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Sports - Player Roles in Team Sports

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offense

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

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defense

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

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halfback

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

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reliever

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

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middle reliever

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

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midfielder

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

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long reliever

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

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setup man

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

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left-handed specialist

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

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swingman

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

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bowler

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

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wicket-keeper

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

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fielder

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

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runner

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

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wide midfielder

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

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punter

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

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most valuable player

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

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kicker

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

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inherited runner

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

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spinner

a player in cricket who specializes in bowling spin deliveries

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opener

a player who starts a game or match

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wing back

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

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defenseman

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

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taxi squad

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

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fielder

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

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runner

any player who is currently carrying the football during a play

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captain

the player in charge of a sports team

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all-rounder

(cricket) a player skilled in both batting and bowling

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hybrid player

a player who excels in multiple roles within their sport

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lineman

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

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utility player

a versatile player who can play multiple positions competently

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opposite hitter

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

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batsman

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

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batswoman

a female cricket player who bats

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fireballer

a baseball pitcher who throws very fast pitches

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breakaway

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

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wing forward

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

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backstop

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

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hooker

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

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starting pitcher

the baseball player who begins the game

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prop

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

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closer

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

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point forward

a forward in basketball who handles playmaking duties

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