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How to improve rebounding in basketball
Improve Basketball Rebounding: Drills, Tips, & Fundamentals
Few
statistics influence the outcome of the game as do rebounding stats. Few
statistics are indicators of as many things as are rebounding stats. Few
actions affect more parts of the game as rebounding.
Rebounding
can be an indicator of how hard you are playing, team focus, how well you are
shooting, etc. The other benefits are rewards for playing good defense by
getting the ball off the defensive glass and lay-ups for grabbing offensive
rebounds. Both situation feed your confidence and allow you to play better.
Just
how important is rebounding to your team's success? It's critical and here's
why:
For
starters, very few teams make 50% of their first shot attempts. If you were to
actually study that, you will see that, at the very highest level (NBA) teams
are in the 43% range. As you move down, through college and then to high school
you will notice that the percentages go down to the mid 30's.![]()
Keep in mind that
we are talking about 1st shots. Teams that consistently shoot near the 50%
range are usually good in 2 areas, making lay-ups and getting offensive
rebounds that turn into made lay-ups.
Another
thing to consider is that every rebound is a possession. If you get a defensive
rebound, that gives you a possession and a chance to score on the other end. If
you shoot, miss and get the offensive rebound, you have is an additional
possession in which you have a chance to score. Most importantly, it is an
additional possession that you have gained without the other team having a
chance to score.
Number
of possessions is a very important reference point. The more possessions you
have the less efficient you have to be on offense, the lower shooting
percentage you have to have to attain the same number of points. It is more
probable you will get 40 points by
shooting 20 for 50 (40%) than the same number of points by shooting 20 for 40
(50%).
If you shoot 20 for 60 (33%) you will still have 40 points. Shooting 20
for 30 (66%) still gives you 40 points but doesn't happen very often.
Am
I saying that it is better to shoot lower percentages? Certainly not. I am
saying that it happens more often and it is more practical to practice and plan
for missed shots because they usually happen more often than made shots. It is
what happens to those missed shots that give you additional possessions,
possessions that give you an opportunity to score while robbing your opponent
of the same opportunity.
That
is what decides games.
How Do We Become Good Rebounders?
I
think there are 3 things that lead to good rebounding:
- Knowledge
- Skill
- Determination
Notice that nowhere in those 3 aspects is the size or strength.
I am not saying that
doesn't help but think about this, Paul Silas, at 6'6' didn't become one of the
greatest offensive rebounders of all time because of his size. There were
plenty of 6'6' players around but they could not do what Silas did. Bill Russell
didn't become one of the greatest rebounders of all time because he was 6'9".
There were plenty of bigger and stronger players around but they couldn't do
what Russell could. Another, more current example would be Udonis Haslem of the
Miami Heat. At 6'8", Haslem is drastically undersized to play power forward in
the NBA. Yet, for the past 3 years he has been a leader in rebounds per minutes
played.
How
do they accomplish what they do?
KnowledgeGood rebounders understand the game and personnel. They study who shoots, when and
from where. I know that that might be difficult when playing an opponent you
have not seen before, but tendencies become apparent as the game unfolds.
Be
that as it may, there is no reason you can't study your own teammates. If you
know Joey likes to shoot the ball from the right corner, instead of working on
something that is going to be non-productive, get yourself in a position to
rebound when Joey gets the ball in the right corner. That is preparation that
will allow you to overcome most players you have to rebound against.
The next thing good rebounders understand is where the
ball will go. Shots taken from the wing down to the baseline rebound back at
the same angle or over at an opposite angle 80% of the time. Only 20% of
shots rebound to the front of the rim. |
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Shots taken above the foul line extended to the top of the
key rebound 60% to the sides and 40% to the front of the rim. Good rebounders
are proactive. Study where the shots come from and react accordingly before
the ball misses. You might miss a few but you will get a lot. |
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Good rebounders also understand that a long shot often produces a long rebound. Not always, but you have to play percentages.
How long will the rebound be? Well that would be purely a guess. However, while
we understand that being close to the rim is good for rebounding, you can be
too close. Assume that EVERY shot will be a long rebound and position yourself
as such. A good guide for position is the NBA charge/block arc in the lane.
That is about the area you want to get to on a missed shot.
Skill
The
skills of rebounding are simple: prepare your hands, block out, catch the ball.
