In America, the winner takes all.

Chapter 125 Theoretical Vitality (23)

Enter on first down from our own 45-yard line.

When the Norman players lined up, they put on a relatively classical or primitive formation.

The running back and fullback no longer stand apart, but instead stand on either side of quarterback Ethan.

"Pro set?" John, who was sitting in the stands at this time, couldn't help but said.

The tactical development of rugby has gone through three important periods from the earliest embryonic stage, to the classical stage, and now to the modern stage. The emergence of PRO SET is an important symbol of the transition from the embryonic stage to the classical stage.

It can be said to be the "ancestor of all formations".spanning almost half a century.

At first it was called "Standard formation" or "Balanced formation", which was a symbol of that era. Later it gradually spread and became "pro set (professional layout)". In the 70s From the 80s to the s, it reached the peak of use and almost became a snake oil formation.

"This reminds me of Tom Landry, Don Shola, John Brody, and Joe Montana. It was really a time worth remembering." John couldn't help but shake his head with emotion.

"But this formation is outdated." At this time, the young man next to John suddenly said.

He is naturally younger than John, but he is already middle-aged. He is wearing a white shirt and white pants. He also wears a badge on his chest, but it is the badge of Bergen High School.

For such an important competition, the principals of both sides naturally came to the scene to support it.

The principal of Bergen High School is also right. In fact, professional layouts have been replaced by more innovative modern formations in recent years, such as shotgun, single running back, three wide receivers, etc.These formations place more emphasis on passing and speed, making professional layouts seem a bit mediocre compared to them.

"Sometimes, the experience accumulated in the past may have special effects." John smiled and didn't say much.

At the same time, the center also completed the kick-off. Ethan held the ball in his hands and began to observe the dynamic defense. This time the opponent's dynamic defense did not give any chance. Ethan handed it to Cooper beside him, and Cooper Trying to use his physical advantage to break through the gap between the center and forward.

This is called the Lead Dive route, and it is the most basic full-back short-code route.

"Fullback Cooper took the ball and looked like he was playing a conservative short yard in the middle. There was a striker in front of him. He actually chose to pass back again and handed it to Ethan. Ethan looked for a long yard from the outside!" The host's voice followed. Following Ethan's movements, he became even louder and louder...

With 2 minutes left before the end of the first quarter, the Normans scored a touchdown.

Only one formation was used to advance all the way, and that was the pro set.

This extremely mediocre formation, but with a little bit of everything and accommodating various offensive methods, really made the Normans have a lot of fun.

"It's a very simple truth. A comprehensive quarterback like Ethan undoubtedly has a variety of offensive methods. Using such a formation and adapting to changes can make the Norman offense ever-changing and difficult for opponents to figure out. In a certain sense "Norman's pro set is tailor-made for the quarterback Ethan, with a full set of options and follow-up tactics..." On-site analyst Matt Millen talked about the Norman's use of this The most critical reason for classical tactics.

Highly compatible with Ethan O'Connor.

"This is the change brought about by experience. Young man, you still have a long way to go." John looked at the younger principal of Bergen School next to him, somewhat relying on his old age.

Next, the Normans once again used the two-point conversion that they had performed repeatedly before.

"It's a brand new formation! It seems that the Normans are quite well prepared this time. We saw that Ethan O'Connor did not stand behind the center, but stood at the position of the wide receiver, standing with the wide receiver. , this is a special wild cat formation!"

With only one week of tactical preparation time, the Norman Wildcats did not have enough time to train a complete system. This time, they were only prepared to use it during the two-point conversion.

And this sudden tactic also made the opponent feel panicked. Naturally, Ethan would not give the opponent enough time to discuss, and directly gave the wild boar a gesture to let it kick off. This time, Cooper got the ball, and at the same time, three players All wide receivers entered the opponent's zone.However, the opponent's defense was fairly solid and did not reveal enough gaps.At this time, Cooper chose to break through from the center, and suddenly chose to pass the ball the next second. Although the ball was passed very hastily, he was even directly touched by the opponent's player the moment he took the shot, resulting in a certain degree of line change. , but Ethan jumped up like a roc spreading its wings, got the ball while being double-teamed by three opponents, and finally hit the opponent's defender hard, completing the two-point conversion.

The moment the ball was touched, the entire audience erupted in exclamations. Fortunately, Ethan's physical condition was exaggerated enough to make this double conversion a near-miss success.

The Normans lead 8 to 7.

