The starting point, in a match of ice hockey. Two players face each other, for snatching the puck
Either an actual or a figurative face to face confrontation, especially a bitter one
A method of starting play in ice hockey, lacrosse, and other games in which an official drops the puck or ball between two opposing players who contend for its control
A confrontation: “Marshall's face-off with Jefferson in MarburyMadison in 1803” (Newsweek)
When the referee drops the puck between two opposing players in order to start or resume a game
Should the ball strike an overhead obstruction; or both teams offend simultaneously and the referee cannot distinguish who committed the foul first; or in the case of the double live-time major foul, a face-off is held The referee will line up one player from each team in a lateral position near the location of the stoppage The referee will then throw the ball between the two players so that neither has an advantage in reaching it
{i} direct confrontation; start of play in ice hockey when the referee drops the puck between two opposing team members
Should the ball strike an overhead obstruction, or both teams offend simultaneously and the referee cannot distinguish who committed the foul first or in the case of a double live-time major foul, a face off is held The referee will line up one player from each team in a lateral position near the location of the stoppage He will then throw the ball between the two players so that neither has an advantage in reaching it