As simple as it sounds, these are skills that have to be practiced.
Drill To Get Your Hands Up
McHale Taps
On the right side of the backboard, jump and
dribble the ball off the backboard with your right hand. Time your jump so you
dribble the ball while you are in the air. Pick a spot on the backboard to
dribble at so you are not just batting the ball up. Do not bounce between
dribbles, each jump is a dribble. With each dribble with your right hand, touch
the rim with your left hand. If you can't get the rim, try to get the net.
Switch sides and hands
Work up to 50 taps or 2 minutes.
Drill to Get Your Hands Ready
Bangs
Start on the right side. Grab the ball with 2
hands, jump and bang the ball on the backboard, as hard as you can, 3 times.
On the 4th jump, put the ball in the basket. If you can't get the backboard,
use the wall.
Change sides.
Work up to 20 bangs
Keep the ball over your head.
No rest or winding
up between jumps.
Drill to Box Out
2 on 2 Box Drill
Determination
While the shortest distance between 2 points might be a straight line, the same
cannot be said of a rebound. While you can play the odds (see knowledge),
trying to predict where a rebound will carom is like predicting how a football
will roll after landing on its point. Balls hit hands, hits the rim multiple
times, players are pushed out of position -- there are 2nd and 3rd chances when
you did not think you had one chance. You have to condition yourself that you
can get every rebound and go after it again and again until you grab it.
Boxing Out
Boxing on a rebound is very important. However, it is not as important as getting the
ball. Boxing is a momentary action intended to impede the path of an opponent
and delay his ability to go after the ball. I have seen many games lost due to
a great box out but nobody went after the ball.
In addition, boxing out is a confusing term. Previously we discussed rebounding
position (around the NBA block/charge line). What would you do if your opponent
is inside of you in that rebounding position? You can't box him out because he
is inside of you. I would box him in, turn and push him toward the basket. What
if you are under the basket with your defender on your back? Would you box him
out into good rebounding position? I would turn and box him in, under the basket.
When boxing out, find your man as soon as a shot goes up. Pivot in the most
comfortable and efficient way you can, into an athletic position that looks
like you are sitting on a chair. Immediately your arms go up, your elbows go
out and your hands get ready to grab the ball. We discussed above the reasons
for getting your arms up and hands ready (see skills). The purpose for getting
your elbows out is NOT to hit anyone, but it does make you wider and more
difficult to go around.
In this position, bump your man with your butt and then
go after the ball.
Boxing out (or in) is not only a defensive maneuver but can be an offensive maneuver
as well. Use it any time you are in position to do so. Be aggressive and take
control of the situation. Don't wait for your man to make a move, go and get
him before he has a chance to move.
Remember, to be a good rebounder or a good rebounding team doesn't necessarily mean you
get every rebound, just be sure your opponent doesn't get it.
The Truth About
Rebounding
Technique will certainly help any rebounder, however rebounding is one area in basketball
where you can excel with out technique. True greatness in rebounding, either as
an individual or as a team lies in the emphasis and the value you place on it.
Jim Calhoun, the great coach at the University of Connecticut, says you should be
able to walk into a practice and within 15 minutes you should be able to figure
out what is important to the coach and the team.
If you look at his teams,
going all the way back to his days at Boston State and Northeastern, you will
see that his teams are always one of the leaders in the nation in rebounding.
Rebounding is a prominent feature in his offensive and defensive schemes. When
you walk into his practice, it is evident immediately how important rebounding
is to him and his team. In addition, one of the "Laws of Learning" is "primacy"
(what is learned first is learned best). In Coach Calhoun's practices, the
first drills they do every day are rebounding drills.
If
you want to be great rebounders, learn from that.
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Basketball on the Edge - 10 Rebounding Tips To Help You Control The Glass
Rebounding is such an important part of the game and yet it is often overlooked when it comes to skill development. Here are ten tips that will help you become a better rebounder.
1. Box Out
So few players today box out their opponent so you will have a distinct advantage if you are willing to box out. Fight for inside position, try to make contact with your opponent first when boxing out, and then go get the ball.
2. Run hard on the fast break and get to the front of the rim.
As a youth coach, I see this all the time. A fast break results in a shot taken close to the basket. There are several players from each team jogging near half-court assuming the shot is going to go in. One player really hustles down the floor and grabs the rebound when the shot is missed. Make sure YOU are that player. All it takes is effort.
