restricted area
restricted area · restricted areas
The area behind an arc extending some distance from the basket into the key, to…The area behind an arc extending some distance from the basket into the key, to prevent secondary defenders from taking a position under the basket in an attempt to draw an offensive foul while a player is driving to the basket.
Meaning
2 sensesThe area behind an arc extending some distance from the basket into the key, to prevent secondary defenders from taking a position under the basket in an attempt to draw an offensive foul while a player is driving to the basket.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see restricted, area.
Forms
plural: restricted areas| Singular | restricted area |
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