Purpose: Toughness. Flat-out toughness in rebounding is necessary in order to be successful in this drill. Drill: 2 defensive players start inside the lane. 5 offensive players start outside the lane. The top boundary is either the jump circle (if you even have that marking on your court), or the top line on the free throw lane. A coach or manager will shoot the basketball from any spot on the court. In this diagram, the coach is shooting from the free throw line. X1 and X2 fight for the … [Read more...]
Trap and Get Back Rebounding Drill
Purpose: To work on getting back defensively after setting a trap. Specifically, getting back to block out and rebound the basketball when the pass from a trap leads to a quick perimeter shot. Drill: 4 players needed; 2 offensive players and 2 defensive players. The 2 offensive players bring the basketball down the court in a parallel alignment. Once the 2 offensive players cross the midcourt line, the 2 defenders immediately trap the player with the basketball. The player with the basketball … [Read more...]
Survival Rebounding Drill
Purpose: To teach aggressiveness along with rebounding, inside scoring, and inside defensive skills. Drill: At each available basket, have groups of 4 to 6 players. 3 players are in the drill at one time. More players can be at each basket if necessary, but you should have at least 4 per basket. A coach or manager is also needed at each basket to shoot (and miss) the basketball and to be a passing outlet for the rebounder. The rules for 'Survival Rebounding' are as follows: The drill/game … [Read more...]
5-on-2 Competitive Rebounding Drill
Purpose: To develop determination in defensive rebounding. The defensive rebounders, being at a great disadvantage, must work hard to get the rebound. Drill: 2 defensive players begin by positioning themselves in the lane. 5 offensive players begin outside the lane in normal team offensive positions. Also, if you have a basketball rebounder, this is an excellent drill to utilize it. The drill starts with the shooter (a manager or coach) taking the first shot from anywhere in the half court. … [Read more...]
2-Ball Rebounding Drill
Purpose: To teach basketball players to make a continuous effort to go for the ball when offensive rebounding. Conversely, to teach defensive players to blockout, rebound, and make the outlet pass. Drill: This rebounding drill is 3-on-3 competition between the offense and defense. Two coaches or managers act as shooters / outlet receivers. The drill begins with a coach shooting the basketball. If the defensive players gain control, they outlet the ball to either coach. If the offensive … [Read more...]
2-on-1 Tip-In Rebounding Drill
Purpose: To develop aggressiveness in rebounding, body control and balance, and timing during contact. Drill: Three players at a basket; one offensive and two defensive players. The offensive player works at keeping the ball alive until he successfully taps it in the basket. O1 stands a couple of feet in front of the rim with a basketball. The defenders, X1 and X2, start on each side of the lane, with at least one foot touching the lane line. O1 tosses the basketball off the backboard and … [Read more...]
3-Man Figure Eight Rebounding Drill
Purpose: To work on quickness in rebounding. This drill focuses on foot and hand quickness, having a soft touch, and overall conditioning. Drill: Three players position themselves across the lane. O1 is in the lane just to the right of the basket with the basketball. O2 and O3 are on each side of the lane at the blocks. The drill begins with O1 tossing the ball off the backboard and over the basket twoard O3's side. O1 moves quickly to replace O3. O3 reacts to rebound and tip the ball off … [Read more...]
Mikan Drill Variation
Purpose: To work on shooting the layup. More specifically, to develop the skill of going up strong after securing an offensive rebound. Drill: A player and a basketball at each basket. If needed, place a few players at each basket. They can simply rotate taking turns. The player tosses the ball high off the backboard and jumps for the rebound. Grasp the ball and rip it down to a position no lower than the chin. After rebounding, the player will jump back up strong for a layup. Use the left … [Read more...]
Inside 2-on-2 Rebounding Drill
Purpose: To develop rebounding skills in a competitive environment. Offensive players will also work on finishing after getting a rebound and defensive players work on outlet passing after rebounding. Drill: Two offensive players line up outside the lane with two defensive players ready to block them out. A coach or manager tosses the basketball off the glass or rim and the players go after the ball. The defenders (X1) are attempting to box out properly and the offensive players (O1) are … [Read more...]
Mismatch Rebounding Drill
Purpose: To work on defensive rebounding in a competitive setting made even more challenging because the defenders are at a disadvantage. Drill: This rebounding drill is a mismatch drill where the two defenders attempt to out rebound the three offensive players. A coach or manager will shoot the basketball while the defensive players try to gain the rebound and outlet the ball to the coach. The offensive players also try to secure the rebound. If the offense gets the rebound, they attempt to … [Read more...]