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halfback

/ˈhæf.bæk/

Traduction: Nom désignant une position au football américain, plus précisément le porteur de ballon évoluant comme demi-offensif dans l'attaque, ou une position de défenseur dans une équipe de football (soccer).

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B2formalcommonsport/ˈhæf.bæk/

A noun referring to a position in football, specifically the running back who plays the offensive halfback position, or the position of a back on a football team.

  • 🇫🇷Nom désignant une position au football américain, plus précisément le porteur de ballon évoluant comme demi-offensif dans l'attaque, ou une position de défenseur dans une équipe de football (soccer).
  1. Offensive position in American football B2 formal american sport

    A running back who lines up behind the quarterback and is primarily responsible for running with the ball, catching passes, and blocking.

    • The halfback broke through the defensive line for a touchdown.
    • He was recruited as a halfback because of his speed and agility.
    • The quarterback handed the ball off to the halfback on the sweep play.

    🇫🇷Halfback (football américain)

    Synonymes: running backtailback

  2. Position in football B2 formal american sport

    The specific position of a back on a football team, typically involved in running and passing plays.

    • The halfback position requires excellent vision and quick decision-making.
    • He was moved from wide receiver to halfback to utilize his running skills.
    • The team's halfback led the league in rushing yards.

    🇫🇷Demi offensif (au football américain)

    Synonymes: running backtailback

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