Gridder or Cager is a term used to describe an ATHLETE who plays either gridiron football or basketball. Gridiron football is a sport played on a rectangular field with two teams of 11 players each, while basketball is a sport played on a rectangular court with two teams of five players each. Both sports involve the use of a ball and require physical strength, agility, and strategy. Gridder or Cager athletes must be able to think quickly and make decisions in order to succeed.