3 Key Lessons to Improve Your Rebounding Skills ππ₯
Rebounding is a game-changing skill that gives your team extra possessions and limits your opponent’s chances to score. There are two types of rebounds:
✔️ Offensive rebounds – Gaining possession after your team’s missed shot
✔️ Defensive rebounds – Securing the ball after your opponent's missed shot
To become a dominant rebounder, here are 3 key lessons you need to master:
1️⃣ Rebounding Starts with Proper Positioning π️♂️
Many players think rebounding is all about jumping high—but that’s not the case. If you’re always losing rebounds to your opponent, the problem might be your positioning.
How to Get the Right Position?
✔️ Box out your opponent – Keep your body between the opponent and the ball
✔️ Stay balanced and wide – Use your lower body to create space
✔️ Watch the shooter’s movement – React quickly when the shot goes up
π¨ Tip: Not all rebounds come off the rim or backboard, so don’t just stand under the basket! Adjust your positioning based on the shot.
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2️⃣ Learn to Anticipate Where the Ball Will Land π
Even with perfect positioning, you won’t get the rebound if you don’t predict where the ball will bounce.
How to Improve Anticipation?
✔️ Observe the shot angle – Shots from the perimeter often bounce farther, while close-range shots stay near the rim
✔️ Follow the shooter's hand – A player’s shooting motion can hint at the ball’s direction
✔️ Stay active, not passive – Move before the ball reaches the rim, not after
π¨ Tip: You won’t predict every bounce perfectly, but improving your awareness will increase your rebounding chances.
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3️⃣ Rebounding is All About Mentality πͺ
Size and jumping ability aren’t everything—what truly separates great rebounders is hustle and desire.
How to Develop a Rebounding Mindset?
✔️ Attack the ball aggressively – Treat every rebound as if it's yours
✔️ Stay relentless – Even if you miss the first grab, fight for the second chance
✔️ Never assume the shot will go in – Always be ready to chase the miss
π¨ Tip: Some of the best rebounders in NBA history (like Dennis Rodman) weren’t the tallest—they just wanted the ball more than anyone else.
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π Final Thoughts: Master These 3 Lessons & Dominate the Boards!
✔️ Position yourself correctly
✔️ Anticipate where the ball will land
✔️ Develop a strong rebounding mentality
π‘ Question: Which of these 3 lessons do you need to work on the most? Let’s discuss! π¬
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