The fullbacks role in defence can be summed in the following way: 1. Last Line of Defence • The fullback is the final layer of the defensive structure. • If a line break happens, it’s their job to shut it down — make one-on-one tackles, cut off support runners, or slow the play to allow teammates to recover. • They must be calm under pressure, as they’re often isolated in these moments. 2. Kick Coverage • The fullback reads and covers all attacking kicks — bombs, grubbers, chips, cross-field kic