line of scrimmage
noun phrase
: an imaginary line in football that is parallel to the goal lines and tangent to the nose of the ball laid on the ground and marks the position of the ball at the start of each down
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One way to help negate the blitz is to change protection and routes at the line of scrimmage, as well as altering the cadence.
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Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2024
Linebacker Anthony Walker also tipped a pass at the line of scrimmage during 11-on-11 and it was nearly picked off.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 4 June 2024
Whatever Hackett calls in the huddle, Rodgers will make the necessary adjustments at the line of scrimmage and get the ball to his playmakers accordingly.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 10 May 2024
And the safeties will be more involved, more fluid, working closer to the line of scrimmage.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 6 June 2024
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Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2024
Linebacker Anthony Walker also tipped a pass at the line of scrimmage during 11-on-11 and it was nearly picked off.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 4 June 2024
Whatever Hackett calls in the huddle, Rodgers will make the necessary adjustments at the line of scrimmage and get the ball to his playmakers accordingly.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 10 May 2024
And the safeties will be more involved, more fluid, working closer to the line of scrimmage.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 6 June 2024
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“Line of scrimmage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/line%20of%20scrimmage. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.
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