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Sports - Defense Players in Team Sports

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sweeper
[noun]

a defensive soccer player positioned behind the main defenders to provide additional cover and clearances

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back four
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the four defensive players, in a soccer match, whose main objective is to stop the opposing team from scoring goals

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(American football) a defensive lineman who lines up in the center of the defensive line to stop the run and disrupt the offense

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a football player who defends against the run and rushes the quarterback

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(American football) a defensive player who stops the run, covers pass receivers, and strike the quarterback when needed

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(American football) a defensive player positioned in the center of the field, responsible for coordinating and leading the defense

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a defensive player in American football who primarily defends against the run and pass from the outer edges of the defensive formation

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a defensive player in American football who covers wide receivers to prevent them from catching passes and defends against deep throws

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a defensive back in American football who is the fifth defensive back, often used in passing situations

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dimeback
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a defensive player in American football used primarily in situations requiring extra pass coverage

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a player in football responsible for preventing the opposing team from completing forward passes and making significant gains

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a player that guards the goal in soccer or other sports

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pitcher
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the player who throws the ball toward home plate, aiming to get batters out and prevent runs

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infielder
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a defensive player in baseball who fields positions within the diamond, including first base, second base, shortstop, and third base

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a defensive player in baseball who fields positions in the outfield, including left field, center field, and right field

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a cricket player positioned on the boundary or deep in the field who catches high balls and stops runs

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(baseball) an infielder who plays near first base and catches throws to get batters out

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left half
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a defensive player positioned on the left side of the field or court in field hockey and soccer

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libero
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a versatile defensive player in soccer, often acting as a sweeper, positioned behind the main line of defense

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a volleyball player who specializes in quick attacks and blocking in the center of the net

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a key player in soccer responsible for both defending and attacking, often positioned in the middle of the field

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a soccer player positioned centrally who primarily focuses on defending and breaking up the opposition's attacks

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(volleyball) a player known for exceptional defensive skills, particularly in receiving serves and digging balls

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blocker
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a player in American football who prevents defensive players from tackling the ball carrier or quarterback

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blueliner
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a player in ice hockey, whose primary role is to defend their team's goal and prevent the opposing team from scoring

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backcourt
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(basketball) the defensive players responsible for guarding the opposing team's guards

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a defensive player in American football who defends against long passes and provides extra coverage in the secondary

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