neutral zone
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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
Baier has worked to keep “Special Report” a neutral zone.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2024
Reid acknowledged during a Zoom call with reporters Monday that Toney was in the neutral zone.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 11, 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
