neutral zone
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of neutral zone
1900–05, in sense “zone between the two scrimmage lines in football”
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On a play that was whistled dead because of a neutral zone infraction, Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson appeared to be shoved into referee Adrian Hill, who was knocked to the ground.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026
The Kings have had success with that system, which uses three players to clog up the neutral zone and make it difficult for opponents to enter the offensive zone in control.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2024
A turning point in the game came when Columbus’ Cole Sillinger sent Kraken center Matty Beniers into the boards with a dangerous hit in the neutral zone.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 18, 2024
Reid acknowledged during a Zoom call with reporters Monday that Toney was in the neutral zone.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 11, 2023
The farthest he went was the neutral zone of the kitchen.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
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