center circle

1 of 1noun

/ˈsɛntər ˈsɜrkəl/

Forms:center circles

1

a marked circle at the center of a sports field or court, used to regulate starting play or positioning

The striker waited in the center circle before the kick-off.
The referee tossed the ball in the center circle to start the game.
Players must stay outside the center circle until the whistle blows.
She lined up at the center circle for the face-off.
The game resumed from the center circle.