neutral zone
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On a play that was whistled dead because of a neutral zone infraction, Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson appeared to be shoved into referee Adrian Hill, who was knocked to the ground.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026
The team also ditched its plodding 1-3-1 neutral zone trap in favor of more offensive-minded 1-2-2, a formation Kopitar said has made the team dynamic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2024
And he thwarted Joel Farabee on a breakaway chance after a neutral zone giveaway by Burakovsky, who is prone to such mistakes at the best of times.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 29, 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
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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