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line of scrimmage

NOUN
division between offense and defense
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He wants his quarterbacks to call their own play at the line of scrimmage based on how the defense is lined up.

From The Wall Street Journal

This is a remote camera hovering above and behind the line of scrimmage, replicating the perspective one sees in a video game.

From Los Angeles Times

But under pressure, Williams retreated so far to buy himself time that he found himself 26.5 yards behind the line of scrimmage when he threw the ball.

From The Wall Street Journal

The formula for his release off the line of scrimmage?

From Los Angeles Times

The Trojans struggled often at the line of scrimmage.

From Los Angeles Times