Presented by: Drew Hanlen Rebounding Drill Book
Special Thanks Special thanks to: My family, Colleen Hanlen, Brady Hanlen, Ashley Hanlen, Maddie Hanlen, LuLu Hanlen, Jane Corbett, Bob Corbett, Donna Hanlen, Dennis Hanlen, along with all of my other family members, for always supporting me; Jay Blossom, for contributing drills, and for his continued mentoring and support, both on and off the floor; Jason Fry, for diagramming drills and assisting with the descriptions; All of my coaches throughout my career: Rick Byrd, Casey Alexander, Brian Ayers, Roger Idstrom, Mark Price, James Strong, Jay Blossom, Scott Stallcup, Chris Neff, Joe Boeckman, Scott Gauthier, Sam Snelling, Corey Frazier, Roy Pierce, Eric Long, Erwin Claggett, Dale Turner, Mylin Johnson, Rick Maclin, Victor Cason, Charles Woods, Henry Rosehill, Tim Hill, Chris Cressler, Rich Phillips, Fred Harrison, Mark Eason, and Vernon Hemphill; Jeremy Stein, for designing the drill book; in me. All of my clients and the entire Pure Sweat Family for trusting and believing
Introduction Dear Reader, I would like to thank you for purchasing a copy of my Rebounding Drill Book. I put a lot of time and effort into this book. I compiled my favorite rebounding drills that I have acquired throughout my career as a player and skills coach. These competitive drills will improve your team s ability to dominate the rebounding battle and will have your players boxing out (or hitting & getting) and crashing the glass harder and more consistently than ever before. In the NCAA tournament, the team that wins the rebounding battle wins the game 70% of the time! Rebounding is not flashy or fancy, and often times goes uncelebrated, but it helps you win games, which is all that matters. Great players are willing to do whatever it takes to give their team a competitive advantage, which means that all great players should take pride in rebounding. Rebounding is one of the only things that a player cannot do too much of. Coaches might complain if a player shoots too much or dribbles too much, but rarely, if ever, will a player get in trouble for rebounding too much. If you want your team to win the rebounding battle, you must practice rebounding daily and get your players to buy in. Encourage them to assume every shot is going to be a miss, demand them to pursue every rebound (or sprint back if that is their responsibility) and celebrate their efforts when they deliver a blow or secure a rebound out of their area. Hopefully you enjoy the book and it helps your team win the rebounding battle in games. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at Drew@PureSweatBasketball.com. Please take the time to visit my website at. Sincerely, Drew Hanlen
Rebounding Keys See or hear the shot On-ball defender should contest the shot and alert teammates that a shot has been taken Players should assume every shot will be missed & actively pursue all rebounds until someone secures possession of the basketball Anticipate where the rebound is going to bounce Fight for position during the flight of the shot Watching the basketball in the air is one of the biggest mistakes made when rebounding Fight through fouls to establish and keep favorable position Try to secure the basketball above the rim or at it s highest point Secure the basketball with two hands Land on balance
Additional Defensive Rebounding Keys Locate your opponent as soon as a shot is taken Make visual contact with the player you are boxing until you can make physical contact Deliver a blow If you are physical early in the game, the opposing players will stop crashing as hard Maintain contact after gaining inside position Keep your opponent on your back Additional Offensive Rebounding Keys Find a gap then crash it as soon as a shot is taken Get even or get around the defender that is attempting to box you out Do not settle and accept position on your opponent s back If you cannot secure a rebound, attempt to tip the basketball to a teammate to keep the possession alive
Get Around Rebounding Set Up: Coach will start with the basketball outside the three-point line on the wing. One defender will start inside the lane, while an offensive player will start on the weak-side block. A cone will be placed on the wing for the offensive player to run around. Step 1: Offensive player will sprint out and around the cone on the wing. As the offensive player circles the cone, Coach will shoot the basketball. On the flight of the shot, the defender will sprint to box out the crashing player. Both players will pursue the rebound until one player secures the basketball. Step 2: Whoever secures the rebound will outlet the basketball to coach, then rotate to the back of the defensive rebounding line on the baseline, while the player that did not get the rebound will sprint out and around the cone on the wing. The player in the front of the line on the baseline will rotate in as the defensive rebounder. Additional Info: Continue this drill until every player has successfully grabbed an offensive rebound at least once.
