Rebounding Drill: Reaction Rebounding
Many boxout drills begin with the defensive player matched up with the player they will box out. That's okay for early learning.
However, that doesn't simulate what often happens in games. Many times, a player will have to figure out who they are going to box out as the shot is taken.
Some scenarios where this occurs:
- In transition
- When the defense is at a numbers disadvantage
- When the defense has to rotate and help
- When playing zone
As a result, it's important to practice these types of situations.
Reaction Rebounding
Drill Purpose (All Ages)
This rebounding drill has an interesting twist that nicely simulates game situations. This drill will help your players find the opponent and get them blocked out!
Instructions
- Position three offensive players as shown in the diagram.
- Position three defensive players in the lane. Assign numbers to each defensive player.
- A coach should have the ball somewhere on the court.
- The coach passes the ball to one of the perimeter players and calls out a number (1, 2, or 3). In this example, the coach called out "3."
- The player in the lane, that had their number called, goes to close out/block out the shooter. The other 2 players have to identify who they block out. This forces the other two to quickly react and get to one of the other perimeter players. They should then get the ball and secure the rebound.
- Repeat the drill as necessary and give everyone a chance to rebound several times.
It takes a couple of times for the kids to get it. But once they do, you'll find they learn to communicate, identify, and quickly scramble to get everyone blocked out. This is a good simulation of what happens in a game.
I'm sure you'll find that this twist really helps your players learn how to find their opponent and consistently put a body on them.
It may take a few tries for players to get it, but they will learn to communicate and scramble effectively, simulating a real game scenario.
Points of Emphasis
Continually tell your players...
- Put a body on someone and block them out!
- Communicate and make sure everyone is blocked out.
- Stay low when blocking out.
- Use proper form when blocking out—find your defender, then back pivot into them.
- After securing the rebound, keep your elbows out and make a good outlet pass to the coach.
Coaching Tips & Progressions
- Make the drill competitive by tracking the number of rebounds the offense and defense gets. Award the winner or make the losing team run.
- To work on finishing, play the rebound live. The rebounding team tries to score until a basket is made. Award points accordingly.
- For a harder drill, have the three defenders jog in a circle in the paint to make it more challenging to match up.
- Teach offensive rebounding techniques such as swimming or spinning off the box out.
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