Wingback (American football)
A wingback is a position in American football in the single wing formation or variations thereof; the most obvious running back is the wingback and a halfback, lined up wide beyond the end.[1] One of the position’s requirements is versatility.[2] It is the precursor to the flanker wide receiver. A wingback is a running back.
References
- Anderson, Bobby (28 October 2016). "Single - Wing Football with an End Over". Xulon Press – via Google Books.
- "Wing Back Definition - Sporting Charts".
| Positions in American football and Canadian football | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offense (Skill position) | Defense | Special teams | |||||
| Linemen | Guard, Tackle, Center | Linemen | Tackle, End, Edge rusher | Kicking players | Placekicker, Punter, Kickoff specialist | ||
| Quarterback (Dual-threat, Game manager, System) | Linebacker | Snapping | Long snapper, Holder | ||||
| Backs | Halfback/Tailback (Triple-threat, Change of pace), Fullback, H-back, Wingback | Backs | Cornerback, Safety, Halfback, Nickelback, Dimeback | Returning | Punt returner, Kick returner, Jammer, Upman | ||
| Receivers | Wide receiver (Eligible), Tight end, Slotback, End | Tackling | Gunner, Upback, Utility | ||||
| Formations (List) — Nomenclature — Strategy | |||||||
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