Any basketball player, regardless of size or position, must be able to rebound. It can help you win games by providing more second-chance opportunities for your team and preventing the opposing team from doing the same.
One of the most crucial things you can do to enhance your rebounding is to practice on a daily basis. Here are three rebounding drills you can practice on your Kangaroo Courts Backyard Court improve your rebounding.
Box Out Drill
The box out is the key of effective rebounding. It is the act of utilising your body to block your opponent's path to the basket, giving you the best opportunity to grab the rebound.
Stand under the basket with a buddy to do box outs. One participant will play offensively, while the other will play defensively. The offensive player will attempt to position themselves for a rebound, while the defensive player will attempt to box them out.
The offensive player will jump for the ball when the coach signals. The defensive defender should maintain a low and wide body with their arms extended. They should also push the offensive player away from the basket with their hands.
The drill should be repeated for 10-15 seconds, or until the offensive player is able to get a rebound.
Having a good court with the right markings will aid you to gauge the distance from the basket using the lines. Kangaroo courts helps you to do the measurements and fit up the tiles to ensure that your game is taken to the next level.
Rebound Outlet Drill
Once you've grabbed a rebound, you must be able to quickly and accurately pass the ball to a teammate. This will assist your squad in starting a fast break and obtaining easy scoring opportunities.
Stand under the basket with a partner to practise rebound outlet drills. One person will serve as the rebounder, while the other will serve as the outlet receiver.
The rebounder will practise catching rebounds under the basket. After grabbing a rebound, they will pass the ball to the receiver. Standing a few feet out from the basket, the receiver should catch the ball with their hands up.
Repeat the technique for 5-10 minutes, or until the rebounder can consistently outlet the ball.
Backboard Bounce Rebound
In this drill which can be practiced with a partner or solo, you have to utilise the backboard. The concept is to simulate an in-game situation where the opposing team or your own teammate misses a shot and you need to rebound the ball.
What you need to do is stand under the basket and throw the ball to bounce off the backboard and you should jump at the right time as high as you can to get the ball. Keep doing this for about 3-4 minutes. This will increase your vertical jump, stamina and explosiveness.
Another variation you can do it instead of catching the ball, once you throw the ball to bounce off the backboard you can jump and ally-oop it back to the board with one or two hands, land, jump again and repeat. This will heavily improve your jump timing for in-game situations.
Having a good backboard is crucial to give the right bounce so your drills are effective. Having a sturdy backboard will make sure that this is taken care of, Kangaroo Courts offer extremely high quality and sturdy backboards (in ground hoops and wall mounted).
Conclusion
By improving your rebounding, you can improve your rebounding and help your team win more games and become a better player overall on the court. So what are you waiting for, grab your gear and hit the court with Kangaroo Courts!
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