Standing on the twenty-yard line in his own half, Lu Ke still started defensive reading step by step - even in overtime, even if it was a key attack, defensive reading was still the foundation for Lu Ke to build the entire offensive tactical system.
The Arizona Cardinals defensive team still chose to press the ball across the board.
The three defensive linemen faced off against the offensive linemen, but their positions were actively spread out. The two defensive ends moved their positions one position outward, corresponding to the two offensive tackles. This also caused the two defensive ends standing on the inside of the forward line to move forward. An offensive guard created a gap, and there seemed to be no one to match him.
The two outside linebackers moved their positions above the forward line, keeping pace with the three defensive linemen, but their positions moved one position outside again. From a positioning point of view, they are facing off against the wide receivers on both sides; but in fact, they can choose to step up at any time, directly past the wide receivers, and also bypass the offensive line, heading straight into the pocket. The quarterback initiates the raid.
The two inside linebackers were one step behind the defensive forward, standing in two gaps on the left and right as if they fit into the groove, facing the two offensive guards who were in the gap. Bit. However, the offensive tackle and the defensive end are facing each other face to face; but the offensive guard and the inside linebacker are facing each other in the air with a distance of one body.
This also means that all seven players on the defensive front line are listed within the two-yard space of Chuhehanjie, further increasing the pressure on the front line; while the two cornerbacks and two safety guards on the second line of defense are each Create counterpoints, scattered far or near from five to ten yards away.
Look, this is still a smokescreen that the Arizona Cardinals implemented throughout the game. But Lu Ke didn't think this was a smoke bomb, but a real tactical change hidden behind the smoke bomb.
At this time, Lu Ke did not forget that during regular game time, the Arizona Cardinals defensive team had exposed their basic defensive formation several times in emergency and panic situations: the second line defense was heavily populated, and they consciously relaxed their ground defense. , focusing all its efforts on pass defense.
However, in the Arizona Cardinals' last two defenses of the game and the San Francisco 49ers' first defense in overtime, both players unanimously chose to put pressure on all fronts with all their might, launch a surprise pass rush, and try to A way to sack the quarterback to end an offensive run.
Why?
On the one hand, it is because both sides realize that the game situation is becoming more and more intense and intense, and the criticality of the quarterback is further amplified. Only by exerting enough pressure on the front line can it create defensive space for the second line; On the one hand, it is because both sides are increasing the intensity of the game, applying full pressure without reservation. From the first collision after kick-off - that is, the confrontation between the two strikers, they have released all their strength in one go. There is nothing to focus on. Everyone from the front line to the second line needs to improve their status in an all-round way.
In other words, there was no retreat now, so both defensive teams made on-the-spot adjustments to their tactics.
Whether it is from the perspective of interpreting the game on the spot or from the defensive reading before kick-off, Lu Ke can find clues that confirm his ideas.
So, how should offensive tactics be arranged?
With thoughts racing through his mind, Lu Ke stood up straight again and modified his tactical slogan——
Anquan Boldin moved from the left wing to the outside right wing, standing parallel to Logan Newman; then only two receivers were left on the left wing, Michael Crabtree and Garrett Selleck.
As a result, the multi-line offensive formation transformed into a traditional two-by-two offensive formation. At the same time, Marcus Lynch still stood on Lu Ke's left side, maintaining a pistol formation position.
The entire offensive formation framework of the San Francisco 49ers has undergone direct changes, which also forced the Arizona Cardinals' second-line defense to make adjustments. A safety guard adjusted his position following Boldin's movement, but the defensive front line Still maintaining the original formation, there was no movement.
But Lu Ke did not announce the kickoff immediately. He glanced at the Chuhe-Hanjie area from the corner of his eye - if the defensive team really chooses to raid the quarterback tactic, then the multi-line offensive formation and the two-by-two offensive formation are completely different. Yes, because the personnel strength on both sides has shifted, this also means that the defensive front layout also needs to be adjusted, and the division of labor and cooperation between the defensive front and linebackers will also change. This is what defensive reading needs to interpret. content.
Those clueless changes are not obvious in the overall pattern, but in the close confrontation, they are presented in front of the quarterback like a magnifying glass. The key point is, has the quarterback maintained a high degree of concentration? ? Does the quarterback catch these changes? Also, does the quarterback know what these changes mean? Can we think of corresponding tactical solutions accordingly?
In a short defensive read, the things that the quarterback needs to comprehensively consider are really complex and complex, and calculations that ordinary people can't imagine have been completed in one second.
