six-yard line

noun

1. soccer the line marking the limits of the goal area

Example Sentences

The Seahawks threatened early in the fourth quarter, but Smith’s pass from the six-yard line landed in Kinchens’ hands, and Kinchens broke several tackles before sprinting to the end zone.

From Los Angeles Times

The Chargers advanced to the six-yard line and faced fourth-and-three.

From Los Angeles Times

They moved to the Baltimore six-yard line on the possession but were pushed back by an unnecessary roughness call on Jamaree Salyer.

From Los Angeles Times

Ekeler regained his feet but then lost the ball, with the Packers recovering at the six-yard line.

From Los Angeles Times

Casadei took a heavy touch when a dinked ball from Harry Winks found him on the Leeds six-yard line soon after as the Foxes began to grow into the half.

From BBC