Tip Drill
Player tosses the ball off the backboard and tips it back off the glass repeatedly with one or both hands before finally securing it, building strength and timing for tip-ins and second-chance putbacks.
Rebounding
- Duration
- 8 min
- Intensity
- High
- Ages
- Ages 13–15, Ages 16+
- Equipment
- ball, hoop
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 Tip Drill drill?
Player tosses the ball off the backboard and tips it back off the glass repeatedly with one or both hands before finally securing it, building strength and timing for tip-ins and second-chance putbacks. Run it for about 8 minutes with ball and hoop.
Q2What age group is the Tip Drill drill for?
Tip Drill works well for players in Ages 13–15, Ages 16+, and can be scaled up or down in speed and complexity for other age groups.
Q3How long should the Tip Drill run?
Run Tip Drill for about 8 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 Tip Drill?
You'll need: ball, hoop.
Coaching Tip Drill?
Swap notes with coaches running this drill in the free community, or build Tip Drill into a timed practice plan, assign it to your roster, and track who's completed it in the app.
The community is free and always will be. No card needed for either.
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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.
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.
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.