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Seeing his sister's blushing face, which had inadvertently revealed her true feelings, Sean asked unhappily, "So in this game, are you supporting Big Michael or the other team's Mike?"

“I, of course I support my family…” Collins replied.

"You pass." Little Sean continued like a little adult, "The other guy, Mike, is obviously not a good person. Look how many girls over there are smitten with him."

Next to the Melford rest area, Lina led Mike's support group, occupying a large open space and cheering him on in various ways.

The girls who joined the fan club were all quite good-looking, creating a beautiful scene.

"We're nothing special." Although Collins is a cheerleader, her conservative personality made her feel a little inferior after realizing how popular Mike was.

"Hmm, I just wanted to remind you that handsome guys are very likely to be playboys, so don't be fooled by their looks." Little Sean shook his head, sharing his life experience with his sister.

Chapter 240 Tactical Game

At 10:00 AM, amidst increasingly enthusiastic cheers from the surrounding audience, the invitational tournament officially began.

In the coin toss round, Melford was once again lucky enough to get the first turn.

"In the first quarter, we'll use a long-short ball strategy, understand?" Before the game started, Coach George called the eleven offensive players over and gave them instructions on the tactics to come.

A team that emphasizes teamwork in both long and short ball tactics is a sign of maturity.

When a team can skillfully unleash the power of this tactic, it signifies that the team has become a strong team.

Coach George is also consciously developing the abilities of other players on the team. After all, not every draft class can produce a player as talented as Mike.

For the average person, rugby is a team sport. Only when the players' overall strength increases can the team go further.

"Understood," Mike replied along with the others.

With his exceptionally high intelligence, he immediately guessed Coach George's thoughts.

"Good, go ahead~" Coach George watched the offensive players take the court, lingering on Mike for a couple more seconds.

This week, the team has been practicing the star-studded tactics centered around Mike, but now they're using a different, mediocre tactic on the court. Coach George is a little worried that the opponent might get upset.

On the other side, Captain Aaron, who was heading to the center of the court, shared the same concerns as Coach George.

He whispered, "Mike, the coach must have his own reasons. Everyone knows your abilities, and you'll definitely have your chance to shine later."

"It's okay, I'm part of the team too." Mike said calmly, without any dissatisfaction.

Although he didn't say it explicitly, his meaning was clear. As a member of the rugby team, he would follow the coach's instructions.

Seeing Mike's reaction, Captain Aaron nodded with satisfaction, everything understood without words.

……

beep—

Once both teams had set up their formations in midfield, the whistle blew.

On offense, after receiving the ball low from the inbound passer, quarterback Aaron immediately threw the ball to Mike behind him without hesitation.

"Stop number 23, don't let him get going!"

Upon seeing Mike with the ball, Coach Cotton of St. Mary's High School immediately tensed up and instructed his players to double-team him.

Clearly, this head coach still vividly remembers the dual-core tactics employed by the Melford rugby team last year.

Having specifically studied the weaknesses of this tactic before the match, he now instructed his players to use localized defense tactics in a targeted manner.

It's a pity that Melford's team is not currently using a dual-core tactic.

Taking advantage of the moment when the big guy Michael and two opposing defenders came forward to double-team him, Michael, who had the ball, quickly threw the short ball back to Captain Aaron in front of him.

In that short time, the other players in Melford's attacking group had already taken the opportunity to spread out their formation.

As St. Mary's High School coach Cotton shouted at his players to double-team Aaron, the coach was on the sidelines.

Captain Aaron threw the rugby ball a long pass to the wide receiver, who was positioned very far forward.

"GO! GO!! GO!!!"

Amidst a huge cheer from the spectators, Melford, the wide receiver who was left unguarded, lived up to expectations and charged the ball toward the opponent's end zone.

Touchdown

Melford scored +6.

"Well done! That's it!"

Inside the Melford rest area, Coach George excitedly pumped his fist and then cheered along with the crowd.

It turns out that even without star players, the Melford Football Team has the potential to become a strong team.

Then, in the ensuing scoring round, the Melford Football Team, through teamwork, once again achieved a touchdown.

Melford scored +2.

Melford Football Team, who scored a perfect 8 points in their first offensive round, had a perfect start despite a major roster overhaul.

Seeing the new look of their school's team, the audience felt relieved and cheered even more enthusiastically.

Shouts, cheers, and whistles mingled together.

The scene became a sea of ​​joy...

Subsequently, during the exchange of possession, Sam and his defensive team took over the game for Melford.

"How is this possible..." St. Mary's High School head coach Cotton looked surprised as he watched the situation change on the field.

Teams that can assemble a strong defensive unit are invariably strong teams.

Coach Cotton was also surprised that Melford had assembled his own defensive unit in just six months.

In fact, St. Mary's High School, as the goalkeeper of a strong team, had been considering building its own defensive team for a long time, but it had always lacked a bit of foundation.

Therefore, Coach Cotton is now a little envious of George.

"Alright, don't get distracted, kids. Fight according to the tactics we practiced before, victory belongs to St. Mary!"

After his initial admiration, Coach Cotton didn't forget his job. During a break before the attack, he loudly encouraged his players.

beep—

The whistle blew for St. Mary's High School's offensive possession.

The opposing quarterback, shielded by the giant Michael, charged relentlessly toward Melford's end zone.

