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halfback [ˈhɑːfbæk] N

halfback

(足球)前卫 qiánwèi

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He was a versatile player, starting at safety on defense and halfback on offense, as well as punting, placekicking, and returning punts and kickoffs. en.wikipedia.org

Fullbacks are technically running backs, but today the term running back is usually used in referring to the halfback or tailback. en.wikipedia.org

After four days at linebacker he was moved to halfback, where he remained for the rest of his football career. en.wikipedia.org

As a halfback with a 14-year career he played from 19291937, 1939, (interrupted by war service) 1944-1947. en.wikipedia.org

In a running based game plan the halfback was typically the cornerstone of the offense. en.wikipedia.org

In 1898, he was selected again, this time as a halfback. en.wikipedia.org

He became the football team's starting right halfback in the middle of the following year, his sophomore season. en.wikipedia.org

He played mainly in the five-eighth or halfback positions. en.wikipedia.org

His primarily plays hooker but can fill in at five-eighth and halfback. en.wikipedia.org

Typical formations include two defensive halfbacks, one on each side, but deeper than the cornerbacks. en.wikipedia.org

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