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

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

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

Following the game, referee Alan Eck said that Seumalo was lined up in the neutral zone.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 29, 2023

The farthest he went was the neutral zone of the kitchen.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende