back position

[/bæk pəˈzɪʃən/]
nounpl: back positions
posição de trás
1. A location or stance at the rear or behind something or someone
The goalkeeper takes a back position to defend the goal.
O goleiro ocupa uma posição de trás para defender o gol.
2. In sports, a defensive or supporting role played by athletes positioned toward the rear of the field or court
The back position in volleyball requires strong defensive skills.
A posição de trás no vôlei requer fortes habilidades defensivas.
3. In anatomy or fitness, a body posture or alignment with the spine extended rearward
Maintain a back position during the exercise to protect your spine.
Mantenha uma posição de trás durante o exercício para proteger sua coluna.
In Brazilian sports culture, particularly in football (soccer) and volleyball, the back position is crucial and heavily emphasized in training. The term is widely used in gyms and fitness centers when instructing proper body mechanics. In Portugal, 'posição recuada' is the more traditional terminology used in football commentary and sports journalism.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
rear positiondefensive positionposterior positionback line
Antonyms / Antônimos
front positionforward positionanterior position

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
posição de trás
standard usage in sports and fitness contexts
Rio de Janeiro
posição traseira
alternative common in local sports terminology
São Paulo
posição de defesa
often used interchangeably when referring to defensive roles
Portugal
posição recuada
preferred in European Portuguese, especially in football

Related Words

back rowbackfielddefenderrear guardsupport position

Related Idioms & Phrases

have someone's back
back to the wall
at the back of someone's mind
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