"Is this...a multi-level defense?"

The ever-changing rugby tactics are not only reflected in the offensive level, but also innumerable tactical combinations at the defensive level. However, because rugby is a round-based game, the initiative of each round of offense is in the hands of the offensive team, which means that the defensive team often lags behind by half a step. Tactical changes need to take into account the situation of passive situations, and it is necessary to avoid the bad situation of losing one or the other.

Therefore, the tactics of the defensive team are more concentrated in the linebacker-

The second line of defense needs to be adjusted on the spot according to the changes in the receiver, while the defensive front line needs to confront the offensive front line. These are all relatively fixed matchups and must be changed according to the tactical changes of the offensive team. Therefore, the tactical changes of the linebacker can often drive changes in the entire defensive tactics.

For example, the inside linebacker stepped forward and assisted the defensive tackle to defend the ground rushing. This is called the "Eagles formation". It originated from Fritz-shurmur, the defensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Rams in the 1940s and 1950s, and the Philadelphia Eagles ruled by Gracey Neale, to make full use of the inside linebacker's judgment to prevent the opponent's strong ground rushing.

By the way, Fritz Schulmore is Pat Schulmore's uncle.

For example, an outside linebacker retreats and joins four defensive second-tier players to form five second-tier defensive players. This is called the "five-nickel formation". Because the retreating outside linebacker often serves as an additional cornerback function, it is called "nickelback", hence the name. This formation is used to strengthen second-tier defense, especially to add an offensive formation to the opponent with an external receiver.

For example, two outside linebackers retreat to form six second-line defensive players, which is called the "ten-cent-level formation (dime)", because the two "nickels" are "dime", and the sixth second-level defensive player can be used as cornerbacks or as safety guards, which is uniformly called "dimeback". Such formation is mainly used to defend the offensive intention of the defensive team's final kill and long pass.

And so on.

The role of linebackers in the defensive team is ever-changing. They can act as defensive front line, defensive second line or extra court roles. Their position changes often determine the focus of the entire defensive formation, which is also the reason why the "3-4" formation is the mainstream in modern football.

Four linebackers can give more changes in defensive tactics, while the "4-3" formation is relatively retro tradition.

Based on the position and role of the linebacker, is the defensive second-tier defense regional joint defense or counter-level control, the cornerback needs to step forward or cross position with the linebacker, the defensive forward line chooses to confront or break through... and so on, countless changes can penetrate into the tactics.

Multi-level defense cannot be regarded as a defensive formation, but a defensive interpretation.

The so-called multi-level can be simply understood as the defensive front line standing in a straight line, the linebacker standing in a straight line, the cornerback standing in a straight line, and the safety guard standing in a straight line, which also makes the defensive team have four layers of protection, screening and filtering layer by layer, and intercepting the offensive team's advance.

Naturally, defensive players need to stick to their original responsibilities and functions, which is a classic basic defensive strategy.

What Shulmoore is confused about is that the individual strength of the Wildcats' defense team is relatively weak and needs to rely more on collective strength to complete the game. Lu Yiqi clearly understood this, so he made full use of tactical layout to increase the intensity and thickness of the defense. However, this level of defense has returned to the basic formation?

"etc!"

Shulmur's eyebrows frowned slightly, stared at the stadium with all his concentration, and then he could vaguely detect the difference: it was actually a smoke bomb!

"Quick pass!"

"Rising found wide receiver Gary-green with a quick pass! Green suffered a front and back attack! Green was caught in double-teaming between two defensive players!"

"The pass is not completed! Green is unable to catch the rugby! Outside linebacker Hall interfered with the pass and almost created an interception from the defensive team! Green missed the rugby pass line! Green is complaining! He believes that the defensive player had a foul that interfered with the ball, but the referee ignored it!"

...

“Ground advancement!”

"Sharp is trying to find room for advancement! But the Wildcats' defense team's upward speed was very timely, forming a siege of multiple people, and Sharp has no chance!"

"Sharp was forced to pull horizontally, trying to find a breakthrough space from the heretics! Sharp! Sharp is still persisting! Sharp is still looking for a breakthrough space!"

"Oh! No chance! Sharp finally failed! The Wildcats were not distracted from the front line of defense, and used three-man double-team to successfully push Sharp to the ground. Not only was he unable to advance, but he also lost two yards! The Wildcats' defense team once again forced the opponent into the dilemma of three-speed long yards."

...

"Raising up!"

"Wildcats linebackers Hall and Walker both chose to raid up! Ruising! Ruising is trying to adjust his pace! Wait! This is not a raid!"

"Halle and Walker both retreated, jamming the wide receiver's position! No chance! Now the Wildcats have dispatched six second-tier defensive players! Ruixin can't find a suitable pass opportunity! Ruixin missed the first opportunity to take action, Ruixin is holding the ball! Ruixin is still holding the ball!"

"Permeler! Wildcats' inside linebacker Permeler teamed up with defensive end Campbell tore open his pocket! Ruisin really held the ball for too long!"

"Danger!"

"Risingsin is dangerous! Before Campbell completed the sack, Rising quickly passed the rugby out of the sideline to avoid the sack! But he was unable to pass the ball successfully!"

"Strike out!"

"The Jayhawks offensive team still has not found a plan to go against the enemy and strike out again! Since the start of the game, the Jayhawks' three attacks have all failed! So far, they have not even been able to get one first attack. It's incredible! The Wildcats' defense team's performance is really incredible!"

...

Shulmoore gradually savored the connotation. The Wildcats formed a basic defensive formation, but this was just a smoke bomb to deceive Jayhawks quarterback Rissin's defensive reading; after the kickoff, the Wildcats' defense team still adhered to the original tactics, with only two outside linebackers becoming flexible pawns.

Oulu Hall and Reggie Walker.

Lu Yiqi made full use of the mobility of these two outside linebackers to continue to create pressure, and put on a surprise attack, forcing Ruixin to speed up the pass. Originally, Ruixin's passing rhythm was already very fast, but now he feels the pressure repeatedly, Ruixin's shooting speed is even faster.

To be precise, it is more like panic than being fast. Because of fear of sacking, there is only the concept of "passing the ball" in my mind. This also makes Ruixin lack some considerations when passing the ball while accelerating the shot, and the choice of route and position may have flaws.

Not to mention the accuracy of the pass.
Chapter completed!