neutral-zone infraction

noun

an infraction in which a football player, on defense, gets into or crosses the neutral zone during the snap, causing an offensive player to false start. The penalty is against the defense, not the offense. It is a 5 yard penalty.

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Meanings

nounneutral-zone infraction (plural neutral-zone infractions)

plural neutral-zone infractions

  1. American footballan infraction in which a football player, on defense, gets into or crosses the neutral zone during the snap, causing an offensive player to false start. The penalty is against the defense, not the offense. It is a 5 yard penalty.
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APA

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MLA

“neutral-zone infraction.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neutral-zone%20infraction. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “neutral-zone infraction,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neutral-zone%20infraction.

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