Since 80% of missed shots rebound on the side of the goal opposite from
the side the shot was taken (can you believe someone charted that?),
simply run the point guard to that side of the court. Not only will it
provide you with an extra, free, unblocked out rebounder, this is the
quickest possible way to initiate a fast break.
Turn rebounds into loose balls – tip the ball into the short corner and
run it down. Try to
tip the ball to the short corner, the area between the goal and the
corner, near the baseline and behind the backboard. By tipping the ball
to a known area, your team will have a greater chance of running down
the ball. If the opponent does secure the offensive rebound, it is a
difficult location of the court to score from, requiring the opponent to
set up their offense, giving your defense time to reset as well.
Emphasize obtaining the rebound more than blocking out. Heresy I know.
But as I said before, size matters. In this case, the size of the
rebounder’s heart, the level of desire to obtain the ball. The issue
should never be how possession of the ball is obtained, but that it
possession of the ball is obtained and obtained legally, without fouling
or turning the ball over.
It’s not enough to do your best; you must know what to do, and THEN do your best.” – W. Edwards Deming
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