back line

noun

1. (in some team sports) the defensive players considered as a unit

Example Sentences

This opened up space in front of the back line for Nicolo Savona to arrive in and score.

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Vanney also wants to add depth on the back line and in the midfield.

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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.

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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.

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Although, credit is due to the back line tonight, they were solid.

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