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