circle runners

A form of circle runner — A player who plays along the six-meter line with his/her back facing the opponent's goal, and tries to get in between the defenders to create space so that a teammate can get in. The circle runner can also receive a pass and try to score.

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of circle runner
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