scatback
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- noun
- /ˈskætˌbæk/
- Jargon
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- As a scatback, he excels at dodging tackles and catching passes in the open field.
Examples
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'Cause I watch every game they play and they ain't got no scatback.
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I was the greatest scatback that ever lost to Notre Dame.
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Scatback.
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He's a scatback.
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Miller's 4.3 speed should make him the ideal backup for Reggie Bush, who is entering the final year of his contract, because his strengths fit the plays being designed for the scatback of this West Coast offense.
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The scatback quickly maneuvered through the defenders, showcasing his agility on the field.
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Coaches love to recruit a scatback for their team because of their quick movements and ability to evade larger players.
Synonyms
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3.3
A player who defends in football
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A player in American football who runs with the ball to gain yards for the team
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A player at the back who usually carries the ball in American football
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An offensive player who carries the ball to move it forward
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A player who usually runs with the ball in American football
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Etymology
Scatback can be seen as scat ('to move quickly' or a sudden move) plus back ('running back' on a team), so a football scatback is a small, very quick runner who uses fast moves to get past defenders.