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Defensemen

For Defensemen we have terms and definitions in 2 topics. The topics are Ice Hockey and Soccer.



Defensemen (Ice Hockey)

Two defensemen usually try to stop the opponent's play at their own blue line. The defensemen block shots and also clear the puck from in front of their goal. Offensively, defensemen take the puck up the ice or pass the puck ahead to the forwards; they then follow the play into the attacking zone and help keep it there.


Defensemen (Soccer)

The 3 or 4 players on a team whose primary task is to stop the opposition from scoring; also called fullbacks.


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