I find that kids focus and compete better in drills if the drill is a competition. SO..I try and break up into smaller groups “teams” and run drills where they compete against each other. This Rebound Competition is one of the favorites.
This is a favorite drill of mine. I call it “3 on 3 to 3 on 0 fastbreak”. It is a rebounding drill with a fastbreak finish.
When it comes to offensive rebounding, the ability to anticipate the ball coming off the rim can be just as important as length, or athleticism. That’s why I like to put my players through a series of drills that hone their offensive rebounding abilities specifically. 3 Man Weave Putbacks This is a great twist on [...]
Learning to finish through contact is what separates good post players from great ones. If you can teach your players to go up strong, brace themselves for contact and attempt to finish, not only will they shoot higher percentage shots, but they will draw more fouls. The last thing you want your post players doing [...]
When it comes to rebounding, while height and jumping ability can be a large advantage, 90% rebounding comes down to heart and desire – and the drills you run in practice should reflect this. Creating a high intensity, competitive environment in your rebounding drills is a surefire way to get great results. And while your [...]
Let’s face it – rebounding is not very glamorous. It’s a thankless job, especially on the defensive end, but many coaches will argue that the battle on the boards has a humongous impact on the outcome of any game. And while there is some technique to it, most of rebounding comes to two things – [...]
If there’s one thing I’ve learned as a coach and player in all my years – it’s that you cannot rely on referees. And that is no slight at them, they’re just humans, and they will make mistakes, miss calls, they might even give you a technical or two (although if they do, you probably [...]
I call this drill “Don’t Lose”. The boys love playing Knockout,one of the more popular basketball rebounding drills, but I noticed that if the rebound went long and they knew the guy following them was going to make his shot that they would quit.
If you’re looking for basketball rebounding drills, try this one. I’ve found it to be both fun and helpful with skill development.
Are you searching for multipurpose basketball practice drills? Here is a basketball drill that helps to improve jumping ability combined with some dribbling and rebounding practice at the same time.
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