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Sports - Defense Players in Team Sports

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defense
[noun]

(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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sweeper
[noun]

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

Ex: She played as sweeper throughout her career , excelling in reading the game .
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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

Ex: Despite facing relentless pressure, the back four held their ground admirably throughout the match, ensuring a clean sheet for their team.
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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

Ex: nose tackle's job is to occupy blockers , allowing the linebackers to make tackles .
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a football player who defends against the run and rushes the quarterback

Ex: defensive end forced a fumble with a powerful tackle .
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(American football) a defensive player who stops the run, covers pass receivers, and strike the quarterback when needed

Ex: With a powerful hit , linebacker forced a fumble that was recovered by his team .
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(American football) a defensive player positioned in the center of the field, responsible for coordinating and leading the defense

Ex: His speed and agility make him an middle linebacker in coverage .
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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

Ex: Teams often use outside linebackers to disrupt the opposing team 's passing game .
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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

Ex: cornerback's speed allowed him to close the gap and tackle the receiver immediately after the catch .
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a defensive back in American football who is the fifth defensive back, often used in passing situations

Ex: Our nickelback played a crucial role in stopping their passing game.
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dimeback
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a defensive player in American football used primarily in situations requiring extra pass coverage

Ex: The coach decided to bring in dimeback to counter the opponent 's passing attack .
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a player in football responsible for preventing the opposing team from completing forward passes and making significant gains

Ex: Training camp focused heavily on improving defensive backs' techniques .
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defender
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a player who is primarily responsible for defending their team's goal or territory, and preventing the opposing team from scoring

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a player that guards the goal in soccer or other sports

Ex: goalkeeper's quick reflexes earned him the player of the match award .
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pitcher
[noun]

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

Ex: pitcher's ability to change speeds effectively makes him difficult to hit .
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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

Ex: He 's a infielder, capable of playing both shortstop and second base .
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a defensive player in baseball who fields positions in the outfield, including left field, center field, and right field

Ex: Positioned in center field, the outfielder tracked down a deep fly ball.
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a cricket player positioned on the boundary or deep in the field who catches high balls and stops runs

Ex: With a diving effort , outfielder saved a certain boundary .
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(baseball) an infielder who plays near first base and catches throws to get batters out

Ex: The first baseman caught a line drive hit down the first base line.
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left half
[noun]

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

Ex: The coach praised left half for his consistent performance .
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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

Ex: libero communicated constantly with the goalkeeper and defenders .
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a volleyball player who specializes in quick attacks and blocking in the center of the net

Ex: During the match , middle hitter scored several points with her powerful attacks .
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a key player in soccer responsible for both defending and attacking, often positioned in the middle of the field

Ex: He ’s known as the central midfielder in the league .
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a soccer player positioned centrally who primarily focuses on defending and breaking up the opposition's attacks

Ex: central defensive midfielder has great vision and anticipation .
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(volleyball) a player known for exceptional defensive skills, particularly in receiving serves and digging balls

Ex: As defensive specialist, his focus is on perfecting his passing technique .
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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

Ex: blocker's job is crucial for successful running plays .
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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

Ex: In a tight match, the blueliner's crucial block in the final minutes preserved the team's lead and secured the victory.
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backcourt
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(basketball) the defensive players responsible for guarding the opposing team's guards

Ex: The coach credited backcourt for their tenacity in closing out on shooters .
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a defensive player in American football who defends against long passes and provides extra coverage in the secondary

Ex: Despite the offense 's efforts , free safety broke up the pass intended for the wide receiver .
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