neutral zone

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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

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

Pittsburgh trailed 9-3 when Chris Boswell’s 55-yard field goal was called back after an offsides penalty to right guard Isaac Seumalo — officials deemed he was in the neutral zone when the ball was snapped.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 29, 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