wing back formation

noun

: an offensive formation in football in which a back is placed just behind or slightly beyond and to the rear of an end

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“Wing back formation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wing%20back%20formation. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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