Chapter 193 Ants Shake the Tree
Calm down.
This was the only thought in Levi's mind.
Levi awakened his memory. Allen, the captain of the Crimson Tide Storm defensive team, once discussed with him that everyone thinks that football is a sport of physical confrontation-this is a fact; but if it is just physical confrontation, then this sport will not So charming.
Like boxing, it appears to be about strength, body, and confrontation, but in fact, the brain plays an important role in both the boxing ring and the football field.
observe. Capture. judge. reaction.
This is the core.
It would be great if he could have a strong body like Derrick Henry or Marshawn Lynch and sweep through thousands of troops. But neither Henry nor Lynch can reach the level of Adrian Peterson. Height, in the final analysis, lies in the use of the mind.
Of course, it’s not that Henry and Lynch don’t know how to use their brains. In fact, their ability to reach such heights among a group of perverts in the professional arena is also inseparable from the use of their brains; it’s just that their talents are more physical, relatively speaking. Yes, the field observation ability is inevitably weaker.
Running backs are actually the same as quarterbacks, because their starting positions are in the pocket, so they all need to observe, observe the defensive formation, and observe the starting of defensive players. Otherwise, the running back will end up hitting the wall frequently, like a fool, using The body and the defensive team perished together.
In the NCAA, Levi has developed the habit of observation, which is also an important factor in his success, but the premise is that he has the time and space to observe.
What if not?
For example, the current confrontation between Levi and Bailey.
"Then you need to learn to read body language."
These are Allen's exact words.
"In a ten thousandth of a second, observe, read, judge, answer, and then respond."
“Occasionally it succeeds, most of the time it fails.”
"It doesn't matter. The point is to keep trying, gradually becoming an instinct, and accumulating it into an experience and intuition through countless games. Finally, it becomes the key to turning the situation around at the critical moment of the critical game, maybe just one ten thousandth of a second. But it becomes a moment that determines destiny.”
"Like a wild beast."
As the top defensive end in the NCAA, Allen told Levi some tips-
Tips for reading defensive ends.
Levi is reading right now.
Having just hit a wall for the first time, Levi is not discouraged. After all, this is a professional arena. Players who can become starters in the professional arena have two skills. Never underestimate anyone. This is why he chose to enter the professional league through the draft. One, continue to challenge the limits.
It doesn't matter if you hit the wall, as long as you don't hit the wall with one leg.
The second time, Levi started learning immediately.
If there is no way to take advantage of speed and change of direction, and the confrontation between strength and size fails, then the correct way to start the confrontation is-
dislocation.
Stay calm, stay focused, Levi is reading Bailey's body language.
The emphasis is on the knuckles.
Just like the start of a 100-meter race, they often support the ground with one or both hands to provide support for the forward leaning movement of the upper body at the start.
The defensive end has many game responsibilities, but they can mainly be divided into two parts, one is the pick-and-roll, and the other is the surprise attack.
The pick-and-roll is to stay in place, welcome the impact of the offensive line, and withstand the shock wave.
A surprise attack means taking the initiative to step forward, whether it is an offensive lineman or a quarterback or running back. The purpose is to step forward and put pressure on yourself.
Naturally, the intention can be seen through the force exerted by the knuckles:
If you attack, the body will lean forward obviously, and the knuckles will start to exert force, because the force carrying the upper body will begin to wrinkle and even turn white; if it is blocked, the body will The center of gravity will be lowered, the pressure on the knuckles will not be so great, and the wrinkles on the knuckles will be relatively relaxed.
detail.
In competitions, it is often such inadvertent details that reveal intentions.
Excellent running backs, like excellent quarterbacks, need to be able to capture these details in the chaos and make calm judgments.
Whoosh. Whoosh.
Levi was panting violently, and his body could feel lactic acid being secreted. But strangely, his attention became more concentrated, as if his blood was burning. He stared at Bailey in front of him intently, and he felt the training system again in a daze. The template training mode in.
Simulation experience and real experience overlap, and the scenes they once saw through Peterson, Lynch, and McCoy are unfolded in front of their eyes one by one:
in every detail.
"Beep!"
Childress's whistle sounded in his ears, and Levi glanced at——
Use your knuckles to exert force.
really!
Bailey started up like a tiger descending the mountain, and instantly swooped forward, using all his strength without hesitation. There was a hint of ferocious cruelty in his eyes, and he showed his sharp claws, ready to bite the throat of the prey in front of him and then slowly Enjoy the fruits of victory, and the ferocious and bloody atmosphere fills the air.
So, what about Levi?
tread. tread.
The right leg kept pushing on the ground, accumulating strength in an orderly manner, and the muscles in the whole body were completely tense, keeping focused amidst the roaring sounds of fighting and shouting around him.
Then, push.
Levi also rushed out, taking one step, just one short step, and the distance of one yard was reduced to zero in the blink of an eye. He pretended to be in a frontal collision, but at the moment when the helmet hit the helmet, his body shifted.
With a slight shift of the center of gravity, the body swayed to the right, and his hands pushed towards Bailey's shoulders, a push of four or two pounds.
Light and agile, just like Tai Chi push hands.
Bang!
The collision happened between lightning and flint.
"Come on, rookie!"
"Bailey! Bailey!"
Amidst the roars and roars, the two figures collided head-on, and Bailey saw all his strength superimposed on his weight and rolled down. The cheeks inside the helmet became twisted and ferocious due to the force, and a murderous look burst out in his eyes.
But in an instant, the murderous intention turned into panic.
Levi just took advantage of the situation and pushed, taking advantage of the force. There was no need to actively exert force at all. Bailey, who was pouring out all his strength, could not control himself at all. After missing the frontal grapple, he fell into a state of weightlessness, and then just like The autumn wind swept away the fallen leaves.
boom!
The body of nearly three hundred pounds was smashed against the black teppanyaki like a piece of meat, making a muffled... meaty sound.
Huh!
Before the bystanders had time to exclaim, one or two bared their teeth and screamed for Bailey in pain. Their posture and movements probably knocked off their jaws.
The ants shook the tree, but they never expected that the ants actually won the victory. Bailey, who fell to the bottom like an elephant, stirred up a cloud of dust and ripples, and the crowd burst into commotion.
roar!
Exclaimed, one piece.
In an instant, looking at Bailey who fell into a ball and Levi who was relaxed all over, he couldn't believe his eyes.
One or two other defensive players roared angrily at Bailey.
"What the hell!"
"Are you fucking dancing?"
Mahomes was the first to take the lead in applauding, and his voice came from deep in his Dantian, "Well done, rookie! Well done!"
As soon as he turned around, Mahomes and Kelsey gave Kelsey a high-five to celebrate, and the rest of the offensive team also clenched their fists and cheered.
The atmosphere is quietly heating up.
(End of chapter)