Rebounding

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.

Duration

10 min

Intensity

Moderate

Ages

Ages 10–12, Ages 13–15, Ages 16+

Equipment

ball, hoop, partner

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

What age group is the Rebound and Outlet Pass drill for?

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.

How long should the Rebound and Outlet Pass run?

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.

What equipment do I need for Rebound and Outlet Pass?

You'll need: ball, hoop, partner.

Build this into a full practice plan

Drag Rebound and Outlet Pass into a timed practice plan, assign it to your roster, and track who's completed it — free to start.

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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.

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.

Rip-Through After Rebound

After securing a board, the player rips the ball aggressively through from one side to the other while pivoting to clear space from a shadowing defender, then goes straight into a put-back or outlet. Trains protecting the ball the instant it's grabbed.