line of scrimmage

• Im American Football die gedachte Linie auf dem Spielfeld, an der der Ball vor einem Spielzug platziert wird und die die Angriffs- und Verteidigungsmannschaft bis zum Snap trennt.

In American football, the imaginary line on the field where the ball is placed at the start of a play, separating the offensive and defensive teams before the snap.

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   The imaginary line on a football field where the ball is placed at the start of a play, separating the offensive and defensive teams.

   Line of Scrimmage

   • The quarterback stepped up to the line of scrimmage to call the play.
   • The defensive team lined up on their side of the line of scrimmage.
   • A penalty was called for crossing the line of scrimmage before the snap.