Chapter 664: Breaking Point
Quidditch is a multiplayer sport β and at its core, it's all about co-op. β
Elena lowered her head, stroked her skirt, and naturally sat sideways on the broomstick, her feet dangling slightly in the air, shaking her feet like swings, slowly floating to a height that could be eye-level with all adult wizards, and whispered.
"But with the Seeker first mentality in vogue over the years, and with teams now building their tactical systems around talented Seekers, has no one ever felt that Quidditch theory had reached a dead end?"
"Everybody knows that, but that's what Quidditch ......"
Brandon Doon shrugged his shoulders with a wry smile, he certainly understood what Elena meant.
Compared to the Seeker who has the ability to finish matches and has the opportunity to receive a direct 150-point reward, the value and status of other players in Quidditch are significantly lower.
Even in the eyes of most people, the Quidditch team can simply be divided into two roles.
Seeker, and ...... Other Quidditch players.
But one of the charms of Quidditch is the uncertainty of the end of the match, and the fact that no matter how difficult the situation, there is always hope that the side behind will always be able to come back from defeat.
If the Seeker and the Golden Snitch were removed, the sport would probably be fairer.
But on the other hand, with the change of rules, it can certainly become a more competitive "aerial basketball", "aerial football", "aerial football", "aerial volleyball", but it is no longer the "Quidditch" that the wizarding world once was.
Countless wizards submit requests for changes to Quidditch's rules every year.
However, over the years, most of the changes have been reflected in the revision of the foul rules, as well as the specification certification of the players' broomsticks, the definition of seven fixed positions in terms of clothing, and there has never been a single change.
Quidditch may have its problems, but the first premise of any rule change must be based on the fact that it is still Quidditch...... This is the bottom line recognized by the International Quidditch Federation, as well as Quidditch lovers throughout the wizarding world.
"Trust me, you're not the only one who sees these problems, but the Seeker is the heart of Quidditch!"
Brandon Doon shook his head with a sigh and explained helplessly.
"What's more, the International Quidditch League has also undergone some changes over the years. I'm not sure you've noticed in the magazines that the new version of the Quidditch World Cup mode in recent years is a very clear sign of experimentation......"
"In the two-year World Cup group stage qualifiers, all matches are limited to four hours. If the Golden Snitch is not caught after 4 hours of play, the outcome of the match will be determined by the number of goals scored. In the group stage, the winning team earns two points, while the draw earns one point each. β
"In addition, if the goal difference in a single game exceeds 150, 100 or 50 points, an additional 5, 3 and 1 points can be awarded respectively. If the two teams have the same number of points, they will be ranked according to the rule of catching the Golden Snitch the most times and taking the least amount of time, and finally 16 teams will be selected after two years to advance to the World Cup finals. β
"In other words, in qualifying, goal efficiency will be an important factor in whether or not you can get extra points......
The corners of Elena's mouth raised, and she couldn't help but interrupt softly: "What you said is right, but the premise of extra points is something that can only be considered if you have to win, right? β
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Brandon Doon's expression froze slightly.
"It's true, the Seeker still plays a decisive role in finishing the game and influencing the outcome. It's just that under the new rules, teams that want to stand out must ensure that they still have a lot of power in points other than the Seeker. β
In the final analysis, this is still the first to spell "Seeker", and on the basis of a draw, it is the lower limit of fighting teammates.
Elena couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, fortunately, everything could continue according to her script.
As for the International Quidditch League, and whether the next Quidditch World Cup will be a big update to the game because of her appearance, that's not her concernβall she wants is a magic ace, not a group of stars.
"So, if I say...... Can I completely turn the mechanics upside down and bring the winners and losers back to the team?"
"How is this possible? No matter how you develop your tactics, the number of players in each game is fixed, and even if you do a little magic for a while, in less than a few months, you will encounter a counter-...... of mirror-tactical play."
Brandon shook his head again, a hint of inexplicable hope hidden in his eyes.
"Tactics may be important, but more important is the evolution of the flying philosophy and the overall way of playing Quidditch, unless the change you bring is in the person, not in the trajectory...... You know what I mean. β
"That's right, that's why I'm here. β
Elena's eyes flickered, and a bloodthirsty look of excitement appeared on her face.
