In girls basketball, players think rebounding is only jumping up and getting the ball. Actually there is a little technique to it. Here are some drills to help you with rebounding.
Drill 1: Tip the Ball off the Wall and Pivot
1. Face a wall or basketball backboard, while holding a basketball.
2. Tip the ball off the wall, then catch with both hands.
3. Do a complete turn using the left foot as the initial pivot foot.
4. Tip the ball off the wall, then catch with both hands.
5. Do a complete turn using the right foot as the initial pivot foot.
6. Repeat.
Drill 2: Basic Tip Drill
1. Line players up on opposite sides of the basket facing the backboard.
2. First player on the left should throw the ball over the rim to the opposite side of the backboard. Then quickly run behind last player on right.
3. The player on the right side should jump up, catch the ball, and tip or pass the ball to the opposite side before she lands. Then the player should quickly run behind the last player on the left side.
4. The players should continue to pass the ball off the backboard and run to opposite side.
Drill 3: Cone Jumping
1. Line up next to a 6-inch cone.
2. Jump with both feet together back and forth over the cone continuously for a period of time. (10, 15, 20 seconds)
Drill 4: Rope Jumping
1. Get a jump rope.
2. Jump with both feet.
3. Switch to jumping with the right foot.
4. Switch to jumping with the left foot.
Drill 5: Leg Bounds
1. Line up along the baseline
2. Stand with your legs together, arms tucked to your sides, and knees bent.
3. Jump as high and as far as you can, throwing you arms up and extending your body.
4. Land in the same position that you started in and jump again immediately.
5. Continue jumping until you reach the far baseline.
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