halfback

Speech parts

1. halfback - Noun

2. halfback - Verb

Meaning

(American football) an offensive back usually positioned behind the quarterback and to the side of the fullback

(football) the running back who plays the offensive halfback position

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A breakthrough season for Fluhler also sees her a nominee for Black Ferns Sevens Player of the Year, along with playmaker Kelly Brazier and halfback Tyla Nathan-Wong. Source: Internet

Although positions will typically be categorized as either fullback, halfback, midfield/inner or striker, it is important for players to have an understanding of every position on the field. Source: Internet

Blues coach Brad Fittler believes Trent Robinson faces a dilemma with his halves pairing going forward and may need to switch Luke Keary to halfback. Source: Internet

Lombardi preached discipline, but Hornung, free-spirited as he was, became one of his favorites, and he installed him at left halfback, the key man in what became Green Bay’s signature play, the Packer sweep. Source: Internet

For example, it is not uncommon to see a halfback overlap and end up in either attacking position, with the midfield and strikers being responsible for re-adjusting to fill the space they left. Source: Internet

In the face of a crippling injury toll, and alongside halfback Kyle Flanagan, he became the dominant force out of necessity. Source: Internet

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