linebacking
Second-level defense work
Linebacking is the defensive football position played between the defensive line and the secondary.
Linebackers read offensive plays, tackle runners, cover receivers, and rush the quarterback.
The term also describes the style or quality of play at the position: Their linebacking was solid all season.
Swift, overwhelming offensive
- sackRough fabric bag
- interceptionSeizing something in transit
- tackleGear or takedown
- coverageExtent of inclusion
containment · pursuit · spy · shed · wrap-up · strip · hit · jam
Creation or arrangement
- zoneBounded area designation
- man-to-manDirect and honest
- playbookDocumented set of tactics
- audibleCapable of being detected by ear
gameplan · scheming · adjustment · read · anticipation · preparation · positioning · disguise
Central point or position
- outsideBeyond the boundary
- insideThe inner area
- weaksideDefense's lighter flank
- mikeAudio capture device
will · secondary · cornerback · safety · defensive · starter · backup · rookie
blitz
Swift, overwhelming offensive
- sackRough fabric bag
- interceptionSeizing something in transit
- tackleGear or takedown
coverage · containment · pursuit · spy · shed · wrap-up · strip · hit · jam · fill
formation
Creation or arrangement
- zoneBounded area designation
- man-to-manDirect and honest
- playbookDocumented set of tactics
audible · gameplan · scheming · adjustment · read · anticipation · preparation · positioning · disguise · alignment
middle
Central point or position
mike · will · secondary · cornerback · safety · defensive · starter · backup · rookie
hard-hitting
Unsparing and direct
stamina · conditioning · power · explosion · endurance · toughness · athleticism · quickness · burst · physicality
linebackingpass coverage