Gli sport - Ruoli dei giocatori negli sport di squadra

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

attacco

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

difesa

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

centrocampista

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

rilascio

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

rilasciatore intermedio

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

centrocampista

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

rilasciatore lungo

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

rilievo

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

specialista mancino

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

giocatore versatile

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

lanciatore

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

ricevitore

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

giocatore di campo

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

corridore

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

centrocampista largo

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

punter

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

miglior giocatore

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

calciatore

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

corridore ereditato

a player in cricket who specializes in bowling spin deliveries

spin bowler

a player who starts a game or match

apritore

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

terzino

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

difensore

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

squadra di riserva

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

giocatore di campo

any player who is currently carrying the football during a play

corridore

the player in charge of a sports team

capitano

(cricket) a player skilled in both batting and bowling

giocatore tuttofare

a player who excels in multiple roles within their sport

giocatore ibrido

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

giocatore di linea

a versatile player who can play multiple positions competently

giocatore versatile

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

hitter opposto

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

battitore

a female cricket player who bats

battitrice

a baseball pitcher who throws very fast pitches

un lanciatore veloce

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

strappo

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

ala avanti

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

ricevitore

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

hooker

the baseball player who begins the game

lanciatore partente

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

pilone

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

salvatore

a forward in basketball who handles playmaking duties

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