Rebounding: A Basic Guide

The ability to rebound is not something you are born with, it is something you learn to do, and it is something you have to work to do. Honestly, with a little effort and hard work…anyone can become a good, or even a top notch rebounder. To be a successful rebounding you just need to learn a few basic steps. Besides, the basics, rebounding success will be determined by effort and hustle. Down below will find the basic steps for rebounding.

Somehting you learn early on in basketball is to “box-out”. This is a basketball truth that you will never disprove. There are just a few basic things…here are the very basic steps:

The box-out position is just like a defensive stance. Position your feet just slightly wider than shoulder width, knees bent, with your upper body should be straight up and down. You need to be balanced and sturdy enough in your stance to not be knocked over, while still being able to react quickly. Your arms should be wide and solid enough so the player you are boxing out cannot go around you (but you aren’t allowed to hold them).

Right as the shot goes up, the first step in boxing out is to make contact with the player you will box out. Take a step toward them,then pivot your butt into their leg/waist. You want to then get into your box-out stance, make sure you maintain contact with the opposing player. Your goal should be to stay between your man and the goal, while continuing to try to drive him or her further away from the goal.

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