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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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
Reid acknowledged during a Zoom call with reporters Monday that Toney was in the neutral zone.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 11, 2023
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
Wallace was called for lining up in the neutral zone on a fourth-and-5 punt, gifting Los Angeles a first down, and a pass interference penalty on Kyle Hamilton put the Rams in the red zone.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 10, 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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