neutral zone
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of neutral zone
1900–05, in sense “zone between the two scrimmage lines in football”
Example Sentences
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Terry forced a turnover in the neutral zone in the first period and eventually scored his 11th goal on Strome’s pass from behind the net.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2025
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
Like a quarterback spotting an open receiver, Domi sent the puck sailing over the neutral zone and hit Matthews in stride.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 22, 2024
In fact, there were numerous instances throughout Sunday’s game in which players on both teams — and both sides of the ball — were lined up in the neutral zone.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 11, 2023
The best way to do this will most likely be to go to the edge of your territory and noisily intrude into the neutral zone.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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