Defensive read.
This is an action that every quarterback must complete before officially kicking off the ball, but what exactly does this action observe?
First, observe the configuration of players on the field; second, observe the positioning of defensive players; third, observe changes in defensive tactics. It can be simply summarized as, based on the learning content of repeatedly watching the game video before the game, reading and analyzing according to the actual game situation, establishing the entire offensive and defensive confrontation pattern, and then interpreting the game. If possible, it is also necessary to make advance predictions based on real-time changes.
This is called a defensive read! This is a detail of the game that cannot be captured by the head coach standing on the sidelines and the tactical director standing in the tactical room. Only the quarterback can control it, but it is an essential link in every offensive process. In an ever-changing game, it can directly determine the advancement effect of offensive tactics.
Of course, this is not an easy task.
Everyone has their own visual blind spots, just like in a chess game. Some people have a better overall view and can switch between offense and defense easily; some people have more intuition, and although they can only see part of the chess game, they can Find the right gap between offense and defense. The same goes for quarterbacks.
Defensive Reads Defensive Reads Defensive Reads.
Every quarterback coach emphasizes this point repeatedly during training. Even if the quarterback cannot see the entire chess game and cannot make predictions in advance, he should at least be able to make a basic reading of the game situation. Then feedback is given to the head coach, who then makes changes to the offensive tactics - this is the case for role players.
The entire league knows that Lu Ke is a player who plays with his head. The first one is defensive reading, excellent overall interpretation ability and excellent defensive prediction ability. This allows Lu Ke to seize more advantages in offensive and defensive confrontations. Create more space for teammates on the offensive team, and also win more tactical layout space for Hubble.
But to what extent Lu Ke's defensive reading can reach and to what extent it can affect the direction of the game is something that cannot be guessed by onlookers.
Likewise, the differential treatment of pocket quarterbacks and running quarterbacks is reflected in defensive reads.
When the running quarterback chooses to attack with the read option, they will make matchup arrangements in advance and then deliberately leave a linebacker alone. This makes their defensive read simple and straightforward. They only need to The movement of this lone linebacker can be completed by making corresponding changes on the spot.
Such a tactic is too simple and crude to be suitable for the college arena, but would be childish in the professional league. Although the three major running quarterbacks in the league can always win the game, it is like a new trick in the game. They often win with a cunning special tactic, which is really difficult to convince the crowd.
This is also the difference between Kaepernick and Lu Ke.
When Kaepernick stands on the court, his defensive reading is always too sloppy and too simple. He often misses details and is even less able to make predictions. This forces him to rely more on his own instincts. Finishing the game also puts Hubble into a tight spot, forcing him to use more read-option offense.
Originally, it was okay for the read-option offense to win the game. The Seattle Seahawks and Washington Redskins have already proven this. Even if people complain about "one trick", victory is victory; but the problem is, read-option offense can win the game. The option offense relies more on the strength of the ground offense, but the San Francisco 49ers' running back group is far from being considered the top in the league. At the same time, the receiving team also faces many difficulties this season, and ultimately the offense falls into a vicious cycle.
When Lu Ke stands on the court, although his touch and movement have not fully recovered, he still needs time to adapt; but his brain consciousness has not slowed down at all, and there is no impact at all on being absent for three weeks. The advantage of defensive reading is It has already appeared in advance.
In the second-speed fifteen-yard attack, the San Francisco 49ers fell into the habitual routine of the past three weeks, and the Houston Texans also fell into the fixed impression of the past three weeks. If they continue to choose to run the ball on the ground, Lu Ke's pressure can be reduced. But Marcus is very likely to fall into a positional battle, and the advancement effect will inevitably be difficult to meet expectations.
So, should he temporarily change his tactics and continue to pass the ball?
Three weeks ago and now, Lu Ke's tactical choices inevitably showed some hesitation and hesitation. But it was only for a moment.
Subconsciously, Lu Ke stepped on his left foot and moved his left knee again. He had already made a choice in his mind: if he was afraid of taking risks and worrying about failure, then his career would not start at all.
Lu Ke stood up straight again and began to change his tactics.
"Hawaii! Hawaii! Hawaii! Honolulu! Pineapple strawberry! Hawaii! Hula! Red bean smoothie! Grape mango! Cherry banana! Honolulu! Hawaii! Blue 80 red 60! Blue 80 red 60! "
The entire Candlestick Stadium audience stand was silent, and Jeff Locke wanted to scream with excitement: The familiar Lu Ke was back on the court again! Temporarily modify tactics! Dazzling secret code! The composure to control the overall situation! Before the offense started, Lu Ke used the quarterback's unique position to gain more advantages for the team.
