Basketball Rebounding: 8 Qualities For Success
By Joe Waters
Basketball Rebounding is one of the most critical aspects of
the game. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most overlooked
when it comes to practice time.
Players often take rebounding for granted thinking that if the
ball comes their way, they'll grab it. Or a more common mistake
is that players often think rebounding is not their job or
responsibility on the court. "I'm not a rebounder" or "That's
my teammates job" are phrases that are often heard amongst
players.
Well the truth is, basketball rebounding is every players' job
and responsibility - regardless of their height or position.
Every player must be a rebounder on the court.
To become great at basketball rebounding, players should
possess the eight qualities listed below. The good news is that
these qualities have nothing to do with a players' size.
Instead, they have everything to do with their body position and
balance, desire and aggressiveness.
Eight Qualities of Basketball Rebounding
1. Pursue the basketball. Players should not stand still when
the shot goes up - instead they should go aggressively after the
ball. Great rebounders always think that the rebound belongs to
them.
2. Establish a good rebounding position. When the shot is
taken, players must quickly determine the following details:
The shot location, the arc of the ball, and where the other
players are positioned on the court. Players must then move to
rebound the ball.
3. Establish proper body balance. Once a player is in a good
rebounding position, they should spread their feet about
shoulder width apart with their knees bent slightly. In this
position, players can move side to side quickly and are also in
a good jumping position. Another important point is for players
to remember to stay on the balls of their feet, not flat-footed.
Again, this helps them move and jump better.
4. Box out your opponent. Once a player has established a
good position and is in good balance, they should then box out
their opponent. This is done by getting between them and the
basket as quickly as possible and then initiating contact with
them using their back side. Players must be ready for contact -
rebounding is the most physical aspect of the game.
5. Possess desire and mental & physical toughness. Great
rebounders have the attitude that every missed shot is their
rebound. They own the boards. This attitude helps them develop
an unshakable desire and aggressiveness.
6. Properly time your jump for the ball. Once players
establish good position and balance, and firmly box out their
opponent - they now need to jump for the ball. A mis-timed jump
can cost the player a rebound. By watching the shot and then
reading where it will bounce, the player will be more capable of
properly timing their jump.
7. Protect the ball after the rebound. There are several ways
for players to do this: Hold the ball over their head; Chin the
ball; or Hug the ball close to their body. How a player
protects the ball will depend on how their coach teaches this
aspect of the rebound. The main objective here is to protect
the ball once it is rebounded. Don't let the opponent get it
back.
8. Develop soft hands and fingertip control. Soft hands is a
term that is used to describe a players' ability to handle the
basketball regardless of how hard or soft it comes at them.
They seem to be able to control everything. Fingertip control
allows them to tip the rebound to themselves or to a teammate.
These are critical rebounding qualities that give players a
huge advantage on the boards.
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