just something for u girls to read..i think its pretty useful..found it at jumpshot.sg...gdluck fr the upcming matchs...fight hard ladayyyes The ABCs of REBOUNDING By Russell York Rebounding is one of the most important and crucial factor of team basketball. Most coaches would agree that the team that controls the boards; controls the game. The following are basic principles in rebounding and controlling the outlet pass with two basic drills to practice these skills. A - Anticipation Anticipate the flight of the ball. The most important key to being a good rebounder is to assume that every shot will be missed. Most shots rebound to the opposite side of the basket and it is important to watch the flight, speed and direction of the shot to be able to anticipate which area the ball may rebound to. B – Boxing out Boxing out requires locating the opposing player and the area you are located. The important element to boxing out once you have located your man is to make contact either by turning or pivoting your back to the player and sealing them off from the ball. Once your man has been sealed, then go for the ball with two hands. Always adopt a basic stance with your feet shoulder width apart. Get wide in your stance and have your hands ready for the rebound. Stay on your toes, keep your balance, elbows up and out and keep your hands up and always keep your hands up at least shoulder height when getting ready to rebound. This will allow you to be ready for the rebound that comes off the rim. Remember this: shot goes up-hands go up! Rebound with a wide base and when you return to the floor, have your legs spread so you are strong and you are in a balanced position for an outlet or a dribble, always protecting the basketball. The perfect rebound is the one where every of your teammates and yourself box out their man so well that the rebound can be easily caught AFTER it has hit the floor. C – Challenge Yourself Rebounding is 25% skill and 75% hunger. Rebounding is a product not of great athletic ability or height, but attitude and desire. What cannot be taught is the innate desire to overcome the physical challenges under the basket and thus gaining possession of the basketball. So always challenge yourself and aim to reach greater heights. THE OUTLET PASS After you get the rebound, you need to make a good outlet pass. A good rebounder who can outlet the ball to the guard can start a potential fast break. The first element to a good outlet is to secure the rebound and adopt the basic stance as previously discussed. You need to identify your target. Generally players will be drilled to “fill the wings” or position themselves in an area somewhere around the free throw line extended near the sideline. When the wings are defended then the outlet can go straight to the middle of the floor as the next option. Once the ball is secured in your hands, remain strong. Pivot away from the defense, and outlet to your guard for the fast break. The outlet should generally be made on the same side of the basket that the rebound is taken and not across the keyway. Make sure your pass is accurate and strong. You can be the greatest rebounder in the world but it is of no use if the ball is turned over on the initial outlet. Rebound, Protect & Outlet Drill • Coach in the middle of the key, player at either side-line, rebounder and “defender” in the lane • Coach throws the ball up off the backboard, rebounder runs around Coach and jumps for rebound • Quarter turn in the air as the “defender” places pressure on the ball, outlet pass to the same side that the rebound is taken • Pass is made back to Coach, who shoots off the other side of the backboard • Rebounder runs around, secures board under pressure and outlets • Four rebounds and rotate 1 2 3 BASIC REBOUNDING AND OUTLET DRILL Have two lines facing the basket: With Line 1 on the left and Line 2 on the right. One pair of players at a time then the other pair shall follow. The coach (C) has the ball to start off. The two green players (1 & 2) are defensive players. The job of the defensive players is to block out the blue offensive players and get the rebound and pass it to the player on the same side as the rebound. Example = Blue (2) passes to Blue (7).. The job of offensive players is to rebound and shoot it back up and score. The play starts when the Coach throws the ball up and off the backboard for the players to rebound. Player rotation – Offense to Defense. Defense to Outlet. Outlet to back of Offensive lines. Defensive Tips: *Stay low and wide with feet wider than shoulders for good balance. *Use their legs, rear end, body to contain man, no hands *Attack the boards *Contain your man, see the ball, explode up, grab the ball and while landing be looking for the outlet man to pass to quickly and effectively. Offensive Tips: *Be aggressive *Anticipate the rebound Aspiring rebounders should always bear in mind one scenario – “Assume the shot will miss and always look for the rebound.”