- Football.
- one of two backs who typically line up on each side of the fullback.
- the position played by such a back.
- (in soccer, Rugby, field hockey, etc.) a player stationed near the forward line to carry out chiefly offensive duties.
- either the scrum half or the stand-off half
- any of three players positioned behind the line of forwards and in front of the fullbacks
- any of certain similar players in other team sports
- the position of a player who is halfback
