ballcarrier
Gridiron offensive player
A ballcarrier is the player holding the ball in football or similar sports, especially when advancing it toward the goal.
The term appears most often in commentary and analysis: The ballcarrier broke through the defensive line.
Also spelled ball carrier.
Locomoting to prior location
- halfbackFootball rushing position
- fullbackBlocking backfield position
- tailbackCongested vehicle queue
- rusherOne who moves hastily
returner · receiver · kick returner · punt returner · scatback · workhorse · starter · rookie
Brief maximum-speed effort
- dashQuick burst or pinch
- jukeDeceptive athletic sidestep
- dodgeAvoid by quick movement
- cutSeverance or reduction
spin · stiff-arm · hurdle · weave · sidestep · burst · acceleration · breakaway
Direct physical exchange
- rushQuick sudden movement
- gainPositive return received
- yardageLength in yards
- touchdownSix-point gridiron play
first down · endzone · scrimmage · snap · formation · play action · sweep · dive
Gear or takedown
- fumbleHandle with clumsy fingers
- hitSuccessful contact or strike
- collisionForceful contact between objects
- pile-upSeries of collisions
gang tackle · strip · wrap-up · brought down · stuffed · stacked up · contact · tuck
running back
Locomoting to prior location
rusher · returner · receiver · kick returner · punt returner · scatback · workhorse · starter · rookie · veteran
sprint
Brief maximum-speed effort
cut · spin · stiff-arm · hurdle · weave · sidestep · burst · acceleration · breakaway · elusiveness
handoff
Direct physical exchange
touchdown · first down · endzone · scrimmage · snap · formation · play action · sweep · dive · draw
tackle
Gear or takedown
- fumbleHandle with clumsy fingers
- hitSuccessful contact or strike
- collisionForceful contact between objects
pile-up · gang tackle · strip · wrap-up · brought down · stuffed · stacked up · contact · tuck · protect
blocker
Something that obstructs
- linemanUtility pole worker
- lead blockerPlayer clearing rushing lanes
- fullbackBlocking backfield position
hole · lane · gap · seal · pancake · convoy · escort · screen · wedge · wall
ballcarrierblocker
Something that obstructs
lead blocker · offensive lineman · fullback · tight end · decoy
ballcarriertackler
One who brings down
defender · pass rusher · linebacker · defensive back · safety