Whats the difference?

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Is there really any difference between a Runningback, Tailback, and Halfback. All those names have me :confused:.

 

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Is there really any difference between a Runningback, Tailback, and Halfback. All those names have me :confused:.

tailback = halfback

running back could be tailback or fullback

 

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ok thanx

 

[DoctorFeelgood]

yeah, but what about "h-back?" :)

 

[Lionz112]

This thread sums it all up pretty well...

http://www.finheaven.com/boardvb2/showthread.php?t=78259&highlight=tailback+h-back

 

[SmokinGunz]

Is there really any difference between a Runningback, Tailback, and Halfback. All those names have me :confused:.

halfback - the halfbacks may function as running backs, blocking backs or short-yardage receivers. In some formations, running back positions may have specialized names. In a traditional formation, there are two halfbacks. Modern formations typically have only one, and some formations have none. However, the term has all but disappeared from the modern American football vocabulary, replaced by "running back".

fullback - positioned behind the middle of the line, a fullback may do some running, some blocking, and some short receiving. A classic fullback is more of a straight-ahead, "four yards and a cloud of dust" power runner than a halfback. Many modern formations do not use a fullback. Most plays utilizing the fullback call for him to block, generally by running up the middle of the line, clearing a path for a running back to use.

tailback - a player positioned behind the middle of the line and deepest of all backs.

 

[Disgustipate]

yeah, but what about "h-back?" :)

An H-Back is a mix between a Fullback and Tight End(Look at Jim Kleinsasser in Minnesota under Linehan). He will line up at both position, and spend alot of time being put in motion and blocking while in motion.