided later.
In addition, Kip Kleist, the quarterback coach of the San Francisco 49ers, also came to Los Angeles in person and joined Lu Ke's training team to provide technical guidance.
However, Kip is only a part-time coach. He will not be with Lu Ke 24 hours a day, seven days a week. After formulating a corresponding training plan, he will still enjoy his vacation and come over regularly to test Lu Ke's training results. and provide guidance and improvement suggestions.
In addition, several players such as JJ Watt, Logan Newman, Marcus Lynch, Mike Lupati and Scott Tolsin also joined Lu Ke and came to the UCLA stadium to start their vacation together. Season training.
The most surprising thing is that offensive lineman Joe Stanley also appeared.
In addition, Ted Ginn also came to Los Angeles and participated in offseason training together. However, Ted is currently unable to engage in strenuous exercise, let alone training with the ball. He is still in the early stages of recovery, so his training programs and content are different from those of his other friends.
Originally, Lu Ke also invited Aldon Smith.
In terms of words, Aldon praised him repeatedly; in terms of actions, Aldon was nowhere to be seen.
The so-called missing person means literally disappearing without a trace. He doesn't answer calls or respond to emails. Later, it was Logan who accidentally found his whereabouts on the photo wall. Aldon was currently enjoying his wonderful vacation in the Caribbean.
In this regard, Lu Ke, Logan and others can only show their hands. In the final analysis, this is a personal choice.
Logan also expressed with envy, "Ah, that is my dream offseason. If not..."
If it weren't for Lu Ke's invitation, Logan would be sunbathing on the blue water of the Caribbean Sea.
But Logan didn't have time to finish his sentence. He felt Lu Ke's gaze coming towards him like a flying knife. He stretched out quickly and said, "Oh, actually the training is pretty good. I've started now." Looking forward to it. In the new season, I think we can enter the Super Bowl, what do you think?"
Marcus, Watt and others standing nearby did not respond and silently distanced themselves, saying that they did not know Logan.
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No matter what, Lu Ke's offseason training began. But Lech has never appeared on the training ground. Professional training is too boring and boring. There is no need for amateurs to attend. Today is his second appearance. In just twenty minutes, the scorching sun made him feel deeply. Being a professional athlete is hard-won.
On the court, after the brief exchange and guidance, Lu Ke bent down and picked up the mineral water next to him, pouring it all over his head. Then he distanced himself from Kipra, returned to his position again, and started training. .
Lu Ke stood in the middle.
It does not refer to the center line of the court, but the middle of the opposite left and right sides. It can be understood as simulating the actual situation of the game, standing behind the center.
After standing firm, bending slightly, adjusting his breathing, Lu Ke made a starting gesture.
Kip, who was squatting diagonally on the right side, shouted, "Start!" At the same time, there was a large basket of rugby balls on hand. He picked up one and threw it to Lu Ke, and then immediately picked up another one. Be prepared for a series of ball feedings.
After holding the ball, Lu Ke adjusted slightly in small steps, then quickly stepped back. After two long steps, he raised his arms and passed towards the net bag beyond the fifteen-yard line.
After completing the first movement without any pause, he stepped forward and returned to the starting position. Without any pause, Kip threw the football to Lu Ke again.
Lu Ke once again adjusted in small steps, this time moving laterally to the left. After two big steps, he raised his arms and passed the football toward the same goal.
This is a pocket footwork and moving pass drill.
According to the original training requirements, a four-quadrant area is drawn on the ground. The intersection point in the middle is the kick-off point. Then, it moves in a straight line along the front, back, left, right, or southeast, northwest, and completes the pass during the movement. ball.
The passing target is the same in every training, but the passing target will move after one training is ended and a new round of training is started.
For example, the passing target of this training is fifteen yards directly in front. After moving in the four directions of southeast, northwest, and southeast, Lu Ke must aim at the same net pocket. According to the movement of his own footsteps, he will adjust the passing route, strength, angle, etc. Make adjustments; but next time, maybe change to eight yards diagonally forward, and then repeat the training of moving southeast, northwest, and northwest.
The whole training was so boring. Just to practice a passing target fifteen yards in front, Lu Ke may have to go back and forth more than fifty times, over and over, and over and over again.
What's even more frightening is that Lu Ke changed the original training plan, or in other words, increased the difficulty.
In addition to the four directions of southeast, northwest, and northwest, four directions including southeast, southwest, northeast, and northwest have been added, for a total of eight directions, showing a radioactive coverage area and completing the pass while moving at high speed.
In official games, defensive players may swarm from all directions. Even if Lu Ke is not a running quarterback, he must learn to complete passes in turmoil. Any potential interference may become the reason for incomplete passes. .
"Hurry up!"
Kip squatted beside him, throwing the football to Lu Ke while controlling Lu Ke's training rhythm. The rhythm began to speed up gradually, like a stormy sea!