Seeing that things were going badly, Sam was about to step forward to stop them when he was knocked to the ground by the big guy Michael.

Sam does have some talent in football, but compared to the top players, he still has a lot of room for growth.

Michael Oher, the big guy from St. Mary's High School, had only recently joined the football team.

This big guy, who is not good with words and is a bit simple-minded in life, unexpectedly showed his great talent on the rugby field.

Based on this, Coach Cotton devised an offensive strategy that suited him.

The offensive tactics currently used by the St. Mary's rugby team can be considered a variation of the star tactic and the dual-core tactic.

Among them, Michael, a star player and one of the two core players, does not handle the ball. Instead, he uses his strong physique and strong protective awareness to help his team's quarterback score.

In this tactic, the big guy Michael doesn't need to think; he just needs to follow and protect his own quarterback.

It can be said that Coach Cotton, who was able to come up with this strange tactic based on the individual characteristics of the players, has some coaching ability.

Subsequently, the St. Mary's rugby team used this tactic to steadily score 8 points.

When possession returned, Coach George looked at Sam, who had been substituted and looked dejected, and comforted him, "Don't be discouraged, Sam. You've done a great job. We'll try double-teaming that big guy later..."

In sports, the gap in talent can be very discouraging.

During team practice, Sam had been repeatedly thrashed by Mike, and in today's game, he was completely dominated by the opponent's big guy again.

It seems he's really unlucky.

Even if his opponent were slightly more normal, Sam wouldn't be in such a sorry state now.

Meanwhile, the game continued on the other side of the field.

Mike, on the offensive end, once again faced multiple defenders from St. Mary's High School. Without any special tactical requirements, he leisurely dribbled around the midfield with the opposing defenders.

They successfully contained their opponent.

Mike only stopped and kindly reminded the big guy in front of him after the football had entered the opponent's backfield: "You don't need to stare at me like that, the football isn't even with me..."

As he spoke, he deliberately shrugged, indicating that he posed no threat.

Faced with his taunts, the big guy Michael remained silent and continued to execute his man-to-man marking strategy diligently.

It's clear that before the game, the big guy Michael was likely instructed to keep a close watch on Mike the entire time.

In some ways, this is not wrong.

beep—

Just as Mike was dribbling around the opposing defenders again, the Melford football team completed their run and scored.

At this point, Coach Cotton on the sidelines couldn't sit still any longer. He seemed to realize that Melford had never intended to use a dual-core tactic.

Chapter 241 The Unstoppable Running Back (Continued)

"If the opponent doesn't change their offensive tactics in a while, then we'll switch to defensive tactic number two..."

Coach Cotton naturally realized that Melford had always used a long-short ball tactic.

During the brief respite when possession was changed again, he gave his players new instructions regarding this tactic.

After the players took the field, Coach Cotton looked at Coach George, who was sitting calmly in the Melford rest area across the field, and fell into deep thought.

The opposing team clearly has a superstar player, but they haven't used him yet.

This puzzled him; he couldn't figure out what the opposing coach was really up to.

Later, when it was Melford's turn to attack again, Coach Cotton, after confirming that the opponent hadn't changed their tactics, shouted to his players: "Execute defensive plan number two... everyone pay attention to your positions... keep your eyes on your targets..."

Upon hearing the coach's instructions, the St. Mary's High School players on the defensive end immediately spread out their formation.

St. Mary's High School's second defensive strategy is the birdcage defense, commonly known as man-to-man defense.

As both teams spread out their formations, Mike's only remaining defensive opponent was the hulking Michael.

"Your coach reacted pretty quickly. My teammates are probably going to suffer a bit now..." Mike, who had no particular tactical requirements, remained relaxed even after realizing the situation was unfavorable for Melford.

He even had the mood to chat with the big guy across from him.

Of course, a large part of his positive mindset comes from his confidence in his own abilities.

With his exceptional abilities, Mike has the confidence to lead Melford to victory, no matter the circumstances.

"You're not getting past me!"

Seemingly influenced by Michael's attitude, the burly Michael, who had been a taciturn man throughout the game, actually responded.

Just then, Mike received a pass from his teammate.

In the long and short ball tactics, he only played the role of a middleman. He first used a feint to fool the big man Michael in front of him, and then passed the football relay to his teammates in front.

"Relax, I'm not planning to break through you." Mike, having completed the relay, looked at the big guy Michael who was closing in again and joked with a smile.

Faced with his taunts, the big guy on the other side stopped talking and became even more serious in his guard.

Off-ball combat...

This situation usually occurs when vying for a crucial ball opportunity.

Mike, who currently has no ball possession, has no intention of engaging in a pointless confrontation with the big man Michael.

So, faced with the opponent's big man taking the initiative to increase the intensity, he took a half step back and continued to "wander" around the midfield area.

Long and short ball tactics vs. birdcage defense tactics

Subsequently, in a straightforward tactical contest between the two teams, St. Mary's High School, as a long-established powerhouse, seemed to have the upper hand.

The subsequent events proved this point.

At the end of the first quarter, St. Mary's High School, which had changed its tactics first, took the lead by a narrow margin.

……

"Coach, do we need to change our tactics in a bit?" During the first quarter break, Captain Aaron, who had noticed that his team was at a disadvantage, asked Coach George for his opinion.