Where can a scrimmage kick take place?

A scrimmage kick, which includes a punt or field goal attempt made from a snap, can indeed take place in or behind the neutral zone. This is because the neutral zone is established between the two teams and is generally on the line of scrimmage. The main requirement is that the kick must originate from the line of scrimmage, which can extend into the neutral zone as defined by the position of the ball at the snap.

The rule serves to clarify that the team kicking the ball must do so from a position where they are still within their own territory or just at the threshold of the neutral zone, which prevents kicks from occurring too close to the opponent's end zone where possession can be more easily contested by defense. Having the requirement in place also allows for both offensive and defensive player strategies to unfold effectively in these scenarios.

The other options describe locations that do not fit the established rules for where a scrimmage kick can legally occur, either being too far back from the line of scrimmage or encroaching on territory that should be focused on specific game situations outside of a standard scrimmage kick.