In the passing and attack of rugby, the most common and common offensive formations are shotgun formations and pistol formations.

The so-called shotgun formation can be simply understood as the offensive front line is a fan, the quarterback stands directly behind, maintains a certain distance, about five to seven yards, avoiding close contact between defensive players; and all receivers are scattered in all directions, like shotguns, bullet-giants scatter, and the quarterback may aim at any potential receiver.

The advantages and disadvantages of such a formation are very obvious.

The advantage is that the pockets are more solid and the observation field is wider, which can maximize the passing ability of the quarterback; the disadvantage is that the defense team clearly knows that this is a passing offense, and the positions of the receiver and the quarterback are exposed to the open, so the sacks and defensive routes are also relatively clear.

Generally speaking, when the offensive team faces three long yards, or super long passes, the quarterbacks often clear the backcourt and set up a shotgun formation.

The pistol formation is an advancement of modern flexible playing styles. It was only created in 2005. It is currently only used by a few teams. It was not until the 2011 season and the 2012 season.

The so-called pistol formation is derived from the shotgun formation and the single guard formation. Among the formation, the position distance between the quarterback and the offensive front line is only about four yards; at the same time, the running back stands at about three yards vertically behind the quarterback, reducing the passing space and increasing the running space.

Under normal circumstances, the quarterback will take the initiative to cut into the offensive front line after the kickoff, confusing the audience:

Either the ball run, the running back behind him accidentally jumped out of the quarterback side and completed the advancement; or pass the ball, choose the best pass line in the close protection of the pocket, and a quick short pass is a high probability choice.

Taking into account both passing and running balls, the pistol formation is also considered to be a more flexible and changeable offensive method.

However, because the quarterback is close to the forward line, the distance between the defensive players is closer, and he may even run with the ball by himself, this also puts higher requirements on the physical fitness of the quarterback; the key to "flexibility" is that the quarterback must have certain running ability, which may be fake running, or fake fax running, and can also complete the ground running with the ball by himself, further blurring the judgment of the defense team.

It is precisely because of the rise of pistol formation that a group of emerging running quarterbacks officially entered the public eye.

At this time, the Green Bay Packers were posing in a pistol formation.

In the 2008 season, Michael Vick, who once set a trend of running quarterbacks and created a record related to running quarterbacks in the league, was imprisoned in prison for serious illegal gambling cases, and the "running quarterback" only relied on a few young newcomers to support it and had no power at all.

Later, it was not until 2012 that quarterbacks known as the "Four Big Running Backs": Collin Kapernick, Russell Wilson, Robert Griffin-3 and Cam Newton. After they grew up one after another, the running quarterbacks really rose.

Therefore, at this time, the pistol formation is always considered a tactic of taking a wrong sword, and the reading option offense is considered an inequality university tactic.

When Indianapolis Pony noticed that the Green Bay Packers were posing in a pistol formation, Deng Ji glanced at Lu Yiqi with questions.

Everyone in the league knows that Lu Yiqi is young, and he is even younger than 50% of professional players at the age of 29. He can be said to be young. Does this also mean that Lu Yiqi is bolder, braver and more fashionable in tactical layout, and so... going crazy?

Deng Ji just glanced at Lu Yiqi quickly, and then quickly completed the tactical deployment: the entire defensive team's position was slightly forward.

As we all know, in terms of nominal pistol formation, you can choose to run the ball or pass the ball, but both sides may fail. As long as you put enough pressure on the front line, you either pass the quarterback short or run the ball. The defense team only needs to compress the position of the linebacker and cornerback into the short pass area to gain the upper hand in the confrontation.

That's what Dengji does now.

"attack!"

Rodgers bent down and announced the kick-off, and the Indianapolis Colts' defensive formation changes were seen at the first time-

Four people rushed to pass, but did not make every effort to raid, but only put enough pressure on the front line confrontation area; three linebackers and two cornerbacks all stood in the short pass area, scattered from front to back left and right, two linebackers were responsible for marking running back Grant, and the other three players were responsible for marking the receiver.

Even the safety guards took the opportunity to put pressure on the whole step, like closing the fishing net, shrinking the defense range inward layer by layer.

Layer layers of pressure hit the face, like a rolling wave of air, licking the skin hot and hot, and the blood boiled involuntarily.

But in the face of this situation, Rogers had already prepared and everything was as the coach said.

Rodgers held the ball in both hands and steadily completed the adjustment of three-step retreat. In front of the gap between the offensive line, two offensive players could be seen running crosswise. Running back Grant moved forward, tight end Donald Lee retreated, and the running routes of the two players intersected in front of Rodgers.

At this moment, Rodgers made a pass move, and Grant and Donald both made a catch move. The dazzling run made the defenders unable to make accurate judgments. The linebackers' soles were as if glue was applied, standing firmly in place, trying to find clues from the chaos in front of them.

Fake action!

Rodgers' pass action was simply a fake move. With the cross cover of Grant and Donald and the numerous movement covers of the offensive front line personnel, Rodgers took the initiative to pull horizontally towards the right side, and ran the exit bag around a small arc, winning a vast pass space in the spacious open space on the right wing.

At the same time, Craig Jennings can be seen running horizontally with Rogers in a synchronous manner, pulling towards the sideline like two parallel lines.

Jennings' fast movement forced cornerback Kelvin Hayden not to act rashly, and all nearby linebackers and safety guards flocked to him. At least two players were guarding Jennings one by one, and one player fell far behind to wait for an opportunity to move. All the attention of other defensive players was pulled over by the interaction between Jennings and Rodgers.

An unexpected incident!

Defensive end Dwight Freley noticed the change of the Green Bay Packers offensive team. After staggering the position, he rushed forward quickly and immediately hit the tight end Donald.
Chapter completed!