restricted area

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Noun

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restricted area (plural restricted areas)

  1. (basketball) 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.