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aggressive/consistent rebounding

My team has the technique down for rebounding. My struggle is getting the team in the mindset to use this technique on a regular basis. Does anyone have drills to help make young players more instinctive/consistent rebounders?

Kim BrabazonCoach, United States of America

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Sam FisherCoach, New Zealand

One approach is 2 players attempt to box out each other in the key area, the coach then shoots (with the intention of missing) both of the players attempt to rebound and then get the putback shot as soon as possible, keep going until one of them makes the shot. Can play "1st to 3 putbacks" then rotate another player in. Hope that makes sense.

Arunapradeepa DPlayer, India

I am a shooter I have No jump so I can't rebounding
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