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
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
In the second quarter, on a Rams punt, he was flagged for lining up in the neutral zone.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 10, 2023
And Jones had a bad penalty, called for a neutral zone infraction on a fourth-and-1 in the third quarter.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 5, 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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