field general

• Begriff aus dem American Football für den Quarterback, der die Offensive seiner Mannschaft auf dem Feld führt, strategische Entscheidungen trifft und Anweisungen gibt. Auch metaphorisch für einen Anführer, der in einer dynamischen Umgebung die Aktionen koordiniert.

A term used in American football for the quarterback who directs the team's offense on the field, making strategic decisions and calling plays. Also used metaphorically for a leader who coordinates operations in a dynamic environment.

1. Quarterback or team leaderB2informalamerican

   A player, typically the quarterback in American football, who directs the team's offensive plays and strategy on the field.

   Feldherr

   • The field general called an audible at the line of scrimmage.
   • He is known as the field general of the team, leading every drive.
   • A good field general reads the defense before snapping the ball.

2. On-field strategistB2informalamerican

   Any player in a team sport who takes charge of coordinating teammates and making tactical decisions during the game.

   Feldherr auf dem Spielfeld

   • The point guard acts as the field general on the basketball court.
   • In soccer, the central midfielder often serves as the field general.
   • The team's field general organized the defense after the timeout.