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Sport - Ruoli dei Giocatori negli Sport di Squadra

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offense
offense
[sostantivo]

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

offesa

offesa

Ex: The team's offense dominated the game with three touchdowns in the first quarter. 
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defense
defense
[sostantivo]

the team, players, or tactics whose primary role is to prevent the opposing side from scoring or gaining advantage in a game or match

difesa

difesa

Ex: The defense held firm in the final quarter and preserved the 2–1 lead. 
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halfback
halfback
[sostantivo]

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

centrocampista, mezzala

centrocampista, mezzala

Ex: The halfback's role in soccer involves linking the defense with the midfield and aiding in ball distribution. 
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reliever
reliever
[sostantivo]

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

rilievo, lanciatore di rilievo

rilievo, lanciatore di rilievo

Ex: The reliever struck out the last batter to end the inning. 
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middle reliever
middle reliever
[sostantivo]

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

rilanciatore intermedio, lanciatore di rilievo intermedio

rilanciatore intermedio, lanciatore di rilievo intermedio

Ex: The team relied on their middle reliever to hold the lead in the seventh inning. 
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midfielder
midfielder
[sostantivo]

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, mediano

centrocampista, mediano

Ex: The midfielder intercepted the pass and quickly launched a counterattack. 
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long reliever
long reliever
[sostantivo]

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

rilievo lungo, lanciatore di rilievo lungo

rilievo lungo, lanciatore di rilievo lungo

Ex: The long reliever came in during the fifth inning to stabilize the game. 
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setup man
setup man
[sostantivo]

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

lanciatore di preparazione, preparatore

lanciatore di preparazione, preparatore

Ex: The setup man came in to pitch the eighth inning with a one-run lead. 
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left-handed specialist

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

specialista mancino, esperto mancino

specialista mancino, esperto mancino

Ex: The team brought in a left-handed specialist to face the dangerous lefty hitters in the opposing lineup. 
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swingman
swingman
[sostantivo]

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

giocatore versatile, uomo tuttofare

giocatore versatile, uomo tuttofare

Ex: He proved to be a valuable swingman, seamlessly transitioning from defense to offense. 
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bowler
bowler
[sostantivo]

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

lanciatore

lanciatore

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wicket-keeper
wicket-keeper
[sostantivo]

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

portiere, guardiano del wicket

portiere, guardiano del wicket

Ex: The wicket-keeper missed a stumping opportunity. 
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fielder
fielder
[sostantivo]

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, campo

giocatore di campo, campo

Ex: The fielder took a diving catch at point to dismiss the batsman. 
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runner
runner
[sostantivo]

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

corridore, corridore di base

corridore, corridore di base

Ex: The speedy runner stole second base. 
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wide midfielder
wide midfielder
[sostantivo]

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

centrocampista largo, esterno

centrocampista largo, esterno

Ex: The team's wide midfielder delivered a pinpoint cross into the box for the striker to score. 
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punter
punter
[sostantivo]

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

il calciatore di allontanamento, il punter

il calciatore di allontanamento, il punter

Ex: He's the team's punter and also handles kickoffs. 
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most valuable player

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

giocatore più prezioso, miglior giocatore

giocatore più prezioso, miglior giocatore

Ex: He was awarded the Most Valuable Player trophy after leading his team to victory in the championship game, with his exceptional performance on the field making him stand out among his peers. 
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kicker
kicker
[sostantivo]

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

calciatore, kicker

calciatore, kicker

Ex: The kicker nailed a 50-yard field goal to win the game. 
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inherited runner
inherited runner
[sostantivo]

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

corridore ereditato, corridore lasciato

corridore ereditato, corridore lasciato

Ex: The closer faced a tough situation with an inherited runner on third base. 
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spinner
spinner
[sostantivo]

a player in cricket who specializes in bowling spin deliveries

lanciatore di spin, spinner

lanciatore di spin, spinner

Ex: The young spinner made his debut in international cricket last year. 
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opener
opener
[sostantivo]

a player who starts a game or match

apritore, primo giocatore

apritore, primo giocatore

Ex: The opener swiftly scored a goal within the first five minutes of the match. 
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wing back
wing back
[sostantivo]

