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History shows that teams who can consistently perform well on the glass have better chances of winning and higher win average. 

At no surprise, rebounding is one of the most important aspects of the game of basketball, let alone winning games. 

There are three ways rebounding can impact your result:

Offensive Rebounding. A team's offensive rebounding ability gives them possession of the basketball, giving them a second opportunity to score. Each possession helps both the offense and the defense, as opposing teams become frustrated. Ultimately improving your chances of winning basketball games.

Defensive Rebounding. A good defense relies on defensive rebounding, which limits the offense to a single shot. When the game is closing down and it matters most, rebounding on the defensive end can seal the win for your team. The key to a successful rebounder is held by two components, positioning and leverage. Coaches preach it time and time again, “box out your opponent and use your body weight”.

The free throw line, the most overlooked yet impactful rebounding. As an offensive player, rebounding gives your team the opportunity to score more points and potentially go back to the free throw line. Every coach loves a monster on the glass. Defensively you can put an end at any potential momentum the opposing team could gain from retrieving their own free throw. As we know, momentum can change the course of the game very quickly.

Here are 3 drills to help improve a team's rebounding: 

#1 - Half Court Hustle

The Half Court Hustle drill is a terrific drill that teaches players to hustle to rebound out of their playing area.

The drill consists of having a player shoot the basketball from either wing. There is a line that starts at half court with all other players.

The player on the wing will take a shot. On the rise of the shot, the player at half court sprints in to try to gather the rebound and finish.

The goal is to get to the basketball before it hits the ground and lay it in.

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#2 - Go Get It

The Go Get It drill is a great drill that teaches multiple effort rebounding.

The drill starts with a player around the free-throw line with the basketball. That player throws it off the backboard and has to soar and rebound the basketball.

During this process, there are two players or coaches that have pads that are trying to prevent the player from rebounding the basketball.

After the rebound, that player has to rise and finish the play with a layup. (Click on Image to Play Video)

#3 - Tug of War

The Tug of War drill is a great drill to see which player really wants the basketball. The drill will teach players to fight for the rebound.

The drill consists of a coach holding the basketball while two players are standing waiting to play tug of war to fight for the rebound.

This is a really good drill that helps a team fight for 50/50 balls.

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Being a Championship Level Rebounding Team takes a constant mindset and an attention to detail plan for every single day. 

Coach Jamy Bechler shares how his teams have achieved tremendous rebound success with the philosophies and practices he shares. He will show how to improve your rebounding offensively, defensively, and at the free-throw line by developing a toughness ethic.

Not Rebounding? Not winning. It's that simple.

Thank you to Coach Belcher for a great course!

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