back line

noun

1. (in some team sports) the defensive players considered as a unit

Example Sentences

Despite dominating the opening stages, KR could not offer much in response to Wigan's bruising back line and the Cherry and Whites' tireless second half defensive efforts proved decisive.

From BBC

Yet the anxious, overeager French struggled to solve a U.S. team content to crowd its penalty area, lining up as many as six players along its back line.

From Los Angeles Times

The Sounders are already playing with an altered back line.

From Seattle Times

And then, as Dortmund’s defiant back line trailed helplessly in his blistering wake, Mbappé slipped.

From New York Times

Needing to solidify its back line, Long Beach State brought opposite Clarke Godbold in for Nathan Harlan.

From Los Angeles Times