Ball Carrier (Noun)
Meaning
(football) the player who is carrying (and trying to advance) the ball on an offensive play.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The ball carrier was tackled to the ground by the defensive lineman after only a 2-yard gain.
- On the handoff, the running back became the ball carrier and tried to bounce the play to the outside.
- The ball carrier lowered his head and plowed forward, trying to break through the wall of defenders.
- As the ball carrier approached the sideline, he saw his wide receiver making a block on the cornerback.
- The quarterback handed the ball off to the tailback, who became the ball carrier on the misdirection play.