Rebound, Outlet & Return

Warm-up

Half-court transition: build the first outlet, a pass ahead and three running lanes using only half a court.

8 min 3+ Half court
PassingFootworkTeamworkU10U12U14U16

Step-by-step walkthrough

3+ · 1 ball, 1 hoop, half court, 1 flat marker

Get everyone ready

Set up two triosSix-player example: P1 rebounds, P2 waits on the right wing and P3 starts wide left near halfway. P4–P6 wait off the left sideline. Coach stands off the right sideline with the only ball. Put a flat turning marker two metres inside halfway; leave the sideline return lane clear. No defenders. 123456C

● Player / attackBlue: partner / outletGold: ballGreen C: coach

Illustrated steps · 5 seconds per step at 1×

Set up

Six-player example: P1 rebounds, P2 waits on the right wing and P3 starts wide left near halfway. P4–P6 wait off the left sideline. Coach stands off the right sideline with the only ball. Put a flat turning marker two metres inside halfway; leave the sideline return lane clear. No defenders.

Look for: Secure the rebound before turning.

Playback options
Illustrated steps · 5 seconds per step at 1×
Coach’s notes & group organisation

Six-player example: P1 rebounds, P2 waits on the right wing and P3 starts wide left near halfway. P4–P6 wait off the left sideline. Coach stands off the right sideline with the only ball. Put a flat turning marker two metres inside halfway; leave the sideline return lane clear. No defenders.

  1. Coach tosses the ball off the backboard for P1 to secure with two hands. P2 shows a target outside the lane; P3 stays wide and looks back.
  2. P1 pivots and outlets to P2. P2 passes ahead to P3 beside the turning marker. P3 catches under control, turns toward the same basket and attacks down the left lane; stay inside halfway.
  3. P2 fills the right lane and P1 trails through the middle. P3 finishes once. P1 retrieves the make or miss after the shooter lands and returns the single ball to the coach; the next trio stays outside until all three leave the court.
  4. P4 rebounds, P5 outlets and P6 receives ahead for the next repetition. P1–P3 walk back off the sideline. When their trio returns, rotate rebounder → outlet → lead runner → rebounder. Complete three turns per trio, then mirror the side.
  5. With three players, keep the same trio and rotate after every turn. With more, add whole trios to the waiting area; with a spare player, substitute that player into the next rebounder role each turn. Do not start a second ball into an occupied finishing lane.

Suggested reset

P4 rebounds, P5 outlets and P6 receives ahead for the next repetition. P1–P3 walk back off the sideline. When their trio returns, rotate rebounder → outlet → lead runner → rebounder. Complete three turns per trio, then mirror the side. With three players, keep the same trio and rotate after every turn. With more, add whole trios to the waiting area; with a spare player, substitute that player into the next rebounder role each turn. Do not start a second ball into an occupied finishing lane.

Coaching cues

  • Secure the rebound before turning.
  • Outlet receiver creates a clear passing angle.
  • The runner checks the pass before turning; nobody cuts across the shooter.

Adapt the challenge

Easier: Walk the outlet and turn, then jog to the finish.

Harder: Pass ahead without a dribble and finish with the non-dominant hand; keep the same clear reset.

Equipment

1 ball, 1 hoop, half court, 1 flat marker

Setup

Six-player example: P1 rebounds, P2 waits on the right wing and P3 starts wide left near halfway. P4–P6 wait off the left sideline. Coach stands off the right sideline with the only ball. Put a flat turning marker two metres inside halfway; leave the sideline return lane clear. No defenders.

Steps

  1. 1Coach tosses the ball off the backboard for P1 to secure with two hands. P2 shows a target outside the lane; P3 stays wide and looks back.
  2. 2P1 pivots and outlets to P2. P2 passes ahead to P3 beside the turning marker. P3 catches under control, turns toward the same basket and attacks down the left lane; stay inside halfway.
  3. 3P2 fills the right lane and P1 trails through the middle. P3 finishes once. P1 retrieves the make or miss after the shooter lands and returns the single ball to the coach; the next trio stays outside until all three leave the court.
  4. 4P4 rebounds, P5 outlets and P6 receives ahead for the next repetition. P1–P3 walk back off the sideline. When their trio returns, rotate rebounder → outlet → lead runner → rebounder. Complete three turns per trio, then mirror the side.
  5. 5With three players, keep the same trio and rotate after every turn. With more, add whole trios to the waiting area; with a spare player, substitute that player into the next rebounder role each turn. Do not start a second ball into an occupied finishing lane.

Coaching points

  • Secure the rebound before turning.
  • Outlet receiver creates a clear passing angle.
  • The runner checks the pass before turning; nobody cuts across the shooter.

Why kids love it

Beat your previous clean-pass streak as every player gets a turn to rebound, outlet and finish.

Variations

Easier

Walk the outlet and turn, then jog to the finish.

Harder

Pass ahead without a dribble and finish with the non-dominant hand; keep the same clear reset.

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