Word
backfield
Phoneticsback·field
US/ˈbækˌfiɫd/
UK/bˈækfiːld/
Definition
n. the area behind the main line of players in a sport like rugby or American football. It is where the players who run with the ball are positioned.
n. the area behind the primary defensive or offensive line in sports such as rugby or American football. Refers to the players stationed in this region, typically responsible for ball-carrying or receiving passes.
Examples
“The team's best runner is playing in the backfield today.”
“The coach adjusted the backfield strategy to create more space for the running backs to break through the defense.”
“In modern rugby, the backfield is often the site of high-intensity tactical plays, where quick passing and lateral movement are used to exploit gaps in the opposing defense.”
Examples
simple
“The team's best runner is playing in the backfield today.”
contextual
“The coach adjusted the backfield strategy to create more space for the running backs to break through the defense.”
complex
“In modern rugby, the backfield is often the site of high-intensity tactical plays, where quick passing and lateral movement are used to exploit gaps in the opposing defense.”