Players needed: 1 A conditioning drill that will help you extend yourself for a rebound and to run back on D. Start at the foul line and run up to the basket. Immediately, jump with two hands up and hit the backboard. If you cannot reach the backboard, try to jump as high as you [...]
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Roof Catch
Players needed: 1 This will help anticipating and making quick rebounding decisions. Find a tennis or racketball Throw the ball on top of an angled roof. As it comes down, jump and grab the ball with one hand. Repeat 20 times or until you feel a slight soreness in your shoulder.
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3′s to 10
Players needed: 1 A fun individual drill that helps you with your 3 point shot and following it up quickly. Start by shooting a 3 pointer. Immediately follow your shot (don’t let the ball hit the ground) if it’s a miss. Put it back strong. Grab the ball through the hoop and dribble to the [...]
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Explosion Jumping
Players needed: 1 A conditioning drill that helps you with your jumping abilities. Jump as high as you can by trucking your knees to your chest. Immediately after you land on the ground, jump as high as you can again while bringing your knees to your chest. Do 15 explosions then rest for a couple [...]
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Grab and Put Back
Players needed: 1 This drill help with your timing, coordination and explosiveness. It’s a very simple but yet effective drill for anyone looking to improve their rebounding. Start in front of the backboard on one side about 3 feet back. Toss the ball against that side of the backboard. As soon as you release the [...]
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Pressuring the Outlet Pass
Players needed: 6 or more Another great team drill that focuses on improving boxing out and throwing an outlet pass under pressure. Start with four rebounders under the basket. Have two more players on the wing ready for the outlet pass. Coach takes a shot and the four rebounders scramble to box each other out [...]