3. Don’t watch the ball.
Ignore the flight of the ball and immediately focus on getting inside position so you can box out. Ball watchers get very few rebounds.
4. Develop an every rebound is mine mentality.
When the shot goes up great rebounders believe they will be able to get the ball. It doesn’t matter where the ball goes after it hits the rim. They simply won’t be denied. Neither should YOU.
5. Learn the angles.
Experience will help you to better understand where the ball is going depending on where the shot came from and its arc. Establish position where the ball is most likely to end up and you’ll have the advantage over your opponent.
6. Get low, get leverage, get up.
When you are establishing position and boxing out get low with a wide base. This will give you a leverage advantage to move your opponent out of position. Finally jump as high as possible with both hands up ready to secure the rebound.
7. Don’t get caught (or pushed) under the basket.
Very few rebounds drop straight down under the basket (except those that go in). Try to establish position 3-5 feet from the rim to increase your chances of grabbing the rebound.
8. Keep moving.
Never stand flat-footed or straight up and down. If you are in a stance and moving you’ll be able to get into rebounding position quickly when the shot goes up. As an offensive rebounder being active means that your defender doesn’t always know where you are or from what angle you may be crashing the boards.
9. Chin the ball after you rebound.
Don’t work hard to get the rebound and then have it stripped out of your hands because you lazily put the ball down by your waist. Put the ball under your chin with your elbows out. A would-be defender will think twice about reaching in if you are “chinning” the ball.
10. You can’t be Mr. Nice Guy.
Rebounding is messy business. You must be willing to mix it up , both giving and receiving a lot of physical contact.
An aggressive player will always have the edge on the passive player.
Many coaches cite rebounding as a critical skill that often determines the outcome of a game. Coaches love players that can rebound. You will never hear a coach say, “Klinzing! You are getting too many rebounds!” Few players really focus in on what it actually takes to become a great rebounder at any level of basketball. Follow these ten rebounding tips and be prepared to dominate the backboards on both ends of the floor.
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"Any experienced basketball player will tell you that there is a huge difference between learning and applying technique!"
Online basketball expert, national level player
Any experienced basketball player will tell you that there is a huge difference between learning and applying technique! It's only natural that beginners (or those who are returning to play after a long break) get caught up in the game on the court - all you hear is "rush.
..to the rim...lead...use the whole court". All your strength is focused on not making mistakes, in order to know that you do not let your team down. What exactly are you doing? Positions? rebounds? Blocks? Intercepts? This is really important, but there are other great ways to add value to the team. Take a break from your own achievements - this will allow you to become a more valuable player. This article does not contain obvious advice on keeping fit, working on speed, dribbling, serving, etc. But here you will find 5 ways to become more efficient from the very next game. You are much closer to success than you think!
The main reason basketball players lose passes and miss comfortable rebounds is because their hands aren't ready. This seems obvious, but still deserves special attention. Your hands should always be ready to receive the pass, and your palms are directed towards the ball - the server will perceive them as a target.
Here are a few exercises you can do during your warm-up to prepare for the game:
POWER DRIBLING HITTING THE BALL
The correct execution of passes gives confidence on the court.
However, there are a few things to keep in mind here.
The basics of technique play a huge role for beginners. Practice a 2-handed chest pass and a bounce pass. After that, you can move on to other methods.
Don't pass just for the sake of passing. Determine who can take the pass, who can't, (identify strong offensive players, weak defenders) and go for it!
IMPORTANT: DO NOT KEEP THE BALL - make passes and passes will be made to you.
Low, wide stance: There are only 2 cases where you should deviate from this rule - this is rebounding and covering the ball. In any other situation, it is important that the stance is low: straight back, bent knees, feet shoulder-width apart, arms extended forward. In this position, you are firmly on your feet and ready to respond to passes. It is very important to be between the defender and the ring.
This is the main way to participate in offense without the ball! If you are a beginner basketball player, then you will most likely score infrequently.
Perform screenings to:
- give partners the opportunity to open up
- open yourself
Shield the dribbler, shield your opponents without the ball (to help your teammates) and keep moving. The ball will find its way to you.
