Different Positions in Football

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The positions of players in football depend on whether a team is defense or offense.

Following are the offensive positions in football.

• Center: The player in center position has the function of normal blocking.

• Offensive guard: This position has two players and their primary task is to top both passing and running plays.

• Offensive tackle: Players in this position also block the passing and running plays.

• Tight end: Players in this position act either as a pass receiver or as blocker according to the game requirements.

• Wide receiver: Players in this position are speedy pass-catching experts and their primary task is to take a pass given by their team member.

• Full Back: The players here are positioned behind the middle line.

Following are the defensive football positions.

• Defensive end: Two players are placed in position and their primary task is to attack the passers and stop the offensive runs. They are placed on opposite edges of defensive line.

• Defensive tackle: Players in the defensive tackle position are placed in between defensive ends. Their main function is to stop running plays by rushing through the passers.

• Line backers: The line backers in football game have their position behind defensive line and they perform different types of tasks depending on situations. Some tasks include rushing through passers, covering receivers and defending them. Normally two to three players are placed in this position. Linebackers are divided in three categories such as weak side, middle side and strong side.

• Cornerback: Main task of players here is to prevent successful passes. They accomplish this task by throwing the ball away from receivers or else by catching ball by themselves.

• Safety: Players in this position are placed at the last. They mainly assist corners with large pass coverage. Normally the safeties are considered as hard hitters.