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Sports - Player Roles in Team Sports

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offense
[noun]

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

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defense
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(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
[noun]

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

Ex: halfback needs to be agile and have good decision-making skills under pressure .
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reliever
[noun]

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

Ex: The closer is their reliever for finishing games .
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(baseball) a pitcher who enters the game after the starting pitcher but before the closer

Ex: middle reliever warmed up quickly when the starter began to tire in the fifth inning .
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a player who operates primarily in the central area of the field in sports like soccer or rugby, with both defensive and offensive roles

Ex: Midfielders often act as the link between the defense and the forwards .
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(baseball) a pitcher who enters a game in relief of the starting pitcher and typically pitches multiple innings

Ex: The manager called on long reliever after the starter struggled in the third inning .
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setup man
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(baseball) a relief pitcher who precedes the closer, usually pitching in the eighth inning to maintain the team's lead

Ex: In baseball , setup man's role is crucial in bridging the gap between the starting pitcher and the closer .
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a player in baseball, who excels in facing or pitching against left-handed opponents

Ex: His career flourished when he embraced his role as left-handed specialist in the later innings of games .
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swingman
[noun]

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

Ex: The team drafted a promising swingman known for his athleticism and scoring ability .
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bowler
[noun]

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

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

Ex: wicket-keeper wears gloves and stands close to the stumps .
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fielder
[noun]

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

Ex: Standing at fine leg , fielder's swift fielding prevented the ball from crossing the boundary .
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runner
[noun]

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

Ex: runner rounded second base aggressively and headed for third .
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a soccer player who operates primarily on the flanks of the field, contributing both defensively and offensively

Ex: In modern soccer tactics, the wide midfielder often plays a crucial role in providing width to the attack.
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punter
[noun]

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

Ex: punter angled his kick toward the sideline to pin the opponents deep in their own territory .
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the palyer that is judged to be the most significant or useful in the team

Ex: The soccer goalkeeper was named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament after making a series of crucial saves and keeping clean sheets in several key matches.
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kicker
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a player who specializes in kicking the ball, usually for field goals, extra points, and kickoffs

Ex: The kicker made his NFL debut with a successful 40-yard field goal .
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(baseball) a baserunner on base when a relief pitcher enters the game, with the responsibility of the previous pitcher

Ex: The relief pitcher successfully stranded all inherited runners last season.
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spinner
[noun]

a player in cricket who specializes in bowling spin deliveries

Ex: The spinner announced his retirement after a successful career .
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opener
[noun]

a player who starts a game or match

Ex: The basketball team's opener dominated the court with his impressive dribbling skills.
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wing back
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a defensive player in sports, typically football or soccer, who plays as both a full back and a winger

Ex: wing back intercepted the pass and initiated a counterattack .
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a player in sports such as hockey or soccer who primarily plays on the defensive end of the field or rink

Ex: defenseman's speed allows him to cover a lot of ground on the ice .
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a group of reserve players on a sports team who are available to be called up to the main roster as needed

Ex: Several athletes on taxi squad have already played at the college level and are eager for their pro debut .
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fielder
[noun]

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

Ex: fielder covered a lot of ground to catch the deep fly ball .
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runner
[noun]

any player who is currently carrying the football during a play

Ex: After receiving a pitch from the quarterback , runner cut back across the field .
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captain
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the player in charge of a sports team

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(cricket) a player skilled in both batting and bowling

Ex: It 's rare to find all-rounder who can consistently deliver with both bat and ball .
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a player who excels in multiple roles within their sport

Ex: The soccer team benefits from having hybrid players who can play midfield and defense interchangeably .
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lineman
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an American football player who lines up in the line of scrimmage

Ex: Reacting swiftly to the play , the lineman's instincts make him a standout defender .
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a versatile player who can play multiple positions competently

Ex: Being utility player requires adaptability and a strong understanding of the game .
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a volleyball player who primarily attacks from the right side of the court

Ex: opposite hitter adjusted her approach to counter the block .
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batsman
[noun]

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

Ex: batsman defended the ball well to avoid getting out .
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batswoman
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a female cricket player who bats

Ex: As batswoman, she prefers to play aggressively .
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a baseball pitcher who throws very fast pitches

Ex: The manager relied on fireballer to close out crucial games during the season .
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breakaway
[noun]

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

Ex: breakaway seized the opportunity and dashed through the gap in the defense .
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a player in rugby union positioned on the side of the scrum, primarily responsible for attacking and defending at the breakdown

Ex: In today 's match , wing forward played a pivotal role in defense .
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backstop
[noun]

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

Ex: backstop's leadership behind the plate helped guide the pitching staff through tough situations .
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hooker
[noun]

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

Ex: The coach emphasized the importance of hooker's role .
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the baseball player who begins the game

Ex: starting pitcher kept the opposing team scoreless for five innings .
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prop
[noun]

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

Ex: The coach praised prop for his exceptional work in the front row .
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closer
[noun]

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

Ex: She trains intensively to maintain her role as the closer.
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a forward in basketball who handles playmaking duties

Ex: Her versatility as point forward makes her a valuable asset .
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