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2. Fullback (gridiron football) - Wikipedia

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   A fullback (FB) is a position in the offensive backfield in gridiron football and is one of the two running back positions along with the halfback. Fullbacks are typically larger than halfbacks, and, in most offensive schemes, the fullback's duties are split among power running, pass catching , and blocking for both the quarterback and the ...

3. History of American football positions - Wikipedia

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   As the game advanced, backs positioned at different depths (i.e. distances behind the forwards) were further differentiated into separate positions. These positions were called halfback, three-quarters back, and full back according to English and Scottish nomenclature and quarterback, halfback, and full back in the Irish nomenclature.

4. American football positions - Wikipedia

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   The "fullback" is often larger and stronger than the tailback and acts primarily as a blocker, though the fullback may also be used for catching passes or for rushing as a tailback does. Fullbacks often line up closer to the line of scrimmage than tailbacks do in order to block for them on rushing plays.

5. Glossary of American football terms - Wikipedia

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   An offensive package which includes two tight ends, a full back and a half back. Similar to heavy jumbo, in which either the half back or the fullback is replaced by another tight end. In a goal line formation, Miami package, often one or more of the tight ends is actually a linebacker or an offensive lineman.

6. Association football positions - Wikipedia

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   The term "half-back" fell out of use by the early 1970s and "midfield" was used in naming the positions that play around the middle third as in centre midfield and wide midfield. [1] The fluid nature of the modern game means that positions in football are not as rigidly defined as in sports such as rugby or American football. Even so, most ...

7. Halfback (American football) - Wikipedia

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   The halfback needs good blocking from the offensive line and fullback to successfully gain yardage. Also, a halfback will generally have more rushing attempts than a receiver will have receptions. This is mainly because most teams have one primary halfback to receive most of the carries, while a passing game will be spread over a number of wide ...