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football positionsquarterback - answerThe player who receives the ball from the center at the start of
each play before either handing it to the running back, throwing it to a receiver, or
running with it himself.
halfback - answerAn offensive player who lines up in the backfield and generally is
responsible for carrying the ball on run plays. A running back's primary role is to run with
the football, he is also used as a receiver at times.
fullback - answerAn offensive player who lines up in the offensive backfield and
generally is responsible for run-blocking for the halfback and pass-blocking for the
quarterback. Usually bigger than halfbacks, and also serve as short-yardage runners.
wide reciever - answerAn offensive player who lines up on or near the line of
scrimmage, but split to the outside. His primary job is to catch passes from the
quarterback.
tight end - answerAn offensive player who serves as a receiver and also a blocker.
Lines up beside the offensive tackle either to the right or to the left of the quarterback.
offensive tackle - answerA member of the offensive line. There are two tackles on every
play, and they line up on the outside of the offensive guards.
offensive guards - answerA member of the offensive line. There are two guards on
every play, and they line up on either side of the offensive center.
center - answerThe offensive lineman who hikes (or snaps) the ball to the quarterback
at the start of each play. Lines up in the middle of the offensive line, between the
offensive guards.
defensive end - answerA defensive player who lines up at the end of the defensive line.
The job is to contain the running back on running plays to the outside, and rush the
quarterback on passing plays.
defensive tackle - answerA defensive player who lines up on the interior of the
defensive line. The duties include stopping the running back on running plays, getting
pressure up the middle on passing plays, and occupying blockers so the linebackers
can roam free.
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