0 (in football and other sports) a player who plays in the middle of the field, in front of the fullbacks and behind the forwards
1 (in football) a player who plays in the middle of the field, and (in soccer and field hockey) a player who plays near the forward line
We find brilliant centre forwards by the tens of thousands, brilliant goalkeepers, brilliant strikers and brilliant halfbacks, all on the tanner bank.
He was a versatile player, starting at safety on defense and halfback on offense, as well as punting, placekicking, and returning punts and kickoffs.
Fullbacks are technically running backs, but today the term running back is usually used in referring to the halfback or tailback.
Typical formations include two defensive halfbacks, one on each side, but deeper than the cornerbacks.
After four days at linebacker he was moved to halfback, where he remained for the rest of his football career.
Power was once the most desired trait in a halfback, but has been over taken by the need for a diverse skill set.
He became a starter as a halfback in 1935.
In 1898, he was selected again, this time as a halfback.
