How to Rebound a Basketball

Rebounding Tips from the Best

12 Top High School Rebounders in the Country (Over 18 rpg) Share Their 4 Secrets

The 4 Must Do’s:

1. Find a man and box out

Make contact

Drive player out

Use your hands as a guide to know where he’s going

2. Always look for the ball as it approaches the rim

Locate ball before it hits the rim

Statistics show ball will bounce opposite side of where it lands on the rim

Squat lower than usual to explode with your hips toward the ball

3. It’s about your mentality

You have to have the will and desire to want every rebound. Set a specific goal for rebounds. ex. “I will get over 20 this game”

Grab rebound and hold tightly to avoid the “little guy” steal or slap.

After you grab the rebound – turn to the outside of the rim for an outlet pass.

4. Study Top Rebounders – Become a Student

* Surveys and interviews done during the 2009-2010 season.