Der Running Back nimmt es mit der gesamten gegnerische Defense auf sich. Doch was genau ist seine Aufgabe und wieso ist er so wichtig? Alle Infos hier.
Brian Robinson (ball carrier) receives the ball from his QB (#4). What is the job of the running back?
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Der Running Back ist ein Teil der Offense beim American Football. Es gibt verschiedene Arten von Running Backs (RB): den Halfback oder Tailback, sowie den Fullback. Wenn in der NFL vom Running Back gesprichen wird, ist meistens der Halfback gemeint. Er steht bei nahezu jedem Spielzug auf dem Feld. Primär ist der RB für das Laufspiel vorgesehen. RBs sind in der Regel schnelle und wendige, aber dennoch kräftige Spieler. Die meisten RBs werden auch gegebenenfalls ins Passspiel miteinbezogen, jedoch gibt es in einigen Teams extra darauf spezialisierte RBs.
Fullbacks (FB) are also running backs, but are planned more as blockers for the actual RB. They rarely get the ball and are often added just before the end zone Blocker or Pre-blocker used. In recent years, teams have been relying on FBs more often than before.
The worst thing that can happen to an RB or FB is a Fumble. The ball is knocked out of the player’s hand. The team that picks up the free ball first then has possession of the ball.
Running backs like Aaron Jones (#33) often take on the entire defense. What tasks does an RB have?
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Der Laufspielzug mit einem Running Back
The RB is usually handed the ball by the quarterback (QB), which is called Handoff is referred to. At the start of each play, the RB stands either behind the QB or next to him. After handing the ball over, the RB tries to use the blockenden Offensive Lineto pass the opposing defensive line. The linebackers wait in the second row of defense and the safeties a little further back. The RB tries to gain as many yards as possible through clever movements such as juke moves. If he makes it past the linebackers and safeties into the open field, a long run is inevitable, often crowned with one Touchdown.
One speaks of a good RB when he is approximately four yards per carry achieved in one game. This means you would never need more than three attempts for a new first down. 20-30 runs as well as 100 Yards or become more than one good game considered for an RB.
RBs are fast and agile muscle packs. Nick Chubb (#24) regularly makes opponents’ defenses look like they are.
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Der Passspielzug mit dem Running Back
In addition to many running plays, RBs can also act as Passport receiver be used. Some RBs even specialize in this. They line up normally behind or next to the QB, but then after the snap they move left or right and run certain routes.
If the RB is not intended to be a pass receiver or a runner, then he is considered a additional blocker used for the QB on a play. For example, before a play, the QB sees that many players from the defense will put pressure on the offensive line (“Blitz“), he can Audible announce. He can signal to the RB that he should protect the QB like a player on the offensive line on the next play. Then we talk about it Pass Protection.
