REBOUNDING

Anticipation Is Key

Players need to anticipate when and where the shot is going to be taken. So, the rebounder has to keep an eye on the person with the ball and try to anticipate whether he is looking to shoot or pass.....the key to getting the offensive rebound is being able to beat the defender to the spot. If you know that a teammate is going to shoot, then you can start setting up for an offensive rebound. Study your teammates, study them well, and know when they like to shoot.  This is called team chemistry.  Once you know your teammate's tendencies, you have an advantage over the other team, especially early in the game.

=> TIP: 70%-80% of the shots end up on the opposite side of the shooter (the weak side), so have y position yourself away from the shooter. Also, make sure as the shooter to follow your shot. This is something so simple, yet often times over looked.  Do not admire your work as a shooter.  Even if you make the shot, what is the harm of following it in,  simply run in for the rebound right away, every single time.

=> TIP: Players to look at the ball in the air, and determine if it's going to be short or long.  With enough practice, you  will get really good at predicting where the ball will end up.


Attitude & Focus

Rebounding is 75% desire and 25% physical. A player must have the passion and desire to grab the rebound. Players need to remember, that the player that wants it the most will get the rebound.

=> TIP: Players need to assume that every shot will be missed.  This creates the right frame of mind to go after each shot. If a player thinks the shot might go in, they won't even begin setting up for the rebound.

=> TIP: Players must have active hands. Only good things can happen if you can get their hands on the ball. Keep hands up, palms open, ready to grab or swat the ball as needed.

Counter-Moves

Players are not always going to guess right, or be in the right position to get the rebound, that's why you must great counter-moves for getting around their defender.

=> TIP: Fake and Go -- Before the defender makes contact with you, 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 -- Players should make their 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.  If you can make quick moves, and get off the ground quickly, then you will 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...