Find, Hit, and Go Box-Out
On a shot, defenders must first locate their assigned attacker, make physical contact to hit them, and only then turn to go get the ball. Teaches the correct box-out sequence instead of ball-watching.
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
On a shot, defenders must first locate their assigned attacker, make physical contact to hit them, and only then turn to go get the ball. Teaches the correct box-out sequence instead of ball-watching. Run it for about 10 minutes with ball and hoop.
Find, Hit, and Go Box-Out works well for players in Ages 10–12, Ages 13–15, Ages 16+, and can be scaled up or down in speed and complexity for other age groups.
Run Find, Hit, and Go Box-Out for about 10 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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