fullbacks
Behind the linebackers
Fullbacks are players positioned near their own goal in sports like soccer and American football, where their primary job is defensive.
In soccer, fullbacks defend the flanks and may overlap into attack; in American football, the fullback traditionally blocks for the halfback and carries the ball in short-yardage situations.
The fullbacks shut down every attack on the wings.
The position has evolved considerably, with some teams now deploying fullbacks as auxiliary playmakers.
One who guards another
- backlineRearmost defensive players
- clearancePermitted passage or approval
- markingIndicating with symbols
- tackleGear or takedown
sweeper · wingback · center-back · back four · overlap · crosses · headers · flanks
Engages or brings down
- blockingImpeding forward progress
- rushingRapid forward movement
- tailbackCongested vehicle queue
- offensive lineFootball's protective forward squad
handoff · backfield · goal line · touchdown · scrimmage · gridiron · pigskin · end zone
defender
One who guards another
- backlineRearmost defensive players
- clearancePermitted passage or approval
- markingIndicating with symbols
tackle · sweeper · wingback · center-back · back four · overlap · crosses · headers · flanks · interception
tackles
Engages or brings down
offensive line · handoff · backfield · goal line · touchdown · scrimmage · gridiron · pigskin · end zone · punt return
robust
Strong and durable
muscular · athletic · tough · durable · resilient · conditioning · endurance · strength · agility · speed
scrum
Contested pack restart
try · conversion · tackle · kicking · fly-half · winger · centre · hooker · prop · lock
- soccer positionsgoalkeeper, striker, defenders, midfielders, wingers
fullbackswide receivers
Pass-catching offensive players
receivers · split ends · flankers · wideouts · speedsters