backfield
noun/ˈbækfiːld/
Frequency rank: #16,658 most common English word
Meaning
the area behind the line of scrimmage, or the players positioned there (such as the quarterback and running backs) in American football.
Example sentence
The coach redesigned the offense to give the backfield more room to maneuver.
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