noun
- plural of backfield; the area behind the line of scrimmage in football, or the players positioned there
Usage: sports terminology
Examples
- The coach analyzed both teams’ backfields before the game.
- Strong backfields are essential for successful running plays.
- The defensive coordinator studied film of opposing backfields.
- College scouts evaluate backfields for potential draft picks.
- Both backfields showed impressive speed during practice.
- The team’s backfield struggled with pass protection.