line of scrimmage

• Au football américain, ligne imaginaire sur le terrain où le ballon est placé au début d'une action, séparant les équipes offensive et défensive jusqu'au lancement du jeu.

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.

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   • 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.