Sports - Rôles des joueurs dans les sports d'équipe

(in sports) the players of a team who are trying to score against the rival team

attaque

(in sports) the players who try to not allow the opposing team to score; the position or role of these players on the field

défense

a versatile player in soccer or American football positioned between the forwards and defenders, responsible for both offensive and defensive duties

demi-centre

a pitcher who comes into the game from the bullpen to replace another pitcher

relief

(baseball) a pitcher who enters the game after the starting pitcher but before the closer

relief intermédiaire

a player who operates primarily in the central area of the field in sports like soccer or rugby, with both defensive and offensive roles

milieu de terrain

(baseball) a pitcher who enters a game in relief of the starting pitcher and typically pitches multiple innings

relief long

(baseball) a relief pitcher who precedes the closer, usually pitching in the eighth inning to maintain the team's lead

relief pitcher

a player in baseball, who excels in facing or pitching against left-handed opponents

spécialiste gaucher

a versatile player who can play effectively at multiple positions, typically in basketball or baseball

joueur polyvalent

(cricket) a player who throws the ball to the batsman

lanceur

(cricket) the player who stands behind the stumps to catch deliveries from the bowler and attempt to dismiss batsmen

gardien de guichet

a player on the cricket team who positions themselves strategically to stop or catch the ball hit by the batsman, aiming to dismiss them or prevent runs

champion

a player who is currently advancing or attempting to advance along the bases after hitting the ball

coureur

a soccer player who operates primarily on the flanks of the field, contributing both defensively and offensively

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an American football player who specializes in punting the ball to the opposing team, usually on fourth down, to change field position

punteur

the palyer that is judged to be the most significant or useful in the team

meilleur joueur

a player who specializes in kicking the ball, usually for field goals, extra points, and kickoffs

botteur

(baseball) a baserunner on base when a relief pitcher enters the game, with the responsibility of the previous pitcher

coureur hérité

a player in cricket who specializes in bowling spin deliveries

spin bowler

a player who starts a game or match

ouverture

a defensive player in sports, typically football or soccer, who plays as both a full back and a winger

arrière latéral

a player in sports such as hockey or soccer who primarily plays on the defensive end of the field or rink

défenseur

a group of reserve players on a sports team who are available to be called up to the main roster as needed

équipe de réserve

any player on the baseball defensive team who positions themselves in the field to catch or field the ball hit by the batter

champion

any player who is currently carrying the football during a play

coureur

the player in charge of a sports team

capitaine

(cricket) a player skilled in both batting and bowling

joueur polyvalent

a player who excels in multiple roles within their sport

joueur hybride

am American football player player who lines up in the line of scrimmage

joueur de ligne

a versatile player who can play multiple positions competently

joueur polyvalent

a volleyball player who primarily attacks from the right side of the court

attaquant opposé

a baseball player from the batting team who takes their turn to bat and attempts to score runs by hitting the ball delivered by the bowler

batteur

a female cricket player who bats

batteuse

a baseball pitcher who throws very fast pitches

un lanceur rapide

(rugby) a player who breaks away from the opposing team's defense, often with the ball

déchirure

a player in rugby union positioned on the side of the scrum, primarily responsible for attacking and defending at the breakdown

ailier de la mêlée

(baseball) the catcher, who stands behind home plate and is responsible for catching pitches, preventing passed balls, and managing the defense

receveur

a rugby player in the front row of the scrum who uses their feet to hook the ball back to their team

talonneur

the baseball player who begins the game

lanceur de départ

(rugby) a forward player who supports the scrum and is responsible for providing power and stability

pilier

a relief pitcher who is brought in to pitch the final innings, usually the ninth

finisseur

a forward in basketball who handles playmaking duties

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