Positions in Team Sports

to or toward the front

She stepped forward to address the audience.

the three central positions on an American football team's offensive line, typically including the left guard, center, and right guard

The coach emphasized the importance of the interior offensive line in protecting the quarterback.

an American football position in the offensive backfield, typically responsible for carrying the ball on running plays and catching passes

The team's offense relies heavily on the tailback for gaining yardage on the ground.

a versatile offensive American football position that combines the roles of a fullback and a tight end

He excels as an H-back due to his versatility.

a hair on the head that its tip has been divided into two parts because it is dry or in a poor condition

a position in American football that lines up near the offensive line and serves as both a receiver and a blocker

The tight end's placement on the field allows for versatile offensive plays.

a key position in rugby responsible for directing the attack and often acting as the team's playmaker

Our fly-half is crucial for setting up offensive plays.

a position in American football responsible for stopping the run and pressuring the quarterback

Teams rely on their defensive tackle to plug gaps and make tackles.

(baseball) the person who plays the shortstop position

a defensive position in soccer or American football, where a player guards the central area near their team's goal

She has been playing center back since she joined the team.

a position in basketball or hockey, where players use their size and strength near the opponent's goal

The hockey team's power forward is known for crashing the net and creating scoring opportunities.

a position in basketball responsible for playing on the perimeter, scoring, rebounding, and defending

She plays small forward for her college basketball team.

a position in basketball responsible for bringing the ball up the court and initiating the team's offense

She's known for her quick reflexes and sharp passes as a point guard.

a position in basketball that is in charge of scoring points by shooting the ball, typically from long range

She plays as a shooting guard for her college basketball team.

a position in team sports like soccer or field hockey, where the player's primary role is to score goals and create opportunities for teammates

She plays exceptionally well as a center forward for her school's soccer team.

in or to the direction behind us

He stepped back to give his friend more room to dance.

(football) the person who plays quarterback

a rugby position, typically involving tall, powerful players who specialize in line-outs and scrums

The coach praised the lock forward for his defensive skills.

a narrow channel or ravine formed by the erosion of soil, especially by running water during rainfall or storms

Heavy rains carved a deep gully through the soft earth of the hillside.

to move smoothly, easily, or quietly in a particular direction or position

The skater effortlessly slipped across the ice, creating elegant patterns with each glide.

a fielding position on the cricket field, positioned straight ahead and closer to the bowler than the batsman on the off side

Success at mid-on demands good fielding technique and agile movement.

a fielding position in cricket on the boundary behind the bowler's arm, toward the leg side

He hit the ball straight down to long on for a single.

the fielding position in cricket deep on the off side, typically towards the boundary

The captain placed a fielder at long off to prevent easy singles.

a fielding position in cricket placed behind square leg on the boundary

The batsman targeted the deep square leg with a lofted shot.

a fielding position in cricket positioned behind the batsman on the leg side, typically at an acute angle to the batsman's stance

The captain moved the fine leg fielder closer to the boundary for the last over.

a fielding position in cricket roughly square of the batsman on the leg side

The fielder stationed at square leg took a sharp catch.

(baseball) a position in the outfield responsible for covering a significant portion of the outfield and catching balls hit in the center

Playing center field requires exceptional speed and good judgment.

a baseball position in the outfield responsible for covering the area between center field and the right foul line

Playing right field requires a strong throwing arm and good fielding skills.

one of the four bases on the diamond-shaped field that runners must touch in sequence to score a run

The infielders shifted their positioning depending on whether there was a runner on second base.

(baseball) a position in the outfield responsible for covering the area between center field and the left foul line

Success in left field demands quick reflexes and the ability to throw accurately to bases.

the base that a baserunner must touch third in order to score a run

He slid into third base just ahead of the throw.

the middle part or point of an area or object

She placed a vase of flowers on the center of the dining table.