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How to teach boxing out in basketball
3 Box Out Drills to Improve Your Team's Rebounding
Many basketball players and coaches believe that unless you're blessed with good height or jumping ability, you can never become a great rebounder.
This isn't true.
While height and a big vertical jump definitely helps, being a great rebounder comes down to being able to read the ball and smart positioning.
Using effective box out drills during your practices can quickly teach even the shortest teams how to dominate the boards.
This will mean fewer scoring opportunities for the opposition, more shots for your team, and the benefit of keeping momentum on your team's side.
Check out these 3 boxing out drills:
3 Box Out Drills
1. Rack Up Rebounding
How the Drill Works:
One player will continuously shoot from the top of the key while four players (2-on-2) battle to secure rebounds. When a player rebounds the basketball, they receive one point for their team and then must immediately pass the ball out to the shooter who will shoot again. The team who accumulates 10 points first is the winner
Purpose:
A competitive box out drill that will teach players the importance of establishing position early against their opponent. Players will practice reading the flight of the ball and will learn how to position themselves to give them the best chance of securing the rebound.
Setup:
Five players at each basket.
Two teams of two players.
A shooter at the top of the key with a basketball.
The two teams start inside the key.
Instructions:
The shooter at the top of the key starts the drill by taking a shot at the basket.
As the shot is taken, the players inside the key fight for a rebound on either a make or a miss.
The team who secures the rebound receives one point and must immediately pass the basketball back to the shooter at the top of the key.
As soon as the shooter receives the ball, they shoot again.
They players (who should have been fighting to establish position) will then battle for the rebound once again to accumulate points.
Once a team reaches 10 points (or rebounds), they’re declared the winner.
Variations:
Shooting Distance - Depending on the age and shooting ability of the players you’re coaching, you can change the shooting distance. For younger players, get them to shoot from the free-throw line instead of the top of the key.
Number of Rebounders - Instead of 2-on-2, this drill can be used 3-on-3 or even 4-on-4.
Points Needed - Instead of needing 10 points to win, change this number higher or lower.
Coaching Points:
Continuously monitor how physical the drill gets. While it is a toughness drill and you do want to allow them to compete, never let it get to the point of players potentially getting injured or wanting to fight each other.
The player who rebounds the ball should always immediately call out the number of points their team has accumulated.
Talk to your players about the importance of getting good rebounding position against their opponent as soon as possible.
Even if the shot is made, the basketball is still live.
Encourage your players to go up strong with two hands to grab the ball.
2. Seesaw Rebounding
How the Drill Works:
The first player will pass from the middle of the key out to one of the wings. They must then box out the opposite wing who will be sprinting in to grab a rebound. Whoever rebounds the basketball passes out to either wing while the player who didn’t rebound must box out the opposite wing.
Purpose:
This is a high intensity rebounding drill which will teach players how to sprint to make contact with their opponent, box out, and then pursue the basketball.
Setup:
Players are divided into a line on each wing.
One player starts in the middle of they key with a basketball.
Instructions:
The player in the middle of the key starts the drill by passing to the player at the front of the line of either wing who will shoot.
As soon as they do this, the passer must attempt to box out the opposite wing who will be sprinting in to rebound the ball.
Whoever rebounds the ball can choose to pass to either wing. Once they do, they join the back of the line they passed to.
The player who didn’t rebound the ball must stay in the game and box out the opposite wing who will once again be sprinting in to rebound.
The drill continues like this for a set amount of time.
Variations:
Individual Scoring - Players can keep tally of the amount of rebounds they have accumulated by themselves. The first player to achieve 7 rebounds is the winner.
Corners - Instead of starting the lines on the wings, players can start in the corners of the court.
Coaching Points:
It’s incredibly important you encourage players to sprint across to make contact as early as possible with the rebounder sprinting in from the perimeter.
The goal for the inside rebounder is to keep the perimeter player as far away from the rim as possible. This increases their chances of securing the ball.
The basketball is still in play even if the shot is made.
The player rebounding should be going up with two hands and attempting to secure the ball at the highest point of their jump.
3. Let It Bounce!
How the Drill Works:
Four defensive players attempt to prevent four offensive players from touching the basketball before it bounces on the floor after a player or coach shoots from the free-throw line.
Purpose:
A fun variation to regular box out drills that all players enjoy. Defensive players box out their opponents and use their body to keep good positioning and prevent the offense from getting around and rebounding the basketball.
Setup:
4 offensive players spread around midrange.