Just when everyone thought the first quarter of the game would end with this score, the situation suddenly changed.

The quarterback of Bergen High School didn't know whether it was a mistake or intentional. The path of the football was obviously too low. Albert's eyes were quick and he was ready to intercept. He swooped out, but missed by just one inch. Changing the direction of the ball, the changed football immediately hit the player of his own team and finally fell to the ground.

If Albert catches this pass, it is the so-called "steal".Norman automatically gets the ball.

And if the ball falls directly to the ground, the pass fails, and Bergen automatically loses the first offensive opportunity.

However, the ball accidentally hit the player's body, which caused the ball to become a live ball.

This also means that all players on both sides of the field have become legal receivers. The right guard of Bergen High School directly got the ball and then rushed towards the Norman end zone. At the same time, the entire Bergen High School team The offensive team also showed excellent tactical literacy. The identity of the entire offensive team completed the change at this moment and began to cover their own players to rush the ball.

This smooth change greatly exceeded the expectations of the Norman defensive team. Many people did not even react at the first time, which was enough for the right guard to carry the ball to their own 25-yard line, only to be caught up by Al. Burt was worthy of an interception.

Only 30 seconds have passed now.

Ethan looked at the huge scoreboard on the edge of the court.Bergen High had a full minute and seconds to complete the drive.

At this time, Ethan had two choices.

Whether to play in person or let his teammates continue to complete the scoring defense, Ethan chose to consult Thomas for advice.

"Are you confident that you can stop the opponent?" Thomas shook his head.

You must know that the tactics of the defensive team are no less than those of the offensive team. They are even... more complicated, with many specific details.

Ethan did make a guest appearance as a defensive end before, but what kind of opponents did the Normans face at that time, and what kind of opponents do they face now?
Letting Ethan go up rashly at this moment would probably have the opposite effect.

In the end, Bergen High School completed this touchdown and kicked the ball, successfully overtaking the score. The score gap is now 6 points.

In the subsequent confrontation, the scores of both sides increased alternately.The Normans relied on adequate pre-game preparations, flexible strategies, and Ethan as the fulcrum to attack with great success.

The score gap was narrowed several times.

On the other hand, Bergen High School also played a very organized offense and used a lot of special tactics, some of which were even used for the first time. It can be seen that they were also very well prepared for this game.

The score difference that the Normans narrowed several times was soon widened again by the opponent.

It can be said that both sides are in a tight state. Whoever makes a mistake first will be out.

It can be said that Ethan has been waiting for the opportunity, but in contrast, Bergen High School also showed extremely strong psychological quality and did not give the Normans any chance.

With Bergen High School leading by 6 points from that accident, the game entered the final quarter.

In the first half of the final quarter, the two sides fought fiercely, each contributing a touchdown and a two-point conversion.

But in the second half of the most critical quarter, Bergen High School slowed down its pace abnormally, began to use short passes frequently, and the offensive speed slowed down...

The host at the scene was also vaguely aware of the problem.

"Theoretically speaking, there are still 4 minutes left in the game, and Bergen High School has begun to slow down the offensive rhythm. This is leaving opportunities for the Normans!" The host also felt something.

"No, Bergen High School wants to kill the game early!" Matt Millen suddenly said.

Then we saw Bergen High School directly choose to take a free kick after the third offensive attack at the Norman 39-yard line.

"Added to the previous 6 points, if this free kick is successful, Bergen High School's advantage will reach 9 points. Even if the Normans complete a touchdown and a two-point conversion, the point difference will still be one point, and then only need to use Victory formation..." Matt Millen trailed off.

No matter how you look at it, the 39-yard free kick is an extremely easy hit.

"The game ended early!" the young principal sitting next to John said at this time.

"No, maybe this game is over, but we will have a chance next year." John laughed.

It is certainly not easy to swallow the bitter pill of victory, but it does not mean that there is no possibility of a comeback next year.

"You have tried your best." Thomas on the sidelines also shook his head and said to the players.

"Yeah, we still have a chance next year."

"Who said the opportunity will be reserved for next year?" Ethan, who was behind everyone, suddenly spoke.

"There is one last chance. We haven't lost yet. This goal may not be scored yet."

"39 yards... maybe we stand there and pray." Thomas couldn't help but nodded.

In theory there is still a glimmer of hope.

"No, if prayer worked, Adam would have become a high school champion long ago."

Ethan clenched his fists, rather than trusting God.

Might as well believe in yourself...

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