Jerry Mac Fund

Level: Junior High, High School, College, Pro
Shot Location: The Branson School, Marin County, California
Instructor: Alex Pribble
Notes: This drill teaches players of all sizes what to do when they find themselves in a position in which they are rebounding offensively.  It does not address the techniques behind getting position, but rather deals with how to make certain that when you rip an offensive board you finish with strength.  Alex talks about grabbing the ball with power, attacking the rim quickly, and finishing as high as possible.

Remember while working this drill that by grabbing an offensive board you have taken the defense by surprise and you have an advantage.  They have been focused on boxing out so they may be out of position or already in a transition mode.  Therefore every second that you delay is one more second they have to recover and stop you from getting to that rim.

To really up the drill add a defender to the mix and have them intentionally foul the rebounder when they grab the board, and when they go to finish.  College coaches will hold football type pads and hit the player as hard as they can to recreate the type of contact they should expect in a game.  This also teaches the rebounder that they should not be shying away from contact, but rather seeking contact to ensure a foul and a basket.

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