the team, players, or tactics whose primary role is to prevent the opposing side from scoring or gaining advantage in a game or match
obrona, zaplecze
a defensive soccer player positioned behind the main defenders to provide additional cover and clearances
stoper, libero
the four defensive players, in a soccer match, whose main objective is to stop the opposing team from scoring goals
czwórka obrońców, linia czterech obrońców
(American football) a defensive lineman who lines up in the center of the defensive line to stop the run and disrupt the offense
nosowy obrońca, nose tackle
a football player who defends against the run and rushes the quarterback
koniec obronny, obrońca zewnętrzny
(American football) a defensive player who stops the run, covers pass receivers, and strike the quarterback when needed
linebacker, obrońca
(American football) a defensive player positioned in the center of the field, responsible for coordinating and leading the defense
środkowy linebacker, środkowy obrońca
a defensive player in American football who primarily defends against the run and pass from the outer edges of the defensive formation
zewnętrzny linebacker, zewnętrzny rozgrywający obrony
a defensive player in American football who covers wide receivers to prevent them from catching passes and defends against deep throws
cornerback, obrońca narożny
a defensive back in American football who is the fifth defensive back, often used in passing situations
nickelback, piąty obrońca
a defensive player in American football used primarily in situations requiring extra pass coverage
dimeback, dodatkowy obrońca
a player in football responsible for preventing the opposing team from completing forward passes and making significant gains
obrońca tylny, defensywny pomocnik
a player who is primarily responsible for defending their team's goal or territory, and preventing the opposing team from scoring
obrońca, defensor
a player that guards the goal in soccer or other sports
bramkarz, golkiper
the player who throws the ball toward home plate, aiming to get batters out and prevent runs
miotacz, pitcher
a defensive player in baseball who fields positions within the diamond, including first base, second base, shortstop, and third base
zawodnik pola wewnętrznego, wewnętrzny
a defensive player in baseball who fields positions in the outfield, including left field, center field, and right field
zapolowy, łapacz
a cricket player positioned on the boundary or deep in the field who catches high balls and stops runs
zapolowy, łapacz
(baseball) an infielder who plays near first base and catches throws to get batters out
pierwszobazowy, łapacz na pierwszej bazie
a defensive player positioned on the left side of the field or court in field hockey and soccer
lewy pomocnik, lewy defensywny pomocnik
a versatile defensive player in soccer, often acting as a sweeper, positioned behind the main line of defense
libero, zamiatacz
a volleyball player who specializes in quick attacks and blocking in the center of the net
środkowy atakujący, środkowy blokujący
a key player in soccer responsible for both defending and attacking, often positioned in the middle of the field
pomocnik środkowy, środkowy pomocnik
a soccer player positioned centrally who primarily focuses on defending and breaking up the opposition's attacks
środkowy pomocnik defensywny, defensywny pomocnik
(volleyball) a player known for exceptional defensive skills, particularly in receiving serves and digging balls
specjalista obrony
a player in American football who prevents defensive players from tackling the ball carrier or quarterback
bloker, ochroniarz
a player in ice hockey, whose primary role is to defend their team's goal and prevent the opposing team from scoring
obrońca, zawodnik niebieskiej linii
(basketball) the defensive players responsible for guarding the opposing team's guards
backcourt, obrońcy tylnej linii
a defensive player in American football who defends against long passes and provides extra coverage in the secondary
wolne bezpieczeństwo, wolny obrońca
