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What is the goal of a box out in basketball?

Stay between an opponent and the basket to win the rebound.

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  1. Stay between an opponent and the basket ✔
  2. Block the shooter's view
  3. Set a screen for a three-pointer

Why: A player boxes out by using the body to stay between an opponent and the basket. That puts them in better position to grab the rebound.

Huh, didn't know that: The NBA counts box outs as a hustle stat.

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Answer: Stay between an opponent and the basket. A player boxes out by using the body to stay between an opponent and the basket. That puts them in better position to grab the rebound.

  1. Jr. NBA: Box Out jr.nba.com/box-out
    Use your body to stay between an opponent and the basket and thus get into better position for a rebound.
    Checked 2026-10-12.
  2. NBA Stats Glossary www.nba.com/stats/help/glossary
    successfully prevented that opponent from securing the rebound
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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