left back
Wing defensive position
Left back is a defensive position in soccer and some other team sports, stationed on the left side of the back line.
The left back defends against opposing wingers and often pushes forward along the flank to support attacks: She's played left back for the national team since 2019.
Blocking backfield position
- wingbackChair with projecting sides
- defenderOne who guards another
- flankSide of body
- defensiveProtective or easily threatened
formation · starting eleven · substitute · reserve · roster · squad · lineup
Partial coincidence of coverage
- crossPass from side to side
- assistTo give support
- tackleGear or takedown
- markingIndicating with symbols
interception · clearance · dribble · sprint · slide-tackle · throw-in · block · challenge
Offensive response to aggression
- pressingRequiring immediate attention
- defensive lineBlockers facing the offense
- coverProtect by overlaying
- supportTo uphold or sustain
width · transition · set piece
Capacity for sustained effort
- paceSpeed of movement
- agilityQuickness and ease
- fitnessGood physical shape
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
strength · acceleration · positioning · awareness · composure · versatility · consistency
fullback
Blocking backfield position
defensive · formation · starting eleven · substitute · reserve · roster · squad · lineup
overlap
Partial coincidence of coverage
marking · interception · clearance · dribble · sprint · slide-tackle · throw-in · block · challenge · man-marking
counterattack
Offensive response to aggression
- pressingRequiring immediate attention
- defensive lineBlockers facing the offense
- coverProtect by overlaying
support · width · transition · set piece
stamina
Capacity for sustained effort
endurance · strength · acceleration · positioning · awareness · composure · versatility · consistency
- defendersdefender, guard, protector, guardian, keeper
- team rolesteam lead, captain, healer, goalkeeper, vice captain
- Volleyballvolleyball rules, beach volleyball, indoor volleyball, setter, hitter
- football positionsquarterback, wide receiver, tight end, linebacker, cornerback
left backstriker
One who hits targets
center forward · forward · centre forward · number nine · target man
left, back, lefts, backs, backed, backing, backer, backers, leftward