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back line
noun
(in some team sports) the defensive players considered as a unit
Example Sentences
Tuchel has stressed the need for off-the-ball running in behind defences to stretch the back line, open up spaces for team-mates and to receive the ball over the top in goal scoring situations.
England's 4-4-2 shape was bypassed initially by Senegal's defence, who passed the ball across the back line before carrying it up the pitch, often on Kane's side.
Although, credit is due to the back line tonight, they were solid.
As admirable as it was of him to relentlessly press the opposing back line, the fans didn’t pay to watch him run and run and run.
They love the offloading game, and they've got very good athletes in the forward pack and also in the back line.
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