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

terzino fluidificante, difensore laterale

terzino fluidificante, difensore laterale

Ex: She excels as a wing back, covering the flank with speed and precision. 
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defenseman
defenseman
[sostantivo]

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

difensore, terzino

difensore, terzino

Ex: The defenseman intercepted the pass and cleared it out of the zone. 
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taxi squad
taxi squad
[sostantivo]

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

squadra taxi, gruppo di riserva

squadra taxi, gruppo di riserva

Ex: The hockey team's taxi squad includes promising young forwards and defensemen. 
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fielder
fielder
[sostantivo]

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, difensore

giocatore di campo, difensore

Ex: He's an excellent fielder, known for his strong arm and quick reflexes. 
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runner
runner
[sostantivo]

any player who is currently carrying the football during a play

corridore, portatore di palla

corridore, portatore di palla

Ex: The runner followed his blockers and dove into the end zone for a touchdown. 
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captain
captain
[sostantivo]

the player in charge of a sports team

capitano

capitano

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all-rounder
all-rounder
[sostantivo]

(cricket) a player skilled in both batting and bowling

giocatore completo, tuttofare

giocatore completo, tuttofare

Ex: She emerged as a promising all-rounder after her exceptional performance in the last series. 
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hybrid player
hybrid player
[sostantivo]

a player who excels in multiple roles within their sport

giocatore ibrido, tuttocampo

giocatore ibrido, tuttocampo

Ex: She's a hybrid player, equally effective as a point guard and shooting guard. 
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lineman
lineman
[sostantivo]

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

giocatore di linea, lineman

giocatore di linea, lineman

Ex: The offensive lineman's quick feet allowed him to protect the quarterback from the pass rush. 
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utility player
utility player
[sostantivo]

a versatile player who can play multiple positions competently

giocatore utilitario, giocatore polivalente

giocatore utilitario, giocatore polivalente

Ex: The team's utility player filled in at shortstop during the playoffs. 
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opposite hitter
opposite hitter
[sostantivo]

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

schiacciatore opposto, attaccante opposto

schiacciatore opposto, attaccante opposto

Ex: The opposite hitter executed a powerful spike to win the set. 
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batsman
batsman
[sostantivo]

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, giocatore di battuta

battitore, giocatore di battuta

Ex: The batsman drove the ball through covers for a boundary. 
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batswoman
batswoman
[sostantivo]

a female cricket player who bats

battitrice, giocatrice di cricket

battitrice, giocatrice di cricket

Ex: The batswoman scored a century in yesterday's match. 
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fireballer
fireballer
[sostantivo]

a baseball pitcher who throws very fast pitches

lanciatore di palle di fuoco, lanciatore veloce

lanciatore di palle di fuoco, lanciatore veloce

Ex: He's a fireballer, throwing pitches at over 100 mph. 
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breakaway
breakaway
[sostantivo]

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

sfondatore, avanzatore

sfondatore, avanzatore

Ex: She plays as a breakaway, making decisive moves in attack. 
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wing forward
wing forward
[sostantivo]

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

terza linea ala, flanker

terza linea ala, flanker

Ex: The wing forward secured the ball at the ruck. 
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backstop
backstop
[sostantivo]

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

ricevitore, catcher

ricevitore, catcher

Ex: The opposing team's strategy was to test the backstop's ability to throw out baserunners. 
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hooker
hooker
[sostantivo]

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

tallonatore, giocatore in prima linea incaricato di tallonare

tallonatore, giocatore in prima linea incaricato di tallonare

Ex: The hooker expertly won the ball in the scrum. 
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starting pitcher
starting pitcher
[sostantivo]

the baseball player who begins the game

lanciatore iniziale, partente

lanciatore iniziale, partente

Ex: The team's starting pitcher has an impressive fastball. 
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prop
prop
[sostantivo]

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

pilone, avanti

pilone, avanti

Ex: They relied on their prop to dominate in the scrum. 
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closer
closer
[sostantivo]

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

closer, chiuditore

closer, chiuditore

Ex: The closer struck out the last batter to win the game. 
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point forward
point forward
[sostantivo]

a forward in basketball who handles playmaking duties

ala playmaker, playmaker ala

ala playmaker, playmaker ala

Ex: LeBron James often plays as a point forward for his team. 
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