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Look up scrimmage in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Scrimmage (alteration of skirmish) may refer to: A sequence of play in American football; see play
Scrimmage
Clothing used in practices as a substitute for a sports uniform
A scrimmage vest, sometimes referred to as a pinny (NAE) or bib (BrE), is a piece of clothing or sportswear, often made of mesh, used in practices as
Scrimmage_vest
Transverse line in American football
In gridiron football, a line of scrimmage is an invisible transverse line (across the width of the field) beyond which a team cannot cross until the next
Line_of_scrimmage
American quiz show
Scholastic Scrimmage is the title of several televised quiz bowl programs featuring high school students in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. In each program
Scholastic_Scrimmage
American football player (born 1996)
named the 2023 Offensive Player of the Year after leading the league in scrimmage yards and touchdowns en route to an NFC Championship and an appearance
Christian_McCaffrey
Position in gridiron football
that throws forward passes. When the QB is tackled behind the line of scrimmage, it is called a sack. The position is also colloquially known as the "signal
Quarterback
American football player (born 2002)
Panthers, he had 143 scrimmage yards and two rushing touchdowns. In Week 13, a 27–24 win over the New York Jets, he had 193 scrimmage yards and a rushing
Bijan_Robinson
Gridiron football statistical measure
Yards from scrimmage is a gridiron football statistical measure. In the game of football, progress is measured by advancing the football towards the opposing
Yards_from_scrimmage
Canadian team sport
progress). If no score has been made, the next play starts from scrimmage. Before scrimmage, an official places the ball at the spot it was at the stop of
Canadian_football
Team field sport
concepts that would define the sport, among them the snap, the line of scrimmage, eleven-player teams, and the concept of downs. Later rule changes legalized
American_football
Specific roles that players take in American football
organization of the offense: there must be at least seven players on the line of scrimmage and no more than four players, known collectively as backs, behind it
American_football_positions
Offensive position in American and Canadian football
ends (positioned at the end of the line of scrimmage) and backs (positioned behind the line of scrimmage) are eligible receivers. Most early football
Wide_receiver
Action in gridiron football
tackled behind the line of scrimmage before throwing a forward pass, when the quarterback is tackled behind the line of scrimmage in the "pocket" and without
Quarterback_sack
line of scrimmage is through the point of the ball closest to their end line. The two lines of scrimmage are called the offensive line of scrimmage and defensive
Glossary of American football terms
Glossary_of_American_football_terms
Admirable-class minesweeper built for the United States Navy
USS Scrimmage (AM-297) was an Admirable-class minesweeper built for the United States Navy during World War II. She was built to clear minefields in offshore
USS_Scrimmage
Backward passing of the ball in gridiron football
from scrimmage. The ball begins on the ground with its long axis parallel to the sidelines of the field, its ends marking each team's line of scrimmage in
Snap_(gridiron_football)
Player who specializes in play at the line of scrimmage
football, a lineman is a player who specializes in play at the line of scrimmage. The linemen of the team currently in possession of the ball are the offensive
Lineman_(gridiron_football)
offense, the formation must include at least seven players on the line of scrimmage, including a center to start the play by snapping the ball. There are
List of formations in American football
List_of_formations_in_American_football
North American football position
of scrimmage, usually beside the tackles. Rules state that a legal offensive formation must always consist of seven players on the line of scrimmage and
End_(gridiron_football)
Sequence of play in gridiron football
A play from scrimmage is the sequence in the game of gridiron football during which one team tries to advance the ball, get a first down, or score, and
Play_from_scrimmage
which the ball is or is not in play. These can be plays from the line of scrimmage – passes, runs, punts or field goal attempts (from either a place kick
American_football_rules
Minor foul in gridiron football
minor foul in gridiron football caused when a player crosses the line of scrimmage ahead of the snap of the ball. The penalty associated with the infraction
Offside_(American_football)
American football player (born 1995)
Redskins and Kamara totaled 39 scrimmage yards in the 43–19 victory. Three weeks later against the Vikings, he had 76 scrimmage yards to go along with a rushing
Alvin_Kamara
American football player (born 2002)
win. In Week 11 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, he had 123 yards from scrimmage and a rushing touchdown in the 52–6 victory. In Week 15 against the Buffalo
Jahmyr_Gibbs
American football player (born 1998)
yards with 1,653 and became the first Raider since 1985 to surpass 2,000 scrimmage yards. After five years with the Raiders, Jacobs signed with the Packers
Josh_Jacobs
American football player (born 1979)
