Rebounding

Like defense, rebounding takes dedication. But rebounding is easier if you understand the basics of boxing out, timing, and the importance of defensive positioning.

There are 64 basketball drills in this category, and the newest ones are listed first.

Box Out

Place 1 player at foul line, one player approximately in the center of the paint and two players at low post. Player at foul line passes the ball to one of the low post players. The player in the center of the paint first defends the ball until shot goes up, he then gets back to box out the other player at the low post and make the rebound. If he does not get the rebound he defends the ball until the shot goes up again. He again boxes out and goes for the rebound.

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Circle Box Out

Have players gather in circle each with a specific number eg. 1…2…3.. Put a player in middle with ball at their feet.
When calling out a number the player’s who’s number is called attacks middle attempting to touch ball without touching ball through defenders legs.
Player in middle blocks out player attempting to touch ball by boxing out with arms outstretched and back stressing good position and blocking out.
As soon as first player either touches ball or is blocked out call another number having defender move to prevent next player from touching ball.

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Circle rebounding

Place basketball on floor in center of mid court or free throw line cicle. Players should pair up with someone of equal size and speed. Start with two pairs of players on each circle. When the coach blows the whistle the player inside the circle attempts to box out his/her partner and keep them outside the circle and away from the ball. Switch allowing all players to be both inside and outside of the circle.

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Circle Transition

Have the players run, literally, in a circle in the key. Manager shoots and misses. All rebounders fight for the ball. (Not people you designate to get back on defense). Whichever team gets the ball heads down the court on offense. The teams play until a basket is made.

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clock-race

This drill is especially designed for players who would like to improve their shooting, but don’t have anyone to practice with on their backyard-baskets or on streetcourts.
It also makes a player get use to grabbing his own rebound quickly, and scoring out of that rebound.

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Continuous Scoring

This is a drill mainly for post players, but I guess guards could benefit also.

Three players are on the court while the other players form a line under the basket. One of the players is the offensive player and the other two are the defenders.

The offensive player’s job is to score the ball around the basket using the most appropriate hand. He cannot dribble or travel. He continuously goes after the ball (make or miss) and puts it back up.

The defensive players’ job is to constantly ‘chest’ the offensive player with both of their arms straight up in the air. They shouldn’t ‘chest’ the offensive player aggressively, but should be trying to make constant contact with the offensive player, making it hard for him to score and get the ball. They should NOT intentinally foul the offensive player.

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Dantley Drill

This rebounding drill will increase your jumping ability and strength for putbacks, as well as your concentration.

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Dummy Drill

this drill is designed to emphasize that a shooter follow his shot and take it to the basket with an aggressive shot attempt.

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the HUSTLE with the MUSCLE

  • 4 offense start at the opposite free throw line
  • 4 defense at opposite hoop, right inside the 3 pt arc, with their backs to the offense
  • 4 defense cannot look at the offense until the whistle

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TIGER DRILL

3 players lined up at the top of the 3pt. line facing the opposite
basket. Players should be 8-10 feet apart on the same line, 3pt. line extended.
Coach/manager under the basket with a ball.

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REBOUNDING

THIS DRILL HELPS IN TIMING AND REBOUND SKILLS

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Tipping

Have your playersdo tenconsecutivetips with one hand,trying to tip the last one into the basket.The ball should be tipped with with the fingertips and never slapped by the palm.The ball should be tipped six to twelve inches above the plane of the rim.Emphasize development of both the right and left hands.We usually do three sets of ten with each hand, or 60 tips

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Two man box out

This drill teaches players to put a body on their opponent and to move their feet to get position. The players have a lot of fun with this one and it takes just a few minutes to complete.

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War

This drill is called ‘war’ because it is a very physical rebounding drill in which the whole team will be involved.

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Weave Blockout

Have the player get in three lines at half court (just like doing three man weave). The player in the middle has the ball. He passes the ball to the person to the right as they move down the floor to the basket, the person on the right pass to the person on the left. After one set of passes, person who started the drill will become the shooter on the wing.The person on the right will be on the left side outside the lane as an offensive player. The person on the left becomes the defensive player guarding the offensive player on the left. The defensive player must have good defensive postioning. The player with the ball shots the ball and the defensive player then must block his offensive player out and get the ball.

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