"attack!"
Before the kick-off countdown was about to run out, Lu Ke announced the kick-off, and at the same time completed a cross-step retreat, switching positions with Marcus. Marcus stood beside Lu Ke like a substitute scarecrow. From his position, Lu Ke could see a melee in front of him!
As expected, the Arizona Cardinals burst out with all their strength from the first contact. The five-man mismatched pass rush easily took the upper hand. Mike Rupadi was directly isolated by the misalignment, and then passed The cross-positioning of the outside linebacker and inside linebacker created crises on the outside and right inside respectively. The pocket was torn in an instant, and the stormy waves came down like this, without any reservation.
Even though Lu Ke was standing behind Marcus, he could still feel the wave of air coming towards him, a fierce and arrogant head-on collision, like a straight punch.
But Lu Ke's advance arrangements bought him a short breathing space. He just used the corner of his eyes to grasp the confrontation situation, and then directed all his attention towards the court directly in front, his footsteps moving in the direction of the field. In two small adjustments, he had already grasped the center of gravity, and then raised his hand to pass the ball.
So fast?
It takes less than two seconds from kickoff to raising hand. Although the Arizona Cardinals defensive team has brutally created an advantage, they still need more time to complete the collision and even sack. Now this little time Is it far from enough, or is this a fake move?
Real pass or fake pass?
Lu Ke's passing action is too hidden, and it is really impossible to judge whether it is true or false. Even the analysts and commentators in the studio have difficulty making accurate judgments in the blink of an eye; and the sight is blocked by two strikers. It is even more difficult for the second-line defensive players, who can only rely on intuition to judge.
Thoughts in his mind were surging rapidly, but before he had time to judge, the football had escaped from Lu Ke's fingertips and without hesitation drew a light arc diagonally forward, instantly killing all the defensive players. All eyes were drawn to it, this was actually a real pass! And it’s a quick pass!
It completely exceeded everyone’s expectations!
"It was a quick pass! 187 seconds! Lu Ke's shot time was only 187 seconds. Faced with the pressure from the defensive forward to pass the ball again, Lu Ke made an advance judgment and quickly completed the pass, turning the entire offense into a complete attack. The rhythm was controlled in the palm of my hand, and the defensive team’s frontline pressure did not achieve the same effect as the previous two times. This is a failed defensive tactical layout!”
"Not a bullet pass! But a curve throw!"
"Lu Ke unexpectedly passed a banana ball in the short and medium passing areas, which raised the entire arc. It completely wasted the rhythm increased by the quick shot. Instead, it left defensive players with a It's very rare to have enough time to return to position, what's going on!"
"Lu Ke's passing goal is..."
At the moment of the kickoff, outside linebacker John Abraham made a step forward, trying to give the illusion of pressing forward, but while rushing forward, he completed an emergency braking stop and started using the reaction force. He quickly retreated, but he didn't fully increase his retreat speed. Although Logan quickly glided away from him, Abraham was not fooled, and all his attention was firmly locked on Lu Ke.
Because Abraham understands Lu Ke, when facing a powerful surprise attack, he will either run out of the pocket or break the game with a short bullet pass. He only needs to maintain the mobility of his center of gravity, so that he can step up to capture Lu Ke who leaves the pocket, and You can jump on the spot to destroy Lu Ke's passing vision, or even directly shoot away Lu Ke's pass.
Everyone is making judgments, and everyone is making precise calculations. A rugby match is actually a process of mutual judgment and calculation between the two sides, and it depends on who can calculate more accurately.
Abraham knew that as long as Lu Ke was cut off, it would be equivalent to removing the core of the San Francisco 49ers. This is the most important key! As a result, Abraham adjusted his steps slightly in the direction of Logan, but his eyes were always fixed on Lu Ke. He did not expect that in just half a second, Lu Ke would pass the ball——
Damn it!
Not a bullet pass but a curve pass!
It was actually a curved pass! Has Lu Ke lost his mind and gone crazy? What exactly is going on?
The entire parabola rose completely, higher and higher than Abraham could control. This also destroyed the center of gravity of his steps and disrupted his rhythm; but he still gritted his teeth and barely controlled his body. , quickly retreated, and at the same time began to make judgments on the parabola, further completing the method, and then the parabola actually reached its peak, right in front of him, and then began to fall rapidly!
So, the parabola is falling behind him?
Interception opportunity!
