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What is a backfield?

What is a backfield? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (soccer) The area of play behind either the offensive or defensive line.
  2. The players positioned in this area.
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The team is so weak at cornerback that forcing the action in the opponent's backfield is the only way it can succeed.
He made three tackles in the Buc backfield and two more at the line of scrimmage.
You'll be lucky to get out of the backfield with your ball carrier, but at least you won't be able to complete as many long bombs.
The quarterback hands the ball off deep in the backfield to create the illusion of an inside zone play.
An effective run stuffer, he also can get into the backfield and pressure the quarterback.
He fires off the ball, disrupts the backfield and makes plays all over the football field.

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