In the screen short pass tactic, the quarterback uses the defensive front's upward pressure and uses himself as bait to attract the defensive front and linebackers, weakening the defensive power in the short passing area.
At the same time, the receiving player starts running along the established route arranged in advance during training, taking advantage of the numerical advantage to create a passing gap; further, using the pick-and-roll screen between players, to provide opportunities for receiving the ball. Players create more running space and complete long yardage advances.
But at this moment, the defensive front players did not step forward easily. After the kickoff, they only symbolically bumped into the offensive line. Then they immediately began to adjust their pace and position, blocking the running back's space and slot. loopholes; the linebackers quickly spread out, setting up a dragnet within the short passing area, cutting off all potential passing routes.
Obviously, the Detroit Lions defense prepared early.
Facing the team with the highest offensive scoring rate in the entire league in the first wave, the Lions defensive team consciously focused more efforts on pass defense and strictly defended and blocked the running routes of the offensive players. and interception; especially when they noticed the lineup of receiving players, they became more determined in their defensive strategy——
The wide receivers are Ted Ginn and Randy Moss, and the tight ends are Vernon Davis and Logan Newman.
Unusually, the San Francisco 49ers did not send out Michael Crabtree, but used veteran Randy Moss to conduct the first wave of offense. The difference between the two receivers lies in Moss's regional running ability and extreme reception. The ball ability is better, and Crabtree's short passing ability and strong pushing ability are even better.
Then, with the strategy of Moss partnering with two tight ends, the intention suddenly became clear. Gene is used to draw attention to the mid-pass and long-pass routes, and then Vernon and Logan wait for opportunities to catch the ball in the short-pass area. Moss is an uncertain unknown factor that breaks the defensive team's established strategy.
These are all the results of tactical analysis on paper after analyzing the video before the game. This is just the first wave of attacks, so the two sides will naturally play more according to the pre-arranged content.
During the tactical preparation process, the Detroit Lions' defensive coaches were slightly better; moreover, they were unmoved by Lu Ke's on-the-spot tactical adjustments. Instead, Lu Ke stepped into the trap - " The symptoms of “Two Year Old Syndrome” have been initially revealed, and empiricism is indeed undesirable.
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Lu Ke was still moving, and the short screen pass tactic did not work. He did not panic at all, and quickly moved sideways to the left, continuously widening the distance between himself and Ndamkong.
What Lu Ke didn't notice was that Boone, who was thrown away in the first face-to-face collision, still didn't give up. After adjusting his steps, he hit Ndamkong again, even though he didn't take advantage of the absolute power confrontation. Advantage, but Boone cleverly used the inertia of his body to knock Ndamkong's center of gravity off the track.
This bought Lu Ke more time.
After taking the initiative to leave the pocket, Lu Ke continued to move laterally, raised his chin and quickly scanned the entire court. Almost every receiving player was trapped in a dilemma of being flanked by front and rear or left and right, and the passing gaps were really limited. He can force risky passes, but the results won't be very good.
but……
A large open space appeared in front of me!
Both Vernon and Logan were hoarding on the right side: Logan was running back, making a gesture to meet Lu Ke; while Vernon was moving quickly towards the central area, making a gesture to catch the ball.
Marcus paused for a moment and stood in the slot on the right side near the offensive line. He seemed to be thinking about whether he should rush forward or retreat.
Gene's running on the left side was a little passive. A cornerback was closely guarding him and a safety guard was following suit. The entire running space was completely compressed and he was unable to expand at all. However, he continued to push forward and left short passes. area, cutting into the mid-pass area, and trying to break through the defensive line, trying to advance towards the central area.
Moss appeared in the center of the mid-pass area, and his elusive running route was tearing apart the blockade of regional defenses.
This is a screen short pass tactic. Lu Ke runs to the left, and the receiving player runs to the right, creating a misalignment; but the Lions defensive team did not change the tactics easily, and followed the movement of the offensive player accordingly. Trying to cut off all passing lanes, naturally, they all hoarded on one side.
The short passing area on the left has been completely cleared!
In front of us, only Gene and two players were involved. However, the three of them had already moved fifteen yards away, and they continued to move forward under Gene's unrelenting running.
This also means... Lu Ke caught a gap in no man's land of about fifteen yards, and he could - run the ball!
