noun
- Plural of crackback; a blocking technique in American football in which a receiver or back blocks an opponent from behind or at an angle.
Usage: sports; American football
Examples
- The wide receiver delivered several crackbacks to spring his running back for a long gain.
- Crackbacks are an effective way to open up running lanes in the running game.
- The coach emphasized proper technique on crackbacks during practice.
- That crackback block helped the halfback reach the end zone.
- Defensive players must stay alert for crackbacks coming from unexpected angles.