Fullbacks and Halfbacks

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Halfbacks and fullbacks are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Halfbacks" instead a noun "Fullbacks".

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Fullbacks and halfbacks are semantically related. You can use "Fullbacks" instead a noun "Halfbacks".

The 3 halfbacks would watch the middle three forwards of the opposition, and the two fullbacks would watch the two wide forwards.

Source: Metagame
Pro: A set in which the fullback and the halfback (or two halfbacks, or two fullbacks) line up at the same depth from the quarterback.

Source: Useful Notes / American Football
However, the terms have gained a new meaning in that Fullbacks tend to be heavier and stouter than halfbacks, as their duties include more blocking and short runs through "heavy traffic" rather than halfbacks, who will be called on for runs that try to evade defenders rather than plow through them.

Source: Artifact Title / Sports

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