Are read-option offenses really perfect?
of course not.
First of all, the offensive line needs to bear tremendous pressure. Even if it is used once or twice, if it is used frequently, the offensive line will easily make mistakes and deviations; the quarterback also needs to bear tremendous pressure, and the quarterback is used as a running back, not to mention With such a high price, physical fitness alone is no longer worth it. Just look at Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III.
Secondly, when the defensive team is strong enough and alert enough, the space for advancing the read-option offense is really limited. The San Francisco 49ers defensive team has its own set of experiences when facing running quarterbacks, and can often make predictions in advance. Judge and complete the defense; the same is true for the Seattle Seahawks defensive team that has completed an essential transformation this season.
Although Lu Ke used the read option offense without warning, firmly grasping the initiative and breaking the opponent's defensive team's changes; but in the past two games, Lu Ke used the read option attack several times, how could the Seattle Seahawks do it? No defense at all? Although the first reaction was half a beat late, the second reaction still caught up.
After defensive end Clemens lost his position, the defensive front's first wave of impact was blocked, and outside linebacker Irvin quickly stepped up, and then formed a second defense, with extremely fierce and fast speed. Rhythm cuts off all the advantages created by the read option offense.
The personal strength of the Seattle Seahawks defensive team was clearly demonstrated at this moment. It was clear that Irvin was already in a passive position, but he still relied on his physical fitness to quickly complete the restart. When Lu Ke and Marcus' "link" "When it was cut off, he was already taking quick steps.
Danger!
Irwin strode forward, and in a blink of an eye he had crossed the offensive line, intercepting Lu Ke's continuous lateral movement like a tiger descending a mountain. The sack and impact were waiting right in front, but Lu Ke would just like this Are you going to get caught without any help?
The answer is of course no!
Lu Ke knows the super strength of the Seattle Seahawks defensive team. What he uses is not just a read option offense, but an upgraded read option offense!
Do you still remember Lu Ke and Marcus holding the ball for a long time?
That's not just to deceive Clemens, it's also to deceive the opponent's entire defensive team, and it's also to win more space for his receiving team to advance!
After getting rid of the entanglement of the defensive end, Lu Ke still did not forget the strong threat of the opponent's linebacker. If the linebacker chose to retreat to defend the pass, then Lu Ke would choose to break through from the right wing with the ball; if the linebacker chose to go up If the ball is defended first, Lu Ke will choose to pass the ball to complete the advancement.
For reference, Lu Ke has just completed a 26-yard ball advance on the ground. The opponent's defense must be on guard; even if there are no targeted tactics, the defensive players' brains still have a fixed impression and choose to step up to defend. The possibility of running the ball is greater.
In the short moment before kickoff, all possibilities were clearly visible in Lu Ke's mind: first target Clemens, and then target Irving.
The Seattle Seahawks defensive team was in complete chaos, but Lu Ke still carried out his plan step by step. When he moved laterally to the right, he caught Irving's step forward, and there was no panic in his steps, and his sight was He quickly scanned the positions of the entire stadium, and his mind started working quickly.
step. One more step.
Seeing that Irvin was already approaching, Lu Ke was still not in a hurry. He held the ball until the last second, pulling Irvin's position as close and tight as possible, and allowing the other two linebackers to cover him. As early as possible, and then at the critical moment, with a quick small diagonal shot, a bullet pass was passed through Irving's shoulder at lightning speed, and flew out with a "whoosh".
Irwin was quickly stepping up to apply pressure. He saw Lu Ke falling into the beast's mouth like a little white rabbit. He only needed to open his mouth to swallow him, but he didn't expect that a bullet would come from his left side. He passed through diagonally, and there was still half an arm's room, but he felt his shoulder burning with pain, as if a wave of air passed over his shoulder, and then burned the jersey and skin.
Subconsciously, Irwin's footsteps paused, and he raised his hands to try to swat away the football... and then he threw it into the air without any suspense, just like a girl fluttering a butterfly, with such shy and clumsy movements. Irwin was ashamed, but the only thought in his mind at this time was:
what happened!
Looking forward again, Lu Ke no longer had the football in his hand. He slowed down, relaxed his movements leisurely, and looked diagonally forward, as if waiting for the result of his pass, and then Irwin only reacted slowly now——
This is a pass!
So, who is Lu Ke's passing target?