In a blink of an eye, Lu Ke's brain made an accurate judgment on the distribution of the entire field. He responded immediately after covering all aspects of passes, gaps, and blocking positions. This is also a direct result of hard work on moving feet during the offseason, and he has more permutations and combinations in terms of tactical choices and layouts.
There was no need to hide the fake move. Lu Ke took back his right hand that was preparing to pass the ball. He held the football on his chest and made a running motion with the ball. He adjusted his small steps slightly and then started running straight ahead. .
Such an obvious action was visible to all defensive players.
shock!
Everyone was frightened.
No one should forget Lu Ke's sudden ability to run the ball. Although Lu Ke is a pocket quarterback in the traditional sense, and running with the ball is really not his strong point; at critical moments, Lu Ke's courage and boldness never frighten him, and he can often create miraculous effects unexpectedly. That 29-yard touchdown run was the best proof.
Just like this moment.
Suddenly he saw Lu Ke running with the ball, and then he saw a full fifteen yards of no man's land. The alarm bell blared, and his brain immediately made a conditioned response. All the players near the right side of the Lions swarmed. Then, he piled up on the running route of the short passing area, trying to catch Lu Ke in place, at least forcing Lu Ke out of the sideline in time.
Sprint, and all nearby defenders are sprinting.
But it's not an easy task. There are currently only two defensive forwards sprinting, and with their tonnage, it is almost an impossible task to completely speed up.
As a result, the safety and cornerback who were defending Ginn also reacted immediately and retreated quickly. Like an eagle catching a chicken, it opened its arms and intercepted all Lu Ke's advancement routes head-on.
Then, a second surprise occurred.
Lu Ke only sprinted forward for less than four steps. The momentum of the entire sprint was extremely fierce. Then he braked suddenly and the powerful momentum came to a sudden halt. Then without any pause, he moved diagonally to the right and backward. Fast-moving.
How is this going?
Once the quarterback crosses the line of scrimmage, the pass is not allowed, right?
Wait, Lu Ke didn't cross the kickoff line!
This is a shotgun formation. Lu Ke's position was originally about seven yards away from the kickoff line. After the kickoff, Lu Ke's footsteps moved slightly toward the left rear. Therefore, he ran with the ball. Afterwards, seemingly fierce but relaxed, he disturbed everyone's thoughts with a fake rushing posture, but in fact, his steps were completely under control and he did not cross the kickoff line at all!
Oops!
Almost every Lions defensive player sounded an alarm in their hearts, but Lu Ke did not give them any time to adjust their focus for the third time. While moving laterally, he used an unconventional awkward posture. , pulling the football into a high rainbow parabola.
This...is actually a long pass?
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After the emergency brake, Lu Ke quickly moved laterally to the right. He saw the ferocious-looking Ndamkong from the corner of his eyes. He had completely lost his center of gravity and was about to fall to the ground, but at the critical moment, he was forced to The ground turned its center of gravity and flew towards Lu Ke.
Lu Ke had no time to hesitate. He made a prompt decision and raised his hand to teleport the football. The next second, he jumped high on the spot and flew over Ndamkong's head.
Everything was like a slow-motion replay. The two people passed each other up and down, and the splashing grass clippings and sliding airflow became extremely clear.
Lu Ke glanced at the rugby parabola out of the corner of his eyes, staring at the players' running routes, and sincerely prayed: Ted Ginn can understand his passing options, and the injuries of the last season must not destroy them. There is a tacit understanding of passing between them.
Gene caught the telepathy.
When the security guard and cornerback who were closely guarding him left, it was just a flash of space, but it was enough for Gene. He knew that the situation must have changed, but no matter what the change was, he had to Speed up immediately and get rid of the defensive players. Only in this way can you create possibilities for subsequent passes.
Speed up! Speed up! Speed up!
This was Gene's strongest point. He selflessly started running wildly. After widening the distance by seven to eight yards, he quickly turned his head, looked for Lu Ke's position, made a basic judgment on the passing route, and then After seeing that the football had left Lu Ke, it rose high in the air.
The direction of the pass is obviously where Gene is!
Every cell in his body was pumping, and Gene increased his speed to the extreme. There was no interference from defensive players, and he seemed to be without the constraints of physical injuries, just like Peter Pan in the fairy tale. Run around without any worries, and then you can fly like this.
The wind whistled by my ears. I adjusted my steps while looking back at the moon, looking for the landing point of the rugby ball. I kept adjusting, getting closer, closer, and then I stretched out my hands, and the rugby ball just fell into my arms. middle!
