field general

• Termo usado no futebol americano para o quarterback que comanda o ataque do time em campo, tomando decisões estratégicas e dando instruções. Também é usado metaforicamente para um líder que coordena ações em um ambiente dinâmico.

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.

   Líder da equipe

   • 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.

   general em campo

   • 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.