end line

noun

Updated on: 21 Apr 2018

Definition of end line

: a line marking an end or boundary especially of a playing area: such as

a : a line at either end of a football field 10 yards beyond and parallel to the goal line

b : a line at either end of a court (as in basketball or tennis) perpendicular to the sidelines

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Kljestan’s through ball to Meram on the left side of the penalty area caused New York defenders Aurélien Collin and Connor Lade to focus on the winger near the end line, with Collin putting pressure on Meram.

— jordan culver, Pro Soccer USA, "Orlando City midfielder Will Johnson’s goal the product of quality in final third," 3 Apr. 2018
On the perimeter, a cherry-red color borders the end lines.

— jake fischer, SI.com, "‘Gray Became the New Black’: How College Basketball Jerseys Went Platinum," 21 Mar. 2018
In the opening half, Salloi got behind the Chicago defense, chased a ball to the end line and dished a pass across the center of the penalty area.

— sam mcdowell, kansascity, "How this player has changed the Sporting Kansas City offense | The Kansas City Star," 16 Mar. 2018
The question: Did Clement have full control of the ball before his toe hit the end line? • Gronk, Gronk and more Gronk.

— scott horner, Indianapolis Star, "Super Bowl 2018: Watch the Eagles react to their victory," 4 Feb. 2018
Messi controlled the ball inside the area and calmly carried it toward the end line, attracting three Valencia defenders.

— USA TODAY, "Suarez scores as Barcelona beats Valencia 1-0 in Copa semis," 1 Feb. 2018
Dakich was standing near the end line, and looked like an open shooter.

— bill landis, cleveland.com, "Ohio State basketball: Chris Holtmann talks unique Big Ten Tournament setup; future scheduling," 13 Feb. 2018
Clement bobbled the ball jussssst as his foot nicked the back of the end line.

— drew magary, GQ, "Super Bowl LII Provided the Template for What a Better NFL Can Look Like," 6 Feb. 2018
Baylor took the ball out at halfcourt with 2.9 left after a deflection on an inbounds pass from the end line.

— gary bedore, kansascity, "Malik Newman’s late surge spurs KU past Baylor, 70-67 | The Kansas City Star," 20 Jan. 2018

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