Rebounding The Basketball

What is 'rebounding' in basketball?

Rebounding in basketball is very important because it allows you to get more possessions offensively and allows you to cut the possessions of the offensive team defensively. Rebounding the ball is when the ball comes off the rim, you go grab it.

What is 'boxing out' in basketball?

Boxing out is very important when it comes to rebounding. You want to turn your body to your man, get wide, and route him out of the area to create space so you can rebound the basketball.

What is the proper technique for rebounding in basketball?

The proper technique for rebounding a basketball is definitely to box out first, and then go get the ball. Because if you don't box out then the offensive player has a tremendous chance to get the offensive rebound. And it's more than just pursuing the basketball. You have to keep your man off also.

What should I do after I get an offensive rebound in basketball?

After you get an offensive rebound, depending on where the ball is and what your talents are with the basketball, if you're in the paint and you're a big guy and you're strong, power it back up. If you get an offensive rebound and bounce it along outside, you might want to kick it back out to the point guard and set up a new offense.

What should I do after I get a defensive rebound in basketball?

After you get a defensive rebound immediately turn and look for the point guard so that you can get an outlet pass to him so that he can make a fast break.