Definition of defensive line

defensive linenoun

hàng phòng ngự

/dɪˌfensɪv ˈlaɪn//dɪˌfensɪv ˈlaɪn/

The term "defensive line" in football (or soccer, as known internationally) refers to the group of players on the defensive team who lines up directly across from the opposing team's offensive line. The defensive line's primary responsibility is to stop the opponents' running game by distinguishing passes and controlling the line of scrimmage. The name "defensive line" derives from the positioning of these players right behind the secondary defense, also known as the "backfield," which acts as an additional line of defense against pass-oriented plays. In essence, the defensive line is the front line of defense for any football team aiming to prevent the other team from gaining yardage and scoring points.

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the line of players from the team that does not have the ball who position themselves in front of the ball when it is on the ground before play starts again

hàng cầu thủ của đội không có bóng đứng trước bóng khi bóng nằm trên mặt đất trước khi trận đấu bắt đầu lại

Example:
  • Aside from Strahan, the defensive line was disappointing last season.

    Ngoài Strahan, hàng phòng ngự đã gây thất vọng ở mùa giải trước.

the position of a player who plays on the defensive line

vị trí của một cầu thủ chơi ở hàng phòng ngự

Example:
  • They both have the physical skills to play defensive line in the National Football League.

    Cả hai đều có đủ kỹ năng thể chất để chơi ở vị trí phòng ngự trong Giải bóng bầu dục quốc gia.

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