Meaning ofbackfieldin English

Noun

1. area behind the offense line; before snap
   The quarterback dropped back into the backfield to pass.
2. offense players behind the line
   The running backs in the backfield waited for the signal.
3. players in the rear area of play
   Defenders focused on the backfield to anticipate the play.
4. area behind the lines of offense or defense
   Coaches adjusted their strategy to utilize the backfield effectively.