Line of scrimmage

noun

Definitions

1.nounEither of two imaginary lines across the football field touching one of the two apices of the football which point toward either the defensive side or the offensive side before the center is allowed to touch the ball before each play.

Synonyms

scrimmage line offensive line of scrimmage backfield scrimmage touchline sideline touch line pocket goal line neutral zone offensive line halfway line

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