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Because of the San Francisco 49ers' unexpected read-option offense, because Lu Ke had just completed a 26-yard ground advance, this also forced the Seattle Seahawks' defensive front to invest more strength. After all, their second-line defense has all four players in the league. The shooting guards are afraid of the Legion of Boom. They can safely hand over the backcourt to the Legion of Boom!
As a result, a "four VS four" situation formed in the backfield, with a receiving team formed by two wide receivers and two tight ends facing an explosive army formed by two cornerbacks and two safeties.
At this time, Lu Ke's full understanding of the defensive position of the Bombing Legion came to the fore: the "pin-shaped" trident always sticks to its position, which also means that Earl Thomas, who is alone, will never leave easily. His own defensive position, and there is only Cam Chancellor roaming in the midfield, then Chancellor must make a choice——
Which player should you guard?
On one side was Crabtree versus Browner, on the other was Logan versus Sherman, with two players, Boldin and Selleck, moving in the middle.
Of course Chancellor knew that if he chose to defend one player, the other player would be left open, but Lu Ke clearly took advantage of this lifeline. Boldin and Selleck's running routes followed the central area. The vertical dotted lines on both sides rushed forward. Both players ran out of the goal line and rushed towards the end zone. It was completely straight without any turns. This also meant that Chancellor had no way to take care of two players at the same time, otherwise he would just Considering one or the other, he must choose one.
Subconsciously, Chancellor chose Boldin.
No one should forget the energy that Boldin burst out with the Baltimore Ravens in the playoffs last season; while Selleck is just an undrafted substitute, with far less ability and fame, and the entire run looks There is not much personal style, and all abilities are not very prominent.
For Chancellor, this was not a difficult choice. He had already made a judgment subconsciously, and he made a prompt decision and rushed towards Boldin. Then Selleck was left alone.
At this time, Selleck had no idea in his mind. He was a stand-in scarecrow, like a chess piece, restraining the defensive team's power distribution, and then acting as a stand-up beacon, establishing a foundation for the entire offensive team's route running. Three-dimensional model - He dare not think too much because he knows that his ability is not enough. If he thinks too much casually, it will easily disrupt Lu Ke's plan. Only by advancing honestly according to Lu Ke's arrangement can he exert his full potential. produce maximum effect.
But this wave of offense is a bit strange.
Following Lu Ke's instructions, Selleck ran a zigzag route, first pulling to the right and rushing towards Sherman's defensive position - he was an abandoner anyway, if he could be contained Sherman, let Logan be released, that would be the best, but Sherman was not fooled; Selleck immediately ran diagonally to the left again without any pause, watching Chancellor was already not far away, but Chancellor did not come to defend, but ran towards Boldin, and Selleck was "abandoned" again.
Selleck still didn't lose his mind and continued to follow Lu Ke's route arrangement. He staggered his steps and then rushed forward in a straight line towards the goal.
Although he was sprinting in a straight line, Selleck did not release all his speed, but rushed forward steadily, with Lu Ke's instructions constantly echoing in his mind:
He is ready to catch the ball at any time. If he encounters the following two situations, either his footsteps enter the 40-yard line in the opponent's half, or he encounters a head-on interception by the opponent's player, he will quickly run back and continue doing the same thing. Get ready to catch the ball and draw as much attention as possible from the defense.
So Selleck did just that.
This time, the San Francisco 49ers' offensive starting position was above their own 38-yard line. After the kickoff, Selleck kept changing his running route and pushing forward, covering the entire running route. The vertical and horizontal areas, seemingly complicated but actually simple route running, under the control of Lu Ke's several consecutive shots, Selleck actually crossed the midfield line and crossed the four sides of the opponent's half. Ten yard line.
Immediately afterwards, Selleck saw Thomas coming towards him.
Thomas, who was guarding the backcourt alone, was constantly adjusting his defensive position. Because Lu Ke had not made a move, he did not dare to act rashly. But now that he saw that Selleck was about to break through the defense, Thomas hurried off. Come here and cut off Selleck's path.
Unexpectedly, Selleck stopped with an emergency brake, turned around and started running back, catching Thomas off guard. Thomas hesitated for a moment, but finally did not catch up - he still did not give up his defensive position, because he knew that Lu Ke's passing route is full of countless changes. What if this is a plan to divert the tiger away from the mountain?
Thomas retreats.
Selleck running back.
Selleck quickly rushed back and crossed the 45-yard line in the opponent's half. He was moving towards the midfield line, and then he saw Lu Ke making a pass in his direction - -He was always ready to catch the ball, but before he could think about it, Lu Ke passed the ball the next second.
He is the target of the pass!
