Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈbækˌfild/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
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/ˈbakfiːld/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
Noun
The rear part of the field of play, particularly Synonym of outfield.
Usage- Rare
The rear part of the field of play, particularly The area behind the line of scrimmage occupied before the snap by the team on offense.
The rear part of the field of play, particularly The area behind either the offensive or defensive line.
Usage- US usage
- Examples
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Moving the ball directly out of the backfield is the greatest form of attack there is.
More examples (2)
Cheryl Salisbury[…]moved back to defense, and became a veteran force on the backfield. By 2003 she was captain of the Matildas, but still found enough time to hone her skills for the WUSA[…]
“Like you should talk about good soccer, Ethan,” said Joshua, the team's starting keeper. “I bet every girl on the soccer team knows not to go charging on goal from the backfield, ignoring her teammates.”
The players occupying this area.
- Examples
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Maryland's football team practiced for the third straight day yesterday without its starting backfield.
Noun
the offensive football players who line up behind the linemen
- Broader terms