The series of complex tactical slogans just now are almost incomprehensible to both laymen and insiders. Only the quarterback and his own offensive team understand what they mean.
Simply put, in all discourse, only three words are meaningful:
Hawaii, this means "reversal" - that is, the tactics are reversed. The running tactics arranged during the meeting are changed to passing tactics. If there is no special explanation, it is a short pass; blue 80, which means the left side The running route of the wide receiver is red 60, which means the running route of the right wide receiver. Although the position of the wide receiver has not changed, the running route has changed with the Jugang tactics.
Apart from these three phrases, everything else is nonsense.
This is the quarterback's tactical slogan - and it is just one of the two hundred or three hundred groups. If the defensive players try to decipher the code, then they are likely to lose their attention and become distracted even a little bit. If you can't keep up with the rhythm of the game, even if you can read it, the offense may be completed.
Just like the current offense, the San Francisco 49ers set up a pistol formation with a multi-line offensive formation. There were already countless running route combinations; and with the change of Lu Ke's tactical slogan, the offensive formation immediately became a "five-line offensive formation". "External"——
Marcus left his position, took a diagonal step, stood in the right slot, and partnered with Gene, so the entire offensive formation had five receiving players, three on the left and two on the right. Although it is a combination of two wide receivers, two tight ends and a running back, all five players can complete the ball. This is also known as the "five-receiver formation."
Normally, the five-receiver formation is more often paired with a shotgun formation. In this way, the quarterback can win more observation time for passing; but now Lu Ke is still standing in the pistol formation, which also means that the entire offense The speed of the shot will be faster. Short and medium passes are high probability events. However, it should not be forgotten that the rainbow pass that Lu Ke is best at can often be shot in a short time but create more space for the receiving player to advance. .
In other words, there are more potential offensive line combinations, which has been the trump card of the San Francisco 49ers in the past two seasons.
Faced with such a situation, the best response for the Houston Texans defensive team is to raid the quarterback, reduce Lu Ke's observation time and shooting time as much as possible, and create more pressure on the front line; but the problem is that after Lu Ke changed his tactics , but did not leave time for the defensive team to adjust. As soon as they entered and exited, the offensive and defensive opportunities had already changed.
"attack!"
Sure enough, after the tactical slogan was changed, Lu Ke didn't leave much breathing room and directly announced the kickoff. The Texans defensive team had to adapt on the spot.
Pressure from the front.
The Houston Texans' defensive frontline still captured the changes in the fighters, especially Watt. He jumped forward without any hesitation at the moment of kick-off. Watt still showed his ability to grasp the fighters, understand the changes, and execute the tactics. excellent ability.
But there was hesitation from Watt’s teammates—not Watt’s other two defensive linemen, but two outside linebackers.
The Texans' two outside linebackers are third-year second-round pick Brooks-Reed and sophomore first-round pick Whitney-Mercilus. They both have certain qualities. Strength, but his interpretation of the game is far from comparable to Watt.
After the kickoff, because the 49ers' five receiving players were too aggressive and too fast, the short passing area immediately became noisy. The vision of Brooks and Messilus was affected to varying degrees. In the conflict, both quarterbacks hesitated and failed to support Watt immediately and implement the frontline pressure strategy to the end.
This also forced the Texans' three defensive fronts to face the 49ers' five offensive fronts, and they were immediately at a disadvantage in terms of numerical confrontation.
To make matters worse, the 49ers' offensive line had already prepared in advance. Joe Stanley and Mike Rupatti on the left teamed up to face Watt, completely giving up their original positions and blocking Watt's front line one step ahead. When it comes to footwork, no matter how good Watt is, he can't beat four hands with two fists, and he can't get rid of the blockade immediately.
what does that mean?
This means that Lu Ke has enough observation time!
The advantages created by defensive reading and misalignment of changing tactics on the spot were immediately apparent. Lu Ke stood in the pocket and steadily adjusted his steps, one step! Two steps!
Because there was no need to move, it was just a pocket step adjustment, Lu Ke's left leg had no impact at all. He caught the movements of the two outside linebackers out of the corner of his sight, and noticed that Brooks and Messilus both stepped forward and left the short pass. In the defensive position of the area, he immediately raised his right hand to complete the pass.
Poor passing time!
