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Dead-ball line
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the boundary line at each end of the rugby field where the ball is considered out of play
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
dead-ball lines
What is the "dead-ball line"?
The dead-ball line in rugby is the boundary line at each end of the field. When the ball crosses this line, it is considered out of play. If a player carries or kicks the ball over the dead-ball line, it stops the play, and the game restarts with a specific procedure, such as a goal kick or a scrum, depending on how the ball went out of bounds. This line helps define the end of the playing area and ensures the game remains within a defined space.
Examples
The player kicked the ball over the dead-ball line.