1v1 Rebounding War Set Up: Coach will start with the basketball outside the three-point line. The offensive player will start outside the free-throw line, while the defender will start in the paint. Steps: Coach will shoot the basketball. On the flight of the shot, the defender will sprint to box out the crashing player. Both players will pursue the rebound until one player secures the basketball. Additional Info: Defender has to get three stops in a row. The defender will rotate to the back of the offensive rebound line after they secure their third rebound in a row, while the offensive player that crashed and did not get the rebound on the defender s third rebound in a row will be the next defender.
Individual Rebounding Gauntlet Set Up: Coach will start with the basketball outside the three-point line. Three offensive players will start outside the three-point line, while the defender will start in the paint, just above the charge circle. Steps: Coach will call one of the offensive players names, then quickly shoot a shot. On the flight of the shot, the defender will sprint to box out the crashing player whose name was called. Both players will pursue the rebound until one player secures the basketball. Additional Info: Defender has to get three stops in a row. The defender will take the offensive spot of the player that crashed and did not get the rebound on the defender s third rebound in a row, while the offensive player that crashed and did not get the rebound on the defender s third rebound in a row will be the next defender.
Weak-Side Block Outs Set Up: Coach will start with the basketball outside the three-point line. The offensive player will start outside the three-point line, on the wing, while the defender will start in the paint, in proper help-side position. Steps: Coach will shoot the basketball. On the flight of the shot, the defender will sprint to box out the crashing player. Both players will pursue the rebound until one player secures the basketball. Additional Info: Both players will play offense for one minute and then defense for one minute. The player with most rebounds at the end of two minutes wins.
3 Man Weave into Weak-Side Block Out Set Up: Players will start in three lines beyond the 28-foot mark. Players in the middle line will start with basketballs. Step 1: Player 1 will pass the ball to a cutting Player 2, then will sprint around them to the wing. Step 2: Player 2 will drive the basketball to the nail at the free-throw line, then pass the basketball to Player 3 on the wing. After passing, Player 2 will get their butt to the baseline and become the defensive rebounder. Step 3: On the catch, Player 3 will shoot the basketball. On the flight of the shot, Player 2 will sprint to box out a crashing Player 1. Both players will pursue the rebound until one player secures the basketball. Additional Info: Whoever secures the rebound will rotate to the back of the shooting line, while the player that did not get the rebound will rotate to the back of the defensive rebounding line. The shooter will rotate to the back of the middle line.
Pure Sweat Combo Drill Set Up: Two ball handlers will start with basketballs near the 28-foot marks in adjacent corners. Two passers will start in adjacent corners opposite of the ball handlers. Two defenders will start inside of each lane on both ends of the floor. All of the additional players will start in lines behind the passers. Step 1: Ball handlers will pass their basketballs ahead to the passer in front of them on the opposite end of the court, and then sprint to the elbow or three-point line, depending on their shooting range. The passers will pass the basketballs back to the original ball handlers once they get to their shooting range for a jump shot. Step 2: On the flight of the shot, the passer will crash the glass, while the defender in the lane will sprint and box out the crashing passer. Both players will pursue the rebound until one player secures the basketball. Step 3: Whoever secures the rebound will dribble outside of the three-point line then pass the basketball ahead to the passer in front of them on the opposite end of the court, and then sprint to their range for a jump shot, while the player that did not get the rebound will stay in the lane as the next defender. The shooter will rotate to the back of the passing line that they received the basketball from.
War Rebounding Set Up: Coach will start with the basketball anywhere inside the three-point line. Three players will start in the paint. The remaining players will start in a single file line at the free throw line. Step 1: Coach will shoot the basketball. On the flight of the shot, the three players will crash the glass. Regardless which player secures the rebound, they will attempt to score, while the other two players will defend them and try to prevent them from scoring. All three players will continue battling for rebounds and attempt to score each time they secure the basketball until someone scores. Step 2: Once a player scores, they will rotate to the back of the line at the free throw line, while the first person in the line will crash the glass and replace them in the group of three. Additional Info: There will be three players competing for rebounds and scores throughout the entire drill. Continue this drill until every player has successfully scored at least once.
1v2 Rebounding Set Up: Coach will start with the basketball on the wing. The offensive player will start on the free throw line, while a defender will start on each block. Step 1: Coach will shoot the basketball. On the flight of the shot, both defenders will sprint to box out the offensive player, while the offensive player will try to get around the block outs and pursue the offensive rebound. Step 2: Defenders do not pursue the rebound. Instead, they continue to box out and try to keep the offensive player from getting a hand on the rebound before the basketball bounces twice. If the rebound bounces twice before the offensive player touches the basketball, the defensive team gets one point. If the offensive player touches the basketball in the air, the offensive team gets two points. If the offensive player touches the basketball after one bounce, neither team receives a point. If the offensive player rebounds the basketball in the air and finishes a put-back, the offensive team gets three points. Additional Info: Both teams will play offense for two minutes and then defense for two minutes. The team with most points at the end of four minutes wins.
