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.
Rebounding
- Duration
- 10 min
- Intensity
- High
- Ages
- Ages 7–9, Ages 10–12, Ages 13–15
- Equipment
- 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 Partner Box-Out Drill 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. Run it for about 10 minutes with ball and hoop and partner.
Q2What age group is the Partner Box-Out Drill drill for?
Partner Box-Out Drill works well for players in Ages 7–9, Ages 10–12, Ages 13–15, and can be scaled up or down in speed and complexity for other age groups.
Q3How long should the Partner Box-Out Drill run?
Run Partner Box-Out Drill for about 10 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 Partner Box-Out Drill?
You'll need: ball, hoop, partner.
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Rip-Through After Rebound
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