restricted area

noun

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.

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Meanings

nounrestricted area (plural restricted areas)

plural restricted areas

  1. ball gamesThe 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.
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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “restricted area,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/restricted%20area.

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