Chin It Rebounding Drill
Coach tosses the ball off the rim; player must catch at the peak with two hands, immediately chin it under the chin, and land in a wide stable base before making a move. Eliminates loose, low rebounds that get stripped.
Coaching focus: Rebounding
Rebounding is won with positioning and effort before jumping ability — teach the box-out first, then the pursuit of the ball, then the outlet. All three, every rep.
Frequently asked questions
Coach tosses the ball off the rim; player must catch at the peak with two hands, immediately chin it under the chin, and land in a wide stable base before making a move. Eliminates loose, low rebounds that get stripped. Run it for about 8 minutes with ball and hoop.
Chin It Rebounding Drill works well for players in Ages 4–6, Ages 7–9, Ages 10–12, and can be scaled up or down in speed and complexity for other age groups.
Run Chin It Rebounding Drill for about 8 minutes as part of a broader practice or individual workout — enough reps to build the habit without losing quality.
You'll need: ball, hoop.
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