back line

1. Collectively, the defenders of a team.

2. The line running across the goal to the corners of the playing field.

3. The players known as the backs, whose primary responsibility is defense.

4. The imaginary tactical line across the field that passes through the backs, through their primary line of attack/defence (i.e. excluding any players in a more backward defensive position).

1. Go to the back of the line.

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2. She went to the back of the line.

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3. Tom went to the back of the line.

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4. Get back in line.

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5. Back of the line, kid.

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