Tailback
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verb
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(As a noun)
Tailback ( noun )
In football, tailback refers to a running back who is positioned behind the offensive line and is responsible for carrying the ball.
Origin:
Tailback has its origin from the combination of two words 'tail' meaning end part or last part and 'back' meaning position behind.
Examples:
- The tailback for the home team was quick and agile, making it hard for the opposing defense to tackle him.
- During the game, the tailback ran for over 100 yards and scored 2 touchdowns, helping his team to win.
- The tailback's impressive performance earned him the title of player of the game.
- The coach was happy with the tailback's contribution to the game and praised him in front of the whole team.
- The tailback's statistics showed that he was one of the best players in the league and helped his team secure a spot in the playoffs.
(As a verb)
Tailback ( verb )
In football, tailback refers to a running back who is positioned behind the offensive line and is responsible for carrying the ball.
Origin:
Tailback has its origin from the combination of two words 'tail' meaning end part or last part and 'back' meaning position behind.
Examples:
- The tailback for the home team was quick and agile, making it hard for the opposing defense to tackle him.
- During the game, the tailback ran for over 100 yards and scored 2 touchdowns, helping his team to win.
- The tailback's impressive performance earned him the title of player of the game.
- The coach was happy with the tailback's contribution to the game and praised him in front of the whole team.
- The tailback's statistics showed that he was one of the best players in the league and helped his team secure a spot in the playoffs.