(in sports) the players who try to not allow the opposing team to score; the position or role of these players on the field
защита
a defensive soccer player positioned behind the main defenders to provide additional cover and clearances
либеро
the four defensive players, in a soccer match, whose main objective is to stop the opposing team from scoring goals
четверка защитников
(American football) a defensive lineman who lines up in the center of the defensive line to stop the run and disrupt the offense
носовой тэкл
a football player who defends against the run and rushes the quarterback
защитный конец
(American football) a defensive player who stops the run, covers pass receivers, and strike the quarterback when needed
лайнбекер
(American football) a defensive player positioned in the center of the field, responsible for coordinating and leading the defense
средний лайнбекер
a defensive player in American football who primarily defends against the run and pass from the outer edges of the defensive formation
внешей лайнбекер
a defensive player in American football who covers wide receivers to prevent them from catching passes and defends against deep throws
корнербек
a defensive back in American football who is the fifth defensive back, often used in passing situations
никелбэк
a defensive player in American football used primarily in situations requiring extra pass coverage
даймбэк
a player in football responsible for preventing the opposing team from completing forward passes and making significant gains
защитный игрок
a player who is primarily responsible for defending their team's goal or territory, and preventing the opposing team from scoring
защитник
a player that guards the goal in soccer or other sports
вратарь
the player who throws the ball toward home plate, aiming to get batters out and prevent runs
питчер
a defensive player in baseball who fields positions within the diamond, including first base, second base, shortstop, and third base
инфилдер
a defensive player in baseball who fields positions in the outfield, including left field, center field, and right field
аутфилдер
a cricket player positioned on the boundary or deep in the field who catches high balls and stops runs
аутфилдер
(baseball) an infielder who plays near first base and catches throws to get batters out
первый базовый игрок
a defensive player positioned on the left side of the field or court in field hockey and soccer
левый полузащитник
a versatile defensive player in soccer, often acting as a sweeper, positioned behind the main line of defense
либеро
a volleyball player who specializes in quick attacks and blocking in the center of the net
центральный нападающий
a key player in soccer responsible for both defending and attacking, often positioned in the middle of the field
центральный полузащитник
a soccer player positioned centrally who primarily focuses on defending and breaking up the opposition's attacks
центральный защитный полузащитник
(volleyball) a player known for exceptional defensive skills, particularly in receiving serves and digging balls
защитный специалист
a player in American football who prevents defensive players from tackling the ball carrier or quarterback
блокировщик
a player in ice hockey, whose primary role is to defend their team's goal and prevent the opposing team from scoring
защитник
(basketball) the defensive players responsible for guarding the opposing team's guards
задняя линия
a defensive player in American football who defends against long passes and provides extra coverage in the secondary
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