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Backline vs Balkline - What's the difference?

backline | balkline |

As nouns the difference between backline and balkline

is that backline is (rugby) collectively, the players known as backs, whose job it is to create and exploit space while balkline is baulk line.

backline

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (rugby) Collectively, the players known as backs, whose job it is to create and exploit space.
  • (rugby) The imaginary tactical line across the field that passes through the backs, through their primary line of attack/defence (i.e. excluding any players in a more backward defensive position).

    • balkline

    English

    Alternative forms

    * balk line

    Noun

    (wikipedia balkline) (en noun)
  • baulk line