sentence: Quarterbacks are members of the offense, or attacking team.
sentences_after: They line up directly behind the center, in the middle of the offensive team's line. A quarterback is usually the leader, and starts most plays. In addition, the quarterback gives commands to the other players before the start of a play. A quarterback will in most attacking plays throw the ball to a member of their team, ready to run to the end of the pitch. Quarterbacks may also run the ball themselves, as well as hand the ball to a runningback.
concept_name: quarterback
headings: Quarterback
categories: Canadian football American football positions