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.
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
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.
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.
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.
You'll need: ball, hoop, partner.
Coaching Partner Box-Out Drill?
Swap notes with coaches running this drill in the free community, or build Partner Box-Out Drill into a timed practice plan, assign it to your roster, and track who's completed it in the app.
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