Football

Football

Football, also called American Football, is a team sport consisting of two teams each of which can have 11 players on the field at any given time.

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nickel back

Sports; Football

An extra, or fifth, defensive back. Named after the coin, worth five cents. Originally popularized by the Miami Dolphins in the 1970s but now common.

one back formation

Sports; Football

A formation where the offensive team has one running back in the backfield with the quarterback. Other eligible receivers are near the line of scrimmage.

no-huddle offense

Sports; Football

A type of offensive strategy where the offense quickly gets to the line of scrimmage without huddling before the next play. Also called a hurry up offense.

single wing

Sports; Football

A formation, now out of fashion, most popular about 1920-50, with an overload and wingback on one side and two backs about 5 yards deep to receive the snap.

slot

Sports; Football

The area between a split end and the offensive line. A pass receiver lined up in the slot at the snap of the ball may be called a slotback or slot receiver.

defensive back

Sports; Football

A cornerback or safety on the defensive team; commonly defends against wide receivers on passing plays. Generally there are 4 defensive backs playing at a time.

guard

Sports; Football

A player position on offense. Also, in a 5 man defensive line sometimes used in high school or college, the player over center may be known as the "nose guard".