"One month, just give me a month. I can make each of your players at least able to play against two of their own levels at the same time, in terms of individual strength, high altitude and high speed, that is the rules of the game for Seekers. For Quidditch in other locations, the sky should have been replaced by a more efficient and exciting Thunder Battlefield. β
"You mean ......"
"Coach Doon, if a team can break down another team's defense head-on with only three or four men, what kind of Seeker can catch the Golden Snitch with two or more people in close proximity?"
Elena cocked up her fingers, the little hair on the top of her head swaying happily from side to side.
"You probably don't even need that many people to keep an eye on it...... When the new generation of 'energy mobility' concept of the broomstick comes out, those who still adhere to the theory of high altitude and high speed will soon understand what despair is. β
Compared to the fighter change system of the non-magical world, the broomstick has actually touched the boundary in terms of energy acquisition efficiency.
Before the wizarding world entered over-the-horizon combat, close-range aerial dogfights with magical perception and gaze were bound to continue for a long time, and this would continue almost forever in Quidditch as a sport.
In other words, the "dog fighting" technique that has gradually faded in the field of air combat due to the emergence of missiles is very likely to shine forever over the Quidditch pitch after a certain amount of integration and change, and after changing the formβif all goes well, the future Quidditch matches will be no less spectacular and confrontational than those in the non-magical world.
"Energy Maneuver?"
Brandon Doon repeated thoughtfully.
Is this the new theory of flight developed by Hogwarts?
"However, I need to think about this for the time being, if I can...... I have another somewhat excessive request that may require Miss Kaslana's cooperation, I hope you can understand. β
"Huh?"
Elena was slightly stunned, her eyebrows twitched, and she subconsciously narrowed her eyes.
"Coach Doon's ......"
"Don't get me wrong, I mean, you're probably the most brilliant little witch in the field of flying at Hogwarts in the past year, and I hope you'll show you the practical application of the 'Energy Maneuver' with your strength in your hands. β
"We will definitely cooperate with the teaching pilot here at Hogwarts. But compared to theory, in fact, we are more concerned about the effect of transforming theory into practical skills, even if it is learning, at least there must be an object of imitation, right?"
"As for the opponent's side, whether it's within you or my players, it's all right......"
"Understood, that is, another confrontation. So, let me think about ......"
Elena's face soothed, and she nodded slightly, her gaze darting around her Quidditch stars.
This group of Quidditch stars who look like they are five big and three thick don't seem to be very durable.
The opening scene of the killing of chickens and monkeys has already been done once, and if you choose another "lucky audience" to come out and be beaten, it will not be as effective as before in terms of visual shock and psychological effect......
It is even possible to produce a group rebellious psychology in which a strong dragon overwhelms the head snake.
In that case......
Elena muttered for a few seconds, then looked away from the pale and useless men, and finally landed on Hannah Tiehanhan Abbot, who was standing beside her, and the corners of her mouth raised a hint of playfulness.
"Hannah, let's have a match. You attack, I defend. β
There is no doubt that after half a summer of practice, Tie Hanhan has almost been able to skillfully release the second layer of the effect of "healing" the magic text, judging from the look of the little wings, although she doesn't say anything, she is obviously quite proud in her heart.
And the test firing of the flat "magic cannon" just now further enhanced Hannah's self-confidence.
Considering her own safety after the start of school, Elena felt that it was better to show her strength in time and re-consolidate her invincible image in Tie Hanhan's mind, so as to avoid the bad book plot of "Nanamin" vs. "White-haired Danzi" in the girls' dormitory at midnight after the start of school.
Besides......
Elena turned her head to look at the four young wizards standing beside Brandon Doon, with small sticks in their hands.
"If I'm right, all four of you should be batsmen for the English Quidditch team, right......?
"The rules of the next match are simple: within ten minutes, if you can hit me once, you will win......"
At this moment, Elena's voice suddenly paused, and her eyes flickered.
According to her original plan, she had planned to communicate more with these Quidditch players today, and then just now she suddenly felt the fire of the contract hidden somewhere in her body beat slightly.
This feeling of familiarity......
Strange little lo-mei?
How did it suddenly appear around here?
And if the perception is correct, Xiao Lo Mei seems to be in Newt's house?
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