4 defensive players start inside the key.
Coach or player has the basketball on the free-throw line.
Instructions:
A player starts the drill by shooting from the free-throw line.
The defenders must immediately sprint out and get a body on the offensive players who are running in looking to grab an offensive rebound.
Instead of pursuing the basketball after making contact, the defenders attempt to hold their box out and allow the basketball to bounce.
If the defense succeeds, the rep is over. If the offensive team secures the rebound, the ball is live and they attempt to score.
Variations:
More or Less Players - This drill can be run with any number of players although I recommend either 2-on-2, 3-on-3, or 4-on-4 for best results.
Competition - Split the group up into two teams and award points for offensive rebounds before the basketball touches the floor and for the defense boxing out until the basketball bounces.
Coaching Points:
The defenders must box out for as long as possible and the offensive players must pursue the basketball until they touch it. If the basketball can bounce more than once, even better for the defense.
Defenders must seek the offensive player out and make contact before finding the basketball with their eyes. Use the forearm to make contact and the pivot around to box out.
Defense must be strong with their arms out wide to prevent the offensive players from getting around the easily.
Watch out for the offensive players pushing the defense in the back. Allow the players to be physical, but don’t let it get out of hand.
How to Box Out in Basketball with 4 Easy Tips
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Presented by Joel Green, Camp Director Nike Basketball Camp RiverWinds Community Center
One of the most important factors in basketball is the battle for rebounds after missed shots. Whether you are on offense or defense, gaining position and securing possession of the ball increases your team’s chances of winning. Many people think you need to be tall or jump high to be a good rebounder, but in fact, some of the best rebounders are the smaller players who can effectively position themselves prior to the rebound happening. We call this skill boxing out.
Boxing out is a skill that can help set you apart from the competition, but it does require practice just like any other part of your game. These tips for boxing out commonly taught at Nike Basketball Camps will be help you take your game to the next level!
1. Communicate after a shot
If you see a shot being taken, yelling “SHOT!” is one way to let your teammates know the ball is headed towards the basket. Communicating will help your teammates who did not see the shot get ready to rebound. When you hear “SHOT!” your ears should perk up and you should think “where can I box out?”.
2. Locate your man/woman and make contact
At the same time, a shot is put up, you need to find the player closest to you and make contact with them so that you know where they are, and so your eyes can track the ball to the basket. Everyone needs to know who they are responsible for guarding so that nobody from the other team can slip through untouched and grab an easy rebound.
3. Seal the player in an athletic position
You have made contact with the opponent and are watching the ball. Now, you must seal them off with your body so that you are in between them and the basket. You want to be in an athletic stance which means your feet are wide, knees are bent, and arms are extended out to the side. It is important to stay low while you seal so that the opponent is not able to push you to the side and get around. Maintain contact with your opponent so you know where they are. If you feel them trying to move around you, shuffle left or right to keep your position between them and the basket.
4. Back down away from the hoop
Once you have the opponent sealed, you can begin to push them away from the basket. This will create space in front of you where you can explode to the ball once it comes off the basket. Even if you do not secure the rebound, you have backed your opponent out of the play and created space for your other teammates to grab the rebound.
Boxing out is easier said than done. It can be difficult to prevent an opponent from getting around you without being able to see them, but you will get better at feeling them move if you practice these tips. Don’t let your size scare you from boxing out bigger players! Get in position and push around the bigger kids!
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This increases their chances of securing the ball.
Many people think you need to be tall or jump high to be a good rebounder, but in fact, some of the best rebounders are the smaller players who can effectively position themselves prior to the rebound happening. We call this skill boxing out. 
Everyone needs to know who they are responsible for guarding so that nobody from the other team can slip through untouched and grab an easy rebound.
Even if you do not secure the rebound, you have backed your opponent out of the play and created space for your other teammates to grab the rebound. 
Boxing section Kharkiv is a rational and promising choice. Do not assume that boxing is akin to fighting. This sporting direction has a lot of benefits. It shapes personality and makes a person stronger in every sense. 
They help to get rid of negativity, tension and stress, as well as overcome various panic conditions. If you want to get rid of a large number of phobias, then find a competent boxing coach who will help you change your life for the better. Boxing will help you learn how to resolve conflicts correctly. When a person has inner strength, then those around him feel it, there is no doubt; 
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Also at school he was engaged in discus throwing, he fulfilled the standard of a master of sports. In 2008–2009starred in several films over the years. 
