Box-Out & Rebound

Skill drill

Make contact, seal your player, and go get the rebound.

6 min pairs Half court · dual
DefenseFootworkU10U12U14
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Setup

Offensive player behind a defender, both near the rim. Coach has the ball.

Steps

  1. 1Coach shoots; defender finds their player.
  2. 2Defender pivots, makes contact, and boxes out.
  3. 3Hold the box for a beat, then go grab the ball.
  4. 4Chin the rebound and pivot away from pressure.

Coaching points

  • Find, hit, then go get it.
  • Wide base, low, backside into the opponent.
  • Chin the ball on the catch.

Why kids love it

Rebounding is effort, not height — kids love realising they can out-work a taller player.

Variations

Harder

Live: offense tries to get the offensive board.