defensive back
Pass coverage specialist
A defensive back is a football player positioned behind the linebackers, responsible for defending against passing plays and providing the last line of defense against runners who break through.
The position includes cornerbacks and safeties.
Defensive backs must combine speed with the ability to read quarterbacks and cover receivers: The defensive back picked off the pass at the goal line.
Reverse one's stance
- breakInterrupt continuity
- jamCooked fruit spread
- rerouteSend a different way
- trailPath through wilderness
read · react · anticipation · footwork · transition · plant · drive · mirroring
Defensive back covering receivers
- safetyFreedom from harm
- secondaryLesser in rank
- free safetyDefensive back covering deep
- strong safetyDefensive backfield position
starting · depth chart · roster · draft pick · rookie · veteran · Pro Bowl · All-Pro
Bounded area designation
- man-to-manDirect and honest
- pressApply force downward
- bump-and-runContact-then-pursue defensive move
- quartersAssigned living accommodations
bracket · shade · trail · bail · soft · cushion · leverage · inside
Pointed breaking tool
- pick-sixInterception for touchdown
- turnoverSales volume or attrition
- ball hawkPlayer skilled at interceptions
- theftUnlawful taking of property
hands · anticipation · high point · snag · deflection · swat · knockdown · one-handed
Rate of motion
- agilityQuickness and ease
- quicknessState of being fast
- explosionViolent burst of energy
- verticalAt right angles groundward
shuttle · closing speed · change of direction · burst · acceleration · hip flexibility · fluid · smooth
Concluding summary or review
- open-fieldLacking enclosures or walls
- ankle tackleBringing down by feet
- pursuitAct of chasing something
- containHold within limits
force · alley · fill · collision · hit · physical · tackle for loss · gang tackle
backpedal
Reverse one's stance
trail · read · react · anticipation · footwork · transition · plant · drive · mirroring · hand fighting
cornerback
Defensive back covering receivers
- safetyFreedom from harm
- secondaryLesser in rank
- free safetyDefensive back covering deep
strong safety · starting · depth chart · roster · draft pick · rookie · veteran · Pro Bowl · All-Pro · Hall of Fame
zone
Bounded area designation
- man-to-manDirect and honest
- pressApply force downward
- bump-and-runContact-then-pursue defensive move
quarters · bracket · shade · trail · bail · soft · cushion · leverage · inside · outside
pick
Pointed breaking tool
- pick-sixInterception for touchdown
- turnoverSales volume or attrition
- ball hawkPlayer skilled at interceptions
theft · hands · anticipation · high point · snag · deflection · swat · knockdown · one-handed · return
speed
Rate of motion
vertical · shuttle · closing speed · change of direction · burst · acceleration · hip flexibility · fluid · smooth · elite
wrap-up
Concluding summary or review
- open-fieldLacking enclosures or walls
- ankle tackleBringing down by feet
- pursuitAct of chasing something
contain · force · alley · fill · collision · hit · physical · tackle for loss · gang tackle · missed tackle
- footballfootball, touchdown, field goal, quarterback, end zone
- football positionsquarterback, wide receiver, tight end, linebacker, cornerback
- CFLquarterback, wide receiver, slotback, fullback, kicker
- Canadian footballCFL, rouge, Argonauts, Argos, Stamps
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Offensive pass-catching position
quarterback · receiver · tight end · running back · slot receiver
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Front-seven pass rusher
lineman · defensive tackle · defensive end · nose tackle · edge rusher
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Utility pole worker
offensive lineman · defensive lineman · center · guard · offensive tackle
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