he ranked fifth in career rushing yards (13,684), fifth in yards from scrimmage (18,456), second in career rushing touchdowns (145), and third in total
LaDainian_Tomlinson
Defensive position in American football
five yards behind the line of scrimmage and so back up the defensive linemen. They play closer to the line of scrimmage than the defensive backs (secondary)
Linebacker
Position in American football
position in American football that typically lines up on the line of scrimmage, opposite one of the offensive guards; however, he may also line up opposite
Defensive_tackle
American football play
interception occurs on an extra-point attempt, rather than an ordinary play from scrimmage, a return of the interception to the other end zone is sometimes called
Interception
American football player (born 1985)
in a season, and breaking Marshall Faulk's record of total yards from scrimmage with 2,509. This earned Johnson the nickname CJ2K and won him the 2009
Chris_Johnson_(running_back)
yards from scrimmage, career: 23,540, Jerry Rice, 1985–2004 Most yards from scrimmage, season: 2,509, Chris Johnson, 2009 Most yards from scrimmage, no fumbles
List of NFL individual records
List_of_NFL_individual_records
only allows free kicks and scrimmage kicks made from behind the line of scrimmage; any kick beyond the line of scrimmage or after change of possession
Comparison of American and Canadian football
Comparison_of_American_and_Canadian_football
American football player (born 1999)
had 133 scrimmage yards and two rushing touchdowns in the 31–10 road victory. During Week 15 against the Detroit Lions, he had 133 scrimmage yards and
James_Cook_(running_back)
WNBA team season
match-up against Golden State on May 6, the Sparks also had a closed scrimmage versus Seattle on May 10 at Pauley Pavilion. Notes: Games highlighted
2025 Los Angeles Sparks season
2025_Los_Angeles_Sparks_season
Position in gridiron football
of scrimmage. They are distinguished from the other two sets of defensive players, the defensive linemen who play directly on the line of scrimmage, and
Defensive_back
American football former player (born 1973)
yards from scrimmage: 129 games Fastest player to gain 17,000 yards from scrimmage: 142 games Fastest player to gain 1,000 yards from scrimmage in a season:
Marshall_Faulk
American football player (born 1997)
in the Giants' loss to the New Orleans Saints, Barkley recorded 100 scrimmage yards with 44 rushing yards and 56 receiving yards and a rushing touchdown
Saquon_Barkley
Means of scoring in gridiron football
football requires that a field goal must only come during a play from scrimmage (except in the case of a fair catch kick) while Canadian football retains
Field_goal
Movement in gridiron football
towards the line of scrimmage when the ball is snapped. The Canadian Football League (CFL) allows for motion towards the line of scrimmage at the time of the
Motion_(gridiron_football)
American football player (born 1995)
Playoffs. In the Wild Card Round against the Baltimore Ravens, he had 43 scrimmage yards in the 23–17 victory. In the Divisional Round against the New England
Austin_Ekeler
American basketball player (1978–2020)
high school, then 76ers coach John Lucas invited Bryant to work out and scrimmage with the team, where he played one-on-one with Jerry Stackhouse. As a
Kobe_Bryant
Gridiron football scoring play
may be attempted by running or passing from scrimmage. A successful touchdown conversion from scrimmage brings the score's total to eight. Whether a
Conversion (gridiron football)
Conversion_(gridiron_football)
American football player and businessman (1944–2015)
consensus first-team All-American in 1966, gained over 1,000 yards from scrimmage in both 1965 and 1966, and was inducted into the UCLA Athletics Hall of
Mel_Farr
Position in American football
American football, a back is a player who plays away from the line of scrimmage (as opposed to a lineman). Historically, the term "back" was used to describe
Back_(American_football)
American basketball player and entrepreneur (born 1959)
Johnson said that despite the physical, highly competitive practices and scrimmages leading up to the 1992 Olympics, some of those same teammates still expressed
Magic_Johnson
Gridiron football special teams position
teams player who receives the snapped ball directly from the line of scrimmage and then punts (kicks) the football to the opposing team so as to limit
Punter_(gridiron_football)
Area of an American football field
backfield is the area of an American football field behind the line of scrimmage, and players positioned there on offense who begin plays behind the line
Offensive_backfield
Position in gridiron football
formations. Cornerbacks can be anywhere on the defensive side of the line of scrimmage at the start of play, although their proximity, formations, and strategies
Cornerback
American football player (born 1995)
538 yards from scrimmage, and 8.53 yards per carry. During a narrow Week 7 31–30 road loss to the Oakland Raiders, Hunt had 117 scrimmage yards for his
Kareem_Hunt
American football rule
while a player who is ineligible to receive a pass is beyond the line of scrimmage without blocking an opponent at the time of the pass. A player is determined
Ineligible_receiver_downfield
Position in gridiron football
player who lines up between those two players and behind the line of scrimmage fills that "slot". The position requires a versatile player who must combine