SITE 9 LOCATION0002 There are 8 main points on the court that attackers usually occupy to attack. Simple arithmetic suggests that at least 4 of them are free at this moment. Make sure you don't get too close to the rest of your team. Why?
- This allows you to strengthen the attack - so it will be more difficult for defenders to keep track of all opponents;
- You will be in a better position to shoot/pass/dribble to the basket when you receive the ball.
Do not forget that your hands should always be ready.
Try to consciously change positions (moving quickly between two points on the court) so that you get used to playing from different points.
A conscious change of position will bring you the location of your team, but the enemy defender will clearly dislike you!
This is certainly not a complete list of tips, but rest assured that if you follow them, your next game will be better than the last!
Forward!
Basketball rebounding - the way to victory / Open lesson
Rebounding is one of the fundamental elements of the game. Basketball rebounding can be defined simply as taking possession of the ball after an unsuccessful attempt to hit the ball into the basket. To win you need to pick up the ball, this is the relevance. You can shoot a lot, dribble a lot, pass a lot, try to catch the ball a lot, but you can never get a lot of bounce rebounds. This topic is relevant. Children do not pick up balls under the backboard very often and this is a problem. The team that controls the shields usually controls the flow of the game.
It is important to teach players how to rebound the ball, both offensively and defensively. On offense, the goal of rebounding is to keep possession of the ball and also add to your team's scoring ability. On defense, the purpose of a rebound is to get possession of the ball after the offensive team has made a shot and limit your opponents' scoring opportunities.
Rebounding, like defensive play, requires determination and discipline. While being tall and jumping is an advantage, decisiveness and technique are key. Statistics show that in rebounding in professional and college basketball, the best players are not only the tallest players or the players with the highest vertical jump. It is often noted that most rebounds are made below the rim. Positioning and moving quickly to the ball may be the most important rebounding skills. This statement is true for both older and younger students.
The main factors that characterize a player in rebounding are: emotionality, thinking, physical qualities, in addition to technical skills.
The "thirst" for possession is the most important thing in rebounding. This is a strong desire. Assume that every shot will miss and add to that the attitude of going for the rebound after every bounce. The difference between a good rebounder and a unique rebounder is that the latter run for more rebounds. Physical contact in rebounds requires courage. To be unique in the matchup, you must be thirsty to get involved in the fight under the shield. Also, physical data give an advantage in rebounds. Still need to develop thinking. It is necessary to anticipate misses in throws.
You need to study your partners' throwing techniques and study your opponents' throws to predict where balls will bounce on misses. Explore the angles and distance of the throws. Most shots bounce in the opposite direction, and 3-point shots tend to bounce farther. You need to know everything about your opponent. It is necessary to know the strength, jumping skills in a jump, speed characteristics, aggressiveness, blocking technique and the desire for repeated efforts of each player of the opposing team.
You must move! Develop speed characteristics. On offense, move quickly around your opponent and run after the ball. On defense, move quickly to block your opponent and then go after the ball. Work constantly on improving your jump - not only on improving the height of the jump, but also on the sharpness of the jump - the explosive nature of your jump. A sharp second jump is a great value when rebounding the ball. Improve the muscular endurance of your legs. This will not only increase the height of your jump, but also improve your ability to jump effectively many times in a row. Also work on your body so that you can resist the power contacts under the shield.
Learn to use your peripheral vision to see the big picture, including the ball and your opponent. When you play defense, look at your opponent after the shot, block him and run after the ball. When you play offensively, after throwing, determine how your opponent is blocking, use an adequate way to get out from under the block and run after the ball.
Be sure to maintain a balanced stance to counter the power play style of bumping, pushing and pushing. Remain with body weight on your toes, shoulder-width apart, keep knees bent, back straight, head up and hands over shoulders. Predict your opponent's moves and work on strengthening your inside position closer to the basket.
Hold brushes up. Raise your hands above your forehead, positioning them a ball-width apart. Time your jump so that you can reach the ball at the maximum height of your jump. In rebounding, the key to success is not only how high you jump, but how often you can jump.
Catch the ball with both hands and actively defend it from the front in front of the forehead and away from the opponent. After mastering the ball, while still in the air, spread your legs and keep your elbows out to protect the ball. Land in a balanced stance. On offense, be ready to hit the ball with power or pass the ball to your teammates. On defense, be ready to turn around and use a quick exit pass to start a fast break.
