Esportes - Funções dos jogadores em esportes coletivos

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

ataque

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

defesa

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

meia

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

reliever

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

reliever intermediário

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

meio-campista

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

reliever longo

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

jogador de configuração

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

especialista canhoto

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

jogador versátil

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

lanzador

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

guarda-pletadores

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

jogador de campo

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

corredor

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

meio-campista 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

jogador mais valioso

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

cobrador

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

corredor herdado

a player in cricket who specializes in bowling spin deliveries

spin bowler

a player who starts a game or match

abridor

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

lateral

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

defensores

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

equipe de táxi

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

jogador de campo

any player who is currently carrying the football during a play

corredor

the player in charge of a sports team

capitão

(cricket) a player skilled in both batting and bowling

jogador versátil

a player who excels in multiple roles within their sport

jogador híbrido

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

jogador de linha

a versatile player who can play multiple positions competently

jogador versátil

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

atacante oposto

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

batedor

a female cricket player who bats

batedora

a baseball pitcher who throws very fast pitches

um arremessador rápido

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

quebra

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

asa dianteira

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

receptor

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

pitcher inicial

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

pilastra

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

finalizador

a forward in basketball who handles playmaking duties

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