Apr 29, 2013 Boxing out in basketball is a technique used by a player to position himself to best get a rebound after a shot has been missed. It is so effective that a shorter player can out rebound a. I see too many kids coming up on varsity that don't box-out and don't have that aggressive loose-ball mind-set. We spend time doing rebounding drills, teaching boxing-out and rebounding techniques, and encouraging and admonishing players about it, and many players still don't 'get it'.
Our teams are always strong on the boards because we place a philosophical emphasis on rebounding. We do that with a combination of rebounding drills, strength training (through weight lifting), and by developing a rebounding mindset.The following rebounding drill is highly competitive, and it helps players improve on the offensive and defensive glass. Competitive rebounding drillThis drill is a competitive game.
The first team up to 10 points wins. Teams get one point for a defensive or offensive rebound, and one point for scoring.
The Xs and Os switch places after each game. There is no out of bounds.DIAGRAM 1: The Xs (defense) are set up in the lane as shown, and the Os (offense) are positioned on the perimeter behind the 3-point line. A coach with a ball wanders the perimeter and can shoot at any time. The coach never shoots from the same spot during the drill.DIAGRAM 2: When the coach cocks his arm to shoot, the Xs run and box-out the Os, who are breaking to the boards.The coach intentionally misses a jump shot, and the two teams battle for the rebound.DIAGRAM 3: If a defender secures the rebound (X4 as shown), he or she immediately turns, locates the coach, and throws an outlet pass.
The defensive team is then awarded a point.All players hustle back to their starting positions, and the drill resumes.DIAGRAM 4: If an offensive player grabs the rebound (O4 as shown), he or she tries to put back the offensive rebound and score. The offensive team would receive a point for the offensive rebound and a point for the made basket. O4 is not allowed to pass to a teammate on the scoring attempt.
This rebounding drill stresses the basics of boxing out, being aggressive, and making the outlet pass, and 'finishing' on the offensive glass.Setup: See the diagram. Two rows, one on each side of the free throw lane. The first player in each line becomes a defender and moves down by the blocks and will box-out the next player in line. The next player in each line are offensive players. Have a player at each wing for the outlet pass. The coach, or manager, shoots the ball from the free-throw line.The Drill:The coach shoots.
The defenders box-out, rebound, make the outlet pass and the next group takes over. The two defenders rotate to the outlet positions, and the outlet players go to the back of the offensive lines.Offensive players should be aggressive, try to get the offensive rebound, and power it back up to the hoop. Play until either the defense rebounds and outlet passes, or the offense rebounds and scores (limit offensive possessions to 6 seconds to keep the drill moving).
Then rotate to the next group. Offensive players now are defenders.Make sure all players hustle, are aggressive and are using good rebounding technique.
With proper boxing out, attacking the ball, and making a good outlet pass. If the defense fails to secure the rebound, both players run a lap. Offensive players should be aggressive and power the ball back up to the hoop, scoring quickly (within 6 seconds).If the offense scores, they have 'immunity' for when they go on defense.
If, when they are on defense, they successfully get the rebound, they keep their 'immunity' for the next time. If they fail to get the rebound, they lose the immunity, but don't have to run that lap. An offensive rebound with failure to score is nothing, no immunity. One Man Option:You can also run this drill with just one line, one defender and one outlet receiver. Wing Skip-Pass and Box-Out Back-Side Drill This a helpside, close-out and box-out drill.
Start with the ball on either wing, with the opposite wing defender in helpside. When the ball is skip-passed, the helpside defender closes-out. X2 sprints to helpside.O3 shoots and O2 goes for the back-side rebound. X2 must find and box-out O2 and rebound. X3 must box-out the shooter (without fouling). Rotate offense to defense after several shots, using both sides.2-On-2 Rebounding Outlet Drill This another helpside, close-out and box-out drill.
One offensive player is on the opposite low block area and his defender is in helpside in the paint. The other offensive player is on the wing.