Chapter 352 Encounter on a narrow road
Buzz, buzz buzz——
Above the eardrums, there was a roar.
Derrick Henry looked at the court in disbelief. In the playoffs, on the verge of elimination, Levi actually played a trick. This... was really audacious and completely fooled the Tennessee Titans defense.
Trick-Play is a major feature of rugby.
Among them, "Trick" is the key.
This word can be understood as prank, trick, scam, deception, cleverness, etc. Every Halloween, children come to the door to ask for candy, "trick or treat"——
To cause trouble is to "Trick".
In the thick tactical manual of rugby, it can be understood that the war is always full of tricks, but more intuitively, it is just a trick.
Within the limits allowed by rugby rules, unexpectedly choose strange combinations of tactics:
For example, an offensive tackle becomes a legal receiver—but must notify the officiating officials.
For example, a running back is responsible for passing the ball.
For another example, it was originally a punt by the special teams team, but the punter took over the duties of the quarterback and suddenly started passing the ball.
And so on and so forth.
In fact, NFL rules stipulate that the quarterback is not the only passer. Any player can pass the ball, and he can pass the ball an unlimited number of times in each offense. He only needs to comply with three restrictions:
First, each offense , you can pass the ball backwards and parallel passes to both sides unlimited times, but there is only one chance to pass the ball forward——
The line referee is responsible for judging whether the pass is forward. Once it is punished to pass the ball forward repeatedly, it is a violation.
Second, if the player holding the ball crosses the offensive line of scrimmage, then he is not allowed to pass the ball forward, but he can pass the ball backward and parallel to both sides——
So when the running back quarterback uses the read option, he must decide whether to run or pass the ball before crossing the line of scrimmage.
Third, in the offensive group, the five players on the offensive line are not allowed to actively catch and pass the ball, with two exceptions.
One is that after the football is passed and the flight path is changed by a player's slap or impact, they are allowed to catch the ball.
The second is to inform the referee in advance that a specific player is also a legal receiver this time. You cannot vaguely say that the offensive line can catch the ball. It must be the name and code of the specific player, and only one can be designated.
Of course, the specific rules are more detailed and have more details——
Sometimes, even the referee may not be able to grasp all the rules. This is no joke. The rule book that puts the Oxford Dictionary to shame is updated every year, so that the referee needs to confirm the rules again and again.
Just now, the Kansas City Chiefs need to consume seven seconds. They have many options:
For example, Li maintained the ball and ran back.
For example, they pass the ball backwards to each other.
And so on, controlling the ball until the end of the game, but these strategies are risky. Once the ball is intercepted, dropped, or even intercepted and returned for a touchdown, the Tennessee Titans will stage a unique comeback.
Obviously, Reed was not prepared to get himself into such a bad predicament.
Therefore, Reed chose a strategy that was the safest but still capable of playing tricks.
The football is not placed on the quarterback, but given to Levi. No matter what the situation, Levi can always protect the ball.
Then Levi took a passing stance, ready to connect with Kelsey.
This is a move that attacks the east and the west——
If Olakapo is still keeping a close eye on Levi and is not disturbed at all, then it will be up to Levi to decide whether to fall to the ground while protecting the ball or connect with Kelsey.
If Olakapo turns to guard Kelce, Levi will advance with the ball.
In other words, Reid hid the read option offense in the ground attack and used Levi completely as a running quarterback. What he liked was Levi's general demeanor that was calm in times of crisis, and it was also Levi's performance against the Tennessee Titans. Deterrence.
In fact, this requires taking huge risks - because football is a collective project with a very detailed professional division of labor. Running backs are running backs, and safety guards are safety guards. The positions are different, from material selection to training to type and style, etc., all All different.
If you are a little careless, you may be involved in a trick.
Like just now.
Levi has really never passed the ball. Although he has Tomlinson's training template, he has been training the wide receivers for more than a month. The quarterback's passing skills are really good. If he is really allowed to pass the ball, The ball is unknown, and the risk is naturally unimaginable.
Trick offense is more popular in the college arena, because those players tend to rely more on their bodies, and it does not matter if their skills are rough. They often play different positions, and their skills are not overwhelming; but after entering the professional league, everyone is a genius. Every player needs to be the best in his own field, and it is more difficult to take care of other positions.
Moreover, the whole point of a trick attack is to take the opponent by surprise.
Once it is no longer new and special, opponents in the professional league will use practical actions to teach them a lesson, why not just talk about it casually.
On the surface, Reed took a risk; but if you look closely, you will see that this was an adventure under an absolute advantage. At the same time, Reed also took multiple insurances, and finally put the burden on Levi's shoulders.
Sure enough, Levi did not disappoint him.
"fly!"
"fly!"
The whole Arrowhead Stadium is completely crazy——
Because they finally ended their humiliating record of five consecutive home losses in the playoffs, and because they successfully advanced to the divisional round, and this time it was a fierce and bloody battle, the Kansas Chiefs finally won a key battle.
When they should be tough, the Kansas City Chiefs finally got tough for the first time in twenty years.
finally!
Cheers, shouts, roars, tears, blood.
Arrowhead Stadium cheered and jumped wildly, as if they won more than just a wild card game, this game was given more meaning.
Henry, a little envious.
He couldn't believe that Reed actually handed over the key offensive power to Levi at the last moment, nor could he believe that Levi actually used a trick attack to completely fool them, and he couldn't believe that they were about to seize the victory but at their fingertips. miss--
Without the lingering fear of dropping the ball, would the subsequent ground attack be able to break through smoothly? As long as he gets the first attack, the Kansas Chiefs offense will have no chance to play again.
if……
Unfortunately, there are no ifs in this world.
So, the game is over——
Victory belongs to the Kansas City Chiefs.
He had dreamed of such a scene countless times, falling from the sky to save the team like a hero and winning the cheers of tens of thousands of Tennessee Titans fans; however, this time he passed by and became a spectator to witness the miracle of someone else's comeback.
Bitter. Pity. upset.
All kinds of emotions spread on the tip of the tongue, and then turned into a smile creeping onto the corners of the mouth.
Last season, Shaban believed in Levi and handed over the last key offense of the National Championship game to Levi.
This season, Reid believed in Levi, and a familiar scene happened again.
Once is a coincidence, but twice, is it a coincidence?
No, Henry doesn't believe this is a coincidence.
The only explanation is that Levi proved himself and won the trust of the head coach. It is that simple.
Until today, he always believed that he was the flag of the red tide storm; but now it seems that someone has overtaken him and rushed to the front.
(End of chapter)