box out
1 of 1verb/bɑks aʊt/
Forms:boxing out,boxed out,boxed out
1
(in basketball) to position oneself between an opponent and the basket to secure a rebound
- He used his strength to box out the taller player.
- She learned how to box out effectively during practice.
- He couldn't box out his opponent and lost the rebound.
- The player failed to box out, allowing an easy putback.
- She successfully boxed out her rival and grabbed the rebound.