Editing Canadian football (section)

==== Backs ====
Backs are behind the linemen at the start of play. They may run with the ball, and receive handoffs, laterals, and forward passes. They may also be in motion before the play starts.

Backs include the following positions:
: '''[[Quarterback]]:''' Generally, the leader of the offence. Calls all plays to teammates, receives the ball from the snap, and initiates the offensive play, usually by passing the ball to a receiver, handing the ball off to another back, or running the ball himself.
: '''[[Fullback (gridiron football)|Fullback]]:''' Has multiple roles including pass protection, receiving, and blocking for the running back. Sometimes carries the ball, usually on short yardage situations.
: '''[[Running back#Halfback/tailback|Running back]] (or ''tailback''):''' As the name implies, the main runner on the team. Also receives passes sometimes, and blocks on pass plays.