Circle the Cone Rebounding
A cone is placed under the rim to represent the rebounder's assigned box-out spot; the player must pivot and shuffle to keep the cone between themselves and a moving partner before crashing for a tossed rebound. Reinforces staying attached to the defensive rebounding assignment.
Rebounding
- Duration
- 8 min
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Ages
- Ages 7–9, Ages 10–12
- Equipment
- cone, ball, hoop, partner
min
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.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Q1How do you run the Circle the Cone Rebounding drill?
A cone is placed under the rim to represent the rebounder's assigned box-out spot; the player must pivot and shuffle to keep the cone between themselves and a moving partner before crashing for a tossed rebound. Reinforces staying attached to the defensive rebounding assignment. Run it for about 8 minutes with cone and ball and hoop and partner.
Q2What age group is the Circle the Cone Rebounding drill for?
Circle the Cone Rebounding works well for players in Ages 7–9, Ages 10–12, and can be scaled up or down in speed and complexity for other age groups.
Q3How long should the Circle the Cone Rebounding run?
Run Circle the Cone Rebounding for about 8 minutes as part of a broader practice or individual workout — enough reps to build the habit without losing quality.
Q4What equipment do I need for Circle the Cone Rebounding?
You'll need: cone, ball, hoop, partner.
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Related rebounding drills
Partner Box-Out Drill
Two players start front-to-back; on a tossed ball off the backboard, the boxing-out player pivots into contact and holds position with a wide base before pursuing the rebound. Fundamental contact-and-hold box-out technique.
Rebound and Outlet Pass
Player secures a rebound with two hands at the highest point, chins the ball, pivots away from pressure, and fires a quick outlet pass to a partner sprinting the sideline. Connects the rebound to transition offense.
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.