2v2 Block Out to Score Set Up: Coach will start with the basketball at the free throw line. The offensive players will start on the elbows, while the defenders will start on the blocks. Step 1: Coach will shoot the basketball. On the flight of the shot, the two offensive players will crash the glass, while the two defenders will sprint and box out the offensive player that is in front of them. Step 2: Regardless which team secures the rebound, they will attempt to score. Both teams will continue battling for rebounds and attempt to score each time they secure the basketball until someone scores. Additional Info: Both teams will play offense for two minutes and then defense for two minutes. The team with most scores at the end of four minutes wins.
2v2 Box Rebounding Set Up: Coach will start with the basketball at the free throw line. The offensive players will start on the elbows, while the defenders will start on the blocks. Step 1: Coach will shoot the basketball. On the flight of the shot, the two offensive players will crash the glass, while the two defenders will sprint and box out the offensive player that is in front of them. Step 2: If one of the defenders rebounds the basketball, they will outlet the basketball to the coach and the defensive team gets one point. If one of the offensive players rebounds the basketball, they will immediately try to score without dribbling. The offensive team gets one point for every offensive rebound they get, as well as one point for every score. The defensive team does not get any points if they rebound an offensive put-back miss. Additional Info: Both teams will play offense for two minutes and then defense for two minutes. The team with most points at the end of four minutes wins.
2v2 X-Out Rebounding Set Up: Coach will start with the basketball at the free throw line. The offensive players will start on the elbows, while the defenders will start on the blocks. Step 1: Coach will shoot the basketball. On the flight of the shot, the two offensive players will crash the glass, while the two defenders will sprint and box out the offensive player that is located on the opposite elbow. The defenders must communicate who goes over and who goes under when they X-out. Step 2: If one of the defenders rebounds the basketball, they will outlet the basketball to the coach and the defensive team gets one point. If one of the offensive players rebounds the basketball, they will immediately try to score without dribbling. The offensive team gets one point for every offensive rebound they get, as well as one point for every score. The defensive team does not get any points if they rebound an offensive put-back miss. Additional Info: Both teams will play offense for two minutes and then defense for two minutes. The team with most points at the end of four minutes wins.
2v3 Rebounding Set Up: Coach will start with the basketball outside the three-point line. The two offensive players will start outside the three-point line, while the three defenders will start across the free throw line. Steps: Coach will shoot the basketball. On the flight of the shot, the two offensive players will crash the glass, while the three defenders will box out and try to prevent them from securing the rebound. All five players will pursue the rebound until one player secures the basketball. Additional Info: Defensive team has to get three stops in a row to get out.
3v3 Line Rebounding Set Up: Coach will start with the basketball outside the three-point line. Three offensive players will start outside the three-point line, while three defenders will start in a single file line in the paint. Step 1: Defenders will chop their feet quickly and communicate who they are boxing out (they must box out a different player each time). Coach will shoot the basketball. On the flight of the shot, the three offensive players will crash the glass, while the three defenders will sprint and box out the offensive player that they are responsible for. Step 2: If one of the defenders rebounds the basketball, they will outlet the basketball to the coach and the defensive team gets one point. If one of the offensive players rebounds the basketball, they will immediately try to score without dribbling. The offensive team gets one point for every offensive rebound they get, as well as one point for every score. The defensive team does not get any points if they rebound an offensive put-back miss. Additional Info: Both teams will play offense for two minutes and then defense for two minutes. The team with most points at the end of four minutes wins.
4v4 Box Rebounding Set Up: Coach will start with the basketball outside the three-point line. The offensive players will start outside the three-point line, while the defenders will start on the blocks and elbows. Step 1: Coach will shoot the basketball. On the flight of the shot, the four offensive players will crash the glass, while the four defenders will sprint and box out the offensive player that is in front of them. Step 2: If one of the defenders rebounds the basketball, they will outlet the basketball to the coach and the defensive team gets one point. If one of the offensive players rebounds the basketball, they will immediately try to score without dribbling. The offensive team gets one point for every offensive rebound, as well as one point for every score. The defensive team does not get any points if they rebound an offensive put-back miss. Additional Info: Both teams will play offense for two minutes and then defense for two minutes. The team with most points at the end of four minutes wins.
