ball-carrier

[ bawl-kar-ee-er ]

noun

, Football.

1. the offensive player having the ball and attempting to gain ground.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ball-carrier¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

They were favourites to lose, but they took the lead when McTominay headed away a Switzerland short corner then then took off in pursuit of the ball-carrier, Andy Robertson.

From BBC

His selection at No. 8 proved a stretch, but the dynamic playmaker was a triple threat as a receiver, ball-carrier and kick returner during three Rams seasons in St. Louis under then-coach Jeff Fisher..

From Los Angeles Times

"You can become the premier ball-carrier in European rugby," the words of Bath head coach Johann van Graan to his new recruit.

From BBC

He was last seen when he came on as the ball-carrier in a goal-line package against Penn State on Oct.

From Seattle Times

He was last seen when he came on as the ball-carrier in a goal-line package against Penn State on Oct.

From Washington Times