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.
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
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. Run it for about 10 minutes with ball and hoop and partner.
Rebound and Outlet Pass 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 Rebound and Outlet Pass 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 Rebound and Outlet Pass?
Swap notes with coaches running this drill in the free community, or build Rebound and Outlet Pass into a timed practice plan, assign it to your roster, and track who's completed it in the app.
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