Running back
position in American and Canadian football
A running back (RB) is the position of a player on an American football team. They are the players who carry the ball the most. They receive handoffs, catch passes, and block for other runners.
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References
change- Football 101: Basic Football positions Archived 2007-08-08 at the Wayback Machine
- http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/what-the-running-backs-do-in-a-football-game.html
Positions in American football and Canadian football | |||||||
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Offense | Defense | Special teams | |||||
Linemen | Guard, Tackle, Center | Linemen | Tackle, End, Nose tackle | Kicking players | Placekicker, Punter, Kickoff specialist | ||
Quarterback | Linebackers | Snapping | Long snapper, Holder | ||||
Backs | Halfback, Fullback, H-back | Backs | Cornerback, Safety | Returning | Punt returner, Kick returner | ||
Receivers | Wide receiver, Tight end, Slotback | Nickelback, Dimeback | Tackling | Gunner | |||
Formations - Nomenclature |