Super Bowl Domination

Chapter 5 Basic Framework
Roar!
Hey!
There was a burst of strange screams like ghosts and wolves howling, and a group of young people with excess hormones started to make a noise, and the atmosphere in the stadium suddenly became extremely noisy.

Burns was a little worried about Levi. What if he accidentally scared him away again? He quickly turned his head to look at Levi. Unexpectedly, Levi was not nervous at all, and his eyes were burning with a desire to fight.

"Coach, so how should tryouts be played?"

Scared?
How can it be!

Challenge yourself, challenge your opponents, and challenge your limits. Different challenges are the essence of competitive sports. No matter in the past or now, Levi is keen on challenges, constantly surpassing and breaking through himself, and making life colorful.

What's more, by officially joining the team through a tryout, not only can the litigation issue be resolved, but there is also a novice gift package waiting to be unboxed.

Looking at those confident figures, Levi was also ready to fight, wishing they would be more arrogant, contemptuous, and cocky, so that the effect would be doubled when he slapped them in the face.

A little bit of anticipation.

Burns looked at Levi. He had been in the world of football for most of his life, and everything was natural to him. But now he was suddenly asked to explain the rules to a newcomer who knew nothing about it. For a moment, he didn't know how to start.

I thought about it.

“You’ve watched football and basketball, right?”

"Their purpose is to carry the ball across the field and then shoot it into a goal, which is the goal in soccer, the hoop in basketball and the same thing in rugby."

"Our goal is to carry the ball across the field and into the end zone. Oh, that's the end zone. As long as you carry the ball across the end zone line, you score. We call it a touchdown."

There are more to the rules, of course, but this is indeed the core of the entire sport.

Following Burns' gesture, the entire vast stadium spread out before his eyes.

The entire court is one hundred yards long and fifty-three yards wide (one yard equals 0.9144 meters).

There is an end zone at each end of the field, which is ten yards long and fifty-three yards wide.

So, rugby, like football, is all about carrying the ball across the field and across the end zone line to score, which doesn't look complicated.

but.

Levi looked at the football in his hand, his eyes showing confusion, "How should I dribble the ball?"

This dark brown ball is oval in shape. It can neither be hit like a basketball nor rolled like a football. What should we do?
If you don’t understand, just ask.

Levi did not pretend to know the answer. He raised his doubts frankly and then looked at Burns.

Burns: ... "You've really never watched a football game?"

Levi, "No."

Burns laughed. "Hold the ball. A football doesn't need to be hit like a basketball, nor does it need to be rolled like a soccer ball. Just hold the ball with your hands."

"There are two ways to make an offensive run in football."

"First, run the ball, which is your job, and run forward with the ball until you are stopped by an opposing player. When your knees touch the ground, the advance ends."

"In addition, it is very important not to drop the ball, because in a rugby game, if the rugby ball is dropped, it means the ball is lost, and whoever grabs it gets it."

"Second, passing the ball is the job of the quarterback. He can pass the football to any position on the field. As long as the football is caught by our players before it hits the ground, we can continue to move forward. Similarly, if the knee touches the ground or there is a drop, the advancement ends here."

easy to understand.

In just a few words, Burns outlined the basic framework.

Although Levi couldn't describe how a rugby game was played, the basic rules were not complicated. He had many questions in his mind, but he was not in a hurry for now. He could slowly learn more about it later. Looking at Burns' eyes, Levi understood immediately, "In other words, rugby is a strategic offensive and defensive battle. One side tries to advance with the ball, and the other side tries to stop it, right?"

Burns' eyes lit up. "Right! So, in football and basketball games, there are so many players on the field, and offense and defense are constantly changing. But rugby is a round-based positional battle. We are divided into offensive and defensive teams, and there is also a special team responsible for special situations."

"Each group consists of eleven players, and unlike football and basketball, we can make substitutions between each offense and defense without a limit on the number of substitutions."

"Our offensive team and the opposing defensive team are on the court at the same time until the offense ends, either scoring or being blocked; then the two sides change possession of the ball, and our defensive team and the opposing offensive team go on the court together to start a new round of confrontation, and this cycle continues."

If you don't pay attention, Burns will start talking a lot and can't stop.

However, he still controlled himself.

Don’t worry, there is no need to rush. The specific rules and details can be worked out slowly.

Burns took a deep breath and smiled kindly, "Any questions?"

That smile was just like the one of Grandma Wolf who smiled at Little Red Riding Hood but tried hard to hide her fangs. Levi couldn't help but let a smile show in his eyes.

"Yes. There is one."

Levi looked at Burns who was patiently persuading him.

"Whether it's passing or running the ball, it's all done with the hands, so why is it called 'football'?"

Burns: ...

Burns blinked, stunned for a moment. Then Levi did not stay, but turned around and jogged into the court.

puff.

Burns could hear the laughter, turned his head and saw Shaban's smiling face. The honest man didn't mind being teased a little. "Coach, what do you think of him?"

The corners of Shaban's mouth slightly raised, "I'm a little bit looking forward to it."

In front of me, the court has been cleared and the other players have retreated to the outside of the line.

At this point, I finally understood why a football team was so large. The offense, defense, and special teams all had their own responsibilities. Not to mention basketball, even compared to football, the team size was not on the same level.

NFL football teams are allowed 53 players, while the NCAA allows 85 players, and in some cases that number can rise to 105.

No wonder!
Now, all the players have dispersed, and there are only five people on the court including Levi. The whole court seems empty, and there is a feeling of whistling wind and cold Yishui River.

and so.

Since the running back is a member of the offensive team, then the four people in front of me should be members of the defensive team?

The scene really looked more like football than basketball, not only in the field of view, but also in the fact that the four players were completely scattered.

The four people were stuck in position in a stepped manner from near to far.

Levi speculated that such positioning should represent different positions. Those in the backcourt focus more on passing defense, while those in the frontcourt focus more on running defense.

Moreover, because it was clearly a test of Levi's running ability, the four men did not increase the distance between them, and each of them stared at Levi with a fierce look.

Levi looked calm. He moved his hand and foot joints slightly, just like cross-country running. His first reaction was to observe the space on the field and the location of obstacles.

The big guy standing in the front walked over with a smirk on his face, "Hey, kid, are these enough equipment? Are you sure you don't want to wear armor? Be careful, it may fall apart."

The author of the failed book begs for support! Football is a niche genre, and the situation is even more difficult. The big guys must not support it. Every follow-up reading is crucial and determines the life and death of the teenager! At least this is the case during the new book period. I sincerely hope that dear readers can persist in following the reading. Thank you all!
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