Do you know the easiest way to improve
your scoring average and make coaches
fall in love with you?
Second chance points...Getting
an offensive rebound and having
a second chance at scoring.
Today, I'll help you become a better
offensive rebounder, which will,in
turn, allow you to score easy points
off put-backs.
Unfortunately, most players fail to realize the importance of
offensive rebounding. They simply give it no importance, which
is really sad considering how it really helps win games.
A lot of times we hear players complaining that crashing the
offensive boards requires too much energy, and it starts
affecting their offensive and defensive game.
Yeah, it's true; it is a dirty job that requires lots of energy
and effort on your part. But you have to ask yourself "How much
is winning worth to you"? "How much is adding 4-6 EXTRA points
per game worth to you"?
Its worth a LOT, and let us show you how to make grabbing that
offensive board a little "easy-er":
> Anticipation
You need to be able to anticipate when and where the shot will
be taken. So, you have to keep an eye on the person with the
ball and try to anticipate whether he/she is looking to shoot
or pass...
..the key to getting the offensive rebound is being able to
beat your defender to the spot. If you know that your teammate
is going to shoot, then you can start setting up for an offensive
rebound. Know your teammates, study them well, and know when they like to shoot.
=> TIP: 70% of the shots end up on the opposite side of the
shooter. Also, make sure to follow your shots. This is
something so simple, yet often times over-looked. If you're
the one shooting, simply run in for the rebound right away,
every single time.
=> TIP: Look at the ball in the air, and determine if it's
going to be short or long. With enough practice, you'll get
really good at predicting where the ball will end up. Typically,
line-drive shots with little arc tend to come off the rim "strong",
and high arcing shots come off the rim "softer".
> Attitude & Focus
Rebounding is 75% desire and 25% physical. You need to have
the passion and desire to grab the rebound. Remember, the
player that wants it the most will get the rebound.
=> TIP: Assuming that every shot will be missed will help get
you in the right frame of mind. If you think the shot might
go in, you won't even begin setting up for the rebound.
=> TIP: Focus on keeping your hands active. Only good things
can happen if get your hands on the ball. Keep your hands up,
palms open, ready to grab or swat the ball as needed.
> Counter-Moves
You're not always going to guess right, or be in the right
position to get the rebound. That's why you must have great
counter-moves to get around your defender.
=> TIP: Fake and Go -- Before the defender makes contact,
step as though you are going to go in one direction and
then quickly step in the opposite direction to gain position.
=> TIP: Spin Move -- Try to make the defensive player overplay
one side, and quickly spin in the opposite direction to gain the
advantage.
So, as you can see, quickness plays a big role in getting the
offensive rebound.
Players that can make quick moves, and get off the ground quickly,
definitely have the advantage.
Many times, it's not the tallest player that gets the rebound;
rather, it's the one who gets off the ground the quickest.
And, being able to jump high is also a big advantage...
Thanks again to all who have given their time to read my blog,
and also (again) thanks to basketball drills and plays for
providing me with this excellent information.
-Noname