Slotback
American and Canadian football defensive position
are defensive backs who line up ten to fifteen yards from the line of scrimmage. There are two variations of the position: the free safety (FS) and the
Safety (gridiron football position)
Safety_(gridiron_football_position)
American football defensive formation
American football defensive formation with six players along the line of scrimmage. Regarded as an eight men in the box defense, it features two players
46_defense
American football rules where only certain players can catch a pass
lined up on the line of scrimmage. Of the players on the line of scrimmage, only the two players on the ends of the line of scrimmage are eligible receivers
Eligible_receiver
Team sports primarily played in North America
innovations were the work of Walter Camp, including the sport's line of scrimmage and the system of downs. Another consequential change was the adoption
Gridiron_football
Pattern or path run by receivers in American football
90° towards the center of the field and runs parallel to the line of scrimmage. This type of route is relatively safe and is thrown to an agile receiver
Route_(gridiron_football)
Canadian book series
occasions, defended their pranks. Across the street is another school, Miss Scrimmage's Finishing School for Young Ladies. However, despite the obtuse headmistress's
Macdonald_Hall
American football formation
all on one side of the center on the line of scrimmage and then the wingback off the line of scrimmage (as featured in the unbalanced formation diagram)
Flexbone_formation
limited by various rules, like having to be five yards behind the line of scrimmage before a forward pass could be attempted. These rules and the tactical
List of Cleveland Browns starting quarterbacks
List_of_Cleveland_Browns_starting_quarterbacks
Game administrator in American football
may be possible spots of penalty enforcement or illegal touching of a scrimmage kick. For example, a bean bag is used to mark the spot of a fumble or
Official_(gridiron_football)
WNBA team season
from our closed scrimmage vs. Storm" (Tweet) – via X (formerly Twitter). Ali, Qasim (May 9, 2025). "Storm heads to LA for scrimmage with regular season
2025_Seattle_Storm_season
American football player (born 1983)
Eagles) Most yards from scrimmage (career): 17,560 Most yards from scrimmage (playoff career): 942 Most yards from scrimmage (playoff season): 546 (2008)
Larry_Fitzgerald
Term in gridiron football
forward pass thrown from their team's quarterback behind the line of scrimmage. In most cases, after making the catch, the receiver will then proceed
Reception_(gridiron_football)
Speed test in American football
distance. Punts average around 40 yards in distance from the line of scrimmage, and the hangtime (time of flight) averages approximately 4.5 seconds;
40-yard_dash
Position players line up in before the start of a down in American football
blocking. By rule, there must be two additional players on the line of scrimmage called ends. These players are eligible receivers and may play near the
Formation_(American_football)
American football player (1953–1999)
NFL records for career rushing yards, touchdowns, carries, yards from scrimmage, all-purpose yards, and many other categories. Payton also retired with
Walter_Payton
American gridiron football player (born 1964)
passes for another 538 yards. He led the league with 1,879 yards from scrimmage. Mimbs followed that up in 1991 with an even better season, he once again
Robert_Mimbs
American quiz show
originally earned the team a 50-point bonus, later reduced to 25. A "scrimmage round" was once used during the 1977–78 Buffalo season championship, as
It's_Academic
American football player (born 1998)
2020, Robinson broke the National Football League (NFL) record for most scrimmage yards of any undrafted rookie. Robinson was born and grew up in Rockford
James_Robinson_(running_back)
limited by various rules, like having to be five yards behind the line of scrimmage before a forward pass could be attempted. These rules and the tactical
List of Philadelphia Eagles starting quarterbacks
List_of_Philadelphia_Eagles_starting_quarterbacks
Gridiron football foul
receiver is behind the line of scrimmage: A defender who makes contact with an intended receiver behind the line of scrimmage cannot be called for pass interference
Pass_interference
Group of related team sports
American game from rugby were replacing the scrummage with the line of scrimmage and the establishment of the down-and-distance rules. American football
Football
Position in American and Canadian football
as with a modern nose tackle. Others played off the defensive line of scrimmage as linebackers. The center's first role is to pass the football to the
Center_(gridiron_football)
American football player (born 1985)
scrimmage to bring his season total to 1,023, and became the first player in Bears history and 18th NFL player to record 1,000 yards from scrimmage in
Matt_Forte
Canadian gridiron football player (born 1987)
000 career rushing yards and became the CFL leader in career yards from scrimmage by a Canadian. Harris was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and spent his early
Andrew Harris (Canadian football)
Andrew_Harris_(Canadian_football)
short, but in that case returners will usually down the ball so as to scrimmage from the spot of the kick. Normally, a return will only be attempted when
