English Dictionary

backfield

/ˈbækˌfild/

noun

(baseball, rare) Synonym of outfield. / (American football) The area behind the line of scrimmage occupied before the snap by the team on offense.

The pitcher threw the ball to the backfield.

意味（1）

(baseball, rare) Synonym of outfield.

意味（2）

(American football) The area behind the line of scrimmage occupied before the snap by the team on offense.

意味（3）

(soccer, US) The area behind either the offensive or defensive line.

Moving the ball directly out of the backfield is the greatest form of attack there is.

意味（4）

The players occupying this area.

Maryland's football team practiced for the third straight day yesterday without its starting backfield.