4v4 X-Out Rebounding Set Up: Coach will start with the basketball at the free throw line. The offensive players will start outside of the three-point line, while the defenders will start on the blocks and elbows. Step 1: Coach will shoot the basketball. On the flight of the shot, the four offensive players will crash the glass, while the two defenders on the blocks will sprint and box out the offensive player that is located above the same-side elbow and the two defenders on the elbows will sprint and box out the offensive player that is located in the same-side corner. The defenders must communicate who goes over and who goes under. Step 2: If one of the defenders rebounds the basketball, they will outlet the basketball to the coach and the defensive team gets one point. If one of the offensive players rebounds the basketball, they will immediately try to score without dribbling. The offensive team gets one point for every offensive rebound, as well as one point for every score. The defensive team does not get any points if they rebound an offensive put-back miss. Additional Info: Both teams will play offense for two minutes and then defense for two minutes. The team with most points at the end of four minutes wins.
4v4v4 Transition Rebounding Set Up: Two coaches will start the drill on opposite end wings. Teams will be divided into groups of four. Four offensive players will start outside the three-point line, while their defenders will start in correct on-ball, gap or help-side positions. The third team will start on the opposite end of the floor, along the free throw line. Step 1: Coach will shoot the basketball and both teams will pursue the rebound. On the rebound, the team that secured the rebound will outlet the basketball to the coach on the wing, while the team that did not secure the rebound will sprint the floor and become the offensive rebounding team. Step 2: Coach will receive the outlet and advance the basketball up the floor to the other coach. Coach will shoot the basketball and both teams will pursue the rebound. On the rebound, the team that secured the rebound will outlet the basketball to the coach on the wing, while the team that did not secure the rebound will sprint the floor and become the offensive rebounding team to continue the drill. Additional Info: Drill will continue for six minutes. Teams get one point for a defensive rebound. You do not get any points for an offensive rebound. Team with the most points at the end of six minutes wins.
Hit, Find, and Fetch Set Up: Coach will start with the basketball on the baseline. Five offensive players will start outside the three-point line, while five defenders will start inside the charge circle in the lane. Step 1: Coach will pass the basketball to any of the offensive players. The offensive player that receives the pass will immediately shoot a jump shot. On the flight of the shot, the offensive players will crash the glass, while the defenders will sprint and box out the offensive player that is in front of them. Step 2: If one of the defenders rebounds the basketball, they will outlet the basketball to the coach and the defensive team gets a point. If one of the offensive players rebounds the basketball, they try to score, but are not allowed to dribble. The offensive team gets one point for every offensive rebound they get, as well as one point for every score. The defensive team does not get any points if they rebound an offensive put-back miss. Additional Info: Both teams play offense for three minutes then defense for three minutes. Team with most points at the end of six minutes wins.
Star Rebounding Set Up: Coach will start with the basketball outside the three-point line. The offensive players will start outside the three-point line, while the defenders will start on the blocks, elbows and at the nail. Step 1: Coach will shoot the basketball. On the flight of the shot, the five offensive players will crash the glass, while the five defenders will sprint to box out the offensive player they are responsible for. The defensive players will box out the offensive players in a star format. The defenders must communicate who goes over and who goes under. Step 2: If one of the defenders rebounds the basketball, they will outlet the basketball to the coach and the defensive team gets one point. If one of the offensive players rebounds the basketball, they will immediately try to score without dribbling. The offensive team gets one point for every offensive rebound they get, as well as one point for every score. The defensive team does not get any points if they rebound an offensive put-back miss. Additional Info: Both teams will play offense for two minutes and then defense for two minutes. The team with most points at the end of four minutes wins.
Circle the Wagons Rebounding Set Up: Coach will start with the basketball outside the three-point line. Five offensive players will be outside the three-point line, while five defenders will start just outside the lane. Step 1: Defenders will rotate around the lane, pointing and communicating to who they are boxing out each time they rotate in front of a new player. Step 2: After a few rotations, Coach will shoot a shot. On the flight of the shot, the offensive players will crash the glass, while the defenders will sprint and box out the offensive player that is in front of them. Step 3: If one of the defenders rebounds the basketball, they will outlet the basketball to the coach and the defensive team gets a point. If an offensive player rebounds the basketball, they will try to score, but are not allowed to dribble. The offensive team gets one point for every offensive rebound they get, as well as one point for every score. The defensive team does not get any points if they rebound an offensive put-back miss. Additional Info: Both teams will play offense for three minutes and then defense for three minutes. The team with most points at the end of six minutes wins.