From my most recent newsletter from Coach Creighton Burns:Rules for Defensive Rebounding
1. Be ready to rebound every shot.
2. Be the aggressor; initiate the contact with the offensive players.
3. Keep them from getting up to the basket.
4. Make the offensive players react to you.
5. Block out far enough from the basket that you have room to go and get the ball. This eliminates the offensive player from reaching over you for the ball.
6. If you get stuck under the basket, spin out of this position.
7. Get your head on line with the ball and rebound with two hands.
8. Eliminate the second chance shot.
9. If you can’t get the rebound, make sure your competitor doesn't get it either.
Rules for Offensive Rebounding
1. Fight for position. Don't get blocked out. Make a move to get side-by-side position.
2. Give yourself an equal opportunity to rebound the ball.
3. Keep the ball alive when you don’t have a clear rebound.
4. Utilize your advantages. If your advantage is strength, get contact. If your ability is
jumping, avoid contact.
5. Know when and where the shots come from in your offense.
6. Know the shooting tendencies of your teammates.
7. Get your head on the ball and rebound with two hands.
3. Keep the ball alive when you don’t have a clear rebound.
4. Utilize your advantages. If your advantage is strength, get contact. If your ability is
jumping, avoid contact.
5. Know when and where the shots come from in your offense.
6. Know the shooting tendencies of your teammates.
7. Get your head on the ball and rebound with two hands.
