restricted area

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see restricted, area.

Word forms

restricted area restricted areas
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