tailback

A noun referring to the offensive back in American football who lines up farthest from the line of scrimmage, or the position itself.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das im American Football einen Angriffsspieler bezeichnet, der am weitesten von der Line of Scrimmage entfernt aufgestellt ist, oder die Position dieses Spielers.

1. Player position B2 formal american sport

   In American football, the offensive back who lines up farthest from the line of scrimmage, often responsible for running with the ball.

   • The tailback broke through the defensive line for a touchdown.
   • He was recruited as a tailback for the university team.
   • The coach praised the tailback's speed and agility.

   🇩🇪Tailback

   Synonyme: halfbackrunning back

2. Playing role B2 formal american sport

   The specific position of an offensive back who is positioned behind the fullback and is primarily a runner.

   • He has been playing tailback since high school.
   • The tailback's role is crucial for the running game.
   • She studied the tailback's movements to improve her own technique.

   🇩🇪Runningback (Position)

   Synonyme: halfbackrunning back

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• tailback's possessive singular form