halfback

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English - Turkish
orta saha oyuncusu
hafbek
i., spor hafbek
spor hafbek
haf
English - English
An offensive back whose primary jobs are to carry the ball on running plays and to serve as a receiver or blocker on passing plays
A defensive back whose primary jobs are to cover the slotback on passing plays and prevent running plays from going to the outside
A position in field hockey, with both offensive and defensive roles
Also refered to as Tailback or Runningback A member of the offense, whose job it is to run the ball, receive passes, and block for a teammate running the ball The name derives from the fact that in an I formation the Halfback is half way between the Quarterback and the Fullback, or half the way back See Quarterback and Fullback to further clarify
Another name for midfielder
the position of a back on a football team
the position of a back on a football team (football) the running back who plays the offensive halfback position
(football) the running back who plays the offensive halfback position
A position in college and high school football A member of the offense, whose job it is to run the ball, receive passes, and block for a teammate running the ball
{i} player stationed behind the front line of players (Football)
A player who, along with the fullback, lines up behind the quarterback He is frequently assigned to carry the ball or hand off: To hand the ball to a teammate Most plays begin with the quarterback handing off to a running back
A player positioned near the middle of the field whose main role is to create scoring opportunities for the strikers Also called midfielder
another name for a midfielder

Related Terms

defensive halfback
A defensive back whose primary jobs are to cover the slotback on passing plays and prevent running plays from going to the outside
halfbacks
plural of halfback
left halfback
{i} l.h.d., left player stationed behind the front line of players (Football)
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