scrimmaging

scrimmaging
scrim·mage || 'skrɪmɪdʒ n. quarrel, scuffle; fight, minor battle; practice game, game that does not officially count in a team's record of wins and losses (Sports); one complete play, play that begins with the snap and ends when the ball is downed (Football) v. scuffle, quarrel; engage in a minor fight or battle; play a practice game (Sports)

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