List of longest NFL field goals
List_of_longest_NFL_field_goals
American football player (born 2002)
Oregon. During his first year at Oregon, Irving totaled 1,357 yards from scrimmage and eight total touchdowns (rushing and receiving). In his second season
Bucky_Irving
American football player (born 1985)
had 123 scrimmage yards and two rushing touchdowns in the 31–24 victory. In the next game, against the Cleveland Browns, he had 220 scrimmage yards and
Maurice_Jones-Drew
American football player (born 1950)
abilities, Foreman held the Vikings franchise record for rushing yards from scrimmage upon his retirement. As part of the team's 50th anniversary celebration
Chuck_Foreman
Defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football
Defensive ends are also often used to cover the outside area of the line of scrimmage, to tackle ball carriers running to the far right or left side, and to
Defensive_end
Part of an American football field
8 yards in Canadian football) longer than the distance of the line of scrimmage to the goal line, as it includes the end zone (10 yards) and 7 or 8 yards
Field_goal_range
American football player (born 1969)
169 scrimmage yards and two rushing touchdowns in a 34–20 win over the Arizona Cardinals. In Week 9, against the Atlanta Falcons, he had 197 scrimmage yards
Emmitt_Smith
Topics referred to by the same term
computers Law of the sea League of the South, a neo-Confederate group Line of scrimmage, in American football Lipooligosaccharide, a bacterial lipopolysaccharide
Los
American football player (born 1984)
touches all year. During Week 2, Thomas turned only the second touch from scrimmage of his NFL career into a 24-yard touchdown against the Saints’ longtime
Pierre Thomas (American football)
Pierre_Thomas_(American_football)
Season of television program
remained unchanged. Altogether 27 episodes were aired. Color key The Scrimmaging Rounds aired on 20, 27 November 2009 and 4, 11, 18, 25 December 2009
One_Million_Star_season_6
American football player (born 1993)
149 yards from scrimmage and a receiving touchdown during the 23–16 win. In Week 14, against the Denver Broncos, he had 93 scrimmage yards and two rushing
Mike_Davis_(running_back)
American football player (born 1998)
4 against the Baltimore Ravens, Gibson recorded 128 total yards from scrimmage along with a rushing touchdown. He recorded his first career 100-yard
Antonio_Gibson
Penalty in American football
(the line of scrimmage where the down began); the spot of the snap, fumble or backwards pass; or the succeeding spot (the line of scrimmage of the next
Penalty_(gridiron_football)
American football player (born 1966)
defensive coordinator Wade Phillips employed Atwater close to the line of scrimmage in order to fortify Denver's run defense and he led the team in tackles
Steve_Atwater
American football player (born 1966)
every one of those games. In 1989 and 1990, his combined total yards from scrimmage was 3,742. This was more than 200 yards better than any other player in
Thurman_Thomas
American football player (born 1968)
14 games, an NFL record. With 2,358 total scrimmage yards, he broke the single-season record for scrimmage yards that was held by Marcus Allen; his record
Barry_Sanders
American football player (born 1999)
The youngest player in NFL history with at least 2,000 scrimmage yards (2,171) and 20 scrimmage touchdowns (20) in a single season (2021) Most rushing
Jonathan_Taylor
limited by various rules, like having to be five yards behind the line of scrimmage before a forward pass could be attempted. These rules and the tactical
List of Arizona Cardinals starting quarterbacks
List_of_Arizona_Cardinals_starting_quarterbacks
American basketball player (born 1999)
2025–26 training camp roster. On November 4, he played in the Boom's first scrimmage. On November 5, the Boom announced Slawson would be on their 2025–26 roster
Jalen_Slawson
Puerto Rican American football player (born 1999)
season with 830 rushing yards and 130 receiving yards (a total of 960 scrimmage yards), alongside five touchdowns on the ground. He returned 29 kickoffs
Isiah_Pacheco
Offensive scheme popular in amateur American football
the National Federation of State High School Associations, closed the scrimmage kick loophole in February 2009, effectively banning important facets of
A-11_offense
1955 (1955-10-07) Ricky comes home all battered and bruised. He had a rough football scrimmage. Ricky asks his parents if they will chaperone a school dance Saturday
List of The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet episodes
List_of_The_Adventures_of_Ozzie_and_Harriet_episodes
American football player (born 2003)
freshman at Louisiana Tech in 2022, leading all freshmen nationally with 10 scrimmage plays over 30 yards and ranking second with an average of 22.7 yards per
Cyrus_Allen
behind the line of scrimmage (most often the quarterback) is permitted to throw the ball forward from behind the line of scrimmage, provided that only
Comparison of American football and rugby union
Comparison_of_American_football_and_rugby_union
Type of sports field
distance of some point on the 100-yard field of play – usually the line of scrimmage or the spot where a play ends – from the nearest goal line. When moving
American_football_field
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