retaguarda, linha de trás
1. In American football, the area behind the line of scrimmage where the quarterback and running backs operate
The quarterback threw a pass to his running back in the backfield.
O quarterback lançou um passe para seu running back na retaguarda.
2. The players positioned in this area, particularly the quarterback and running backs
The team's backfield was inexperienced this season.
A retaguarda do time era inexperiente nesta temporada.
3. In general sports, the rear or defensive area of the field
The soccer team strengthened their backfield with two new defenders.
O time de futebol reforçou sua defesa com dois novos defensores.
Backfield is fundamental terminology in American football, deeply embedded in sports culture and commentary. In Brazil, where American football is less prevalent, the term is mainly used by sports enthusiasts and in translated sports broadcasts. Understanding backfield positions is crucial to grasping American football strategy and gameplay.
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