Advertisement
Advertisement
dead-ball line
[ ded-bawl ]
noun
- the line at each end of the field parallel to and not over 25 yards (23 meters) behind the goal line.
dead-ball line
noun
- rugby a line not more than 22 metres behind the goal line at each end of the field beyond which the ball is out of play
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of dead-ball line1
Example Sentences
Five minutes later he was over again, gathering and dotting down former All Black Lima Sopoaga's raking crossfield kick just before the dead-ball line.
This time it was Jacob Stockdale who hesitated momentarily, allowing Daly just enough time to nip past him and touch the ball down just inside the dead-ball line.
The ball went from Wales' 10-metre line and over the French dead-ball line - allowing the home team to set up the bridgehead which eventually led to their winning score.
And the Argentine may well believe his team were the victim of a further injustice when the official seemingly missed Suarez lashing out at Juanfran near the dead-ball line.
Marcelo slides the ball down the wing for Bale, who reaches the dead-ball line and hooks back into the centre.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse