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line of scrimmage

noun

Football.

an imaginary line parallel to the goal lines that passes from one sideline to the other through the point of the football closest to the goal line of each team.

line of scrimmage

noun

American football an imaginary line, parallel to the goal lines, on which the ball is placed at the start of a down and on either side of which the offense and defense line up

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Word History and Origins

Origin of line of scrimmage¹

First recorded in 1905–10

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The Super Bowl champions’ dominance at the line of scrimmage is the standard for the league.

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Jalen Carter is tremendous in the middle of that defensive line, and fellow tackle Jordan Davis is best at holding the point of attack at the line of scrimmage.

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James has played a significant amount at nickel, putting him close to the line of scrimmage to attack running backs or tight ends.

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Their defensive line doesn’t look the same, and those Lions blockers will control the line of scrimmage.

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Punter JK Scott held the ball while teammates lined up spread across the line of scrimmage.

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line of position line of sight

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