Basketball drill: rebounding - basics

In this exercise, the basics of rebounding are explained and practiced (again).

Low center of gravity

• Pairs of equal strength, without the ball.
• Each pair backs against each other.
• Start on the baseline, player on the baseline (attacker) tries to push the player with his back towards him (defender) to the opposite side.
• Defender must have his back straight and his knees deep, so that the centre of gravity is low.
• Once on the other side, the players swap roles and go the other way.

Explanation of basic movements

• Watch where the attacker is going.
• Make contact with hand/arm.
• Pivot so your back is turned to your opponent.
• Box out!

Exercise

• Same pair on the baseline, about a metre apart.
• Trainer calls out left or right.
• Attackers then calmly take a few steps towards defender.
• Defender carries out steps.
• NOTE: attacker must step slowly for the exercise!
• After a few rolls, attacker/defender turn around.

Game shape

• Same pair, around the centre circle. (Defender on the circle line, 1 ball in the middle.)
• When the trainer says GO, the attackers try to get the ball, the defenders have to box out!
• After a few rolls attacker/defender turn around.