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Step 1
Get in a good position; this is the biggest key in being a successful rebounder. If you can establish good position consistently, you can become a great rebounder. The best position is to be close to the basket with no one between you and the basket. If you can get that type of position, you can grab any missed shot that lands between you and the baseline.
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Step 2
Keep contact with the players around you. By doing so, you can limit their range of motion. Try to stay in front of the players around you, while simultaneously fending off players trying to bump you out of your position. If you don't keep contact with the players around you, you will miss out on rebounds because they can maneuver around you to retrieve the ball.
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Step 3
Anticipate while the ball is in the air. Watch the person taking the shot and look at the trajectory of the ball. Try to anticipate where the rebound will land. The more you practice this anticipation aspect of rebounding, the better you will become at it. Once you have mastered it, you can start changing your position while the ball is in the air to better prepare for the rebound.
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Step 4
Use both hands to rebound the ball. A lot of wheelchair basketball players attempt to rebound with only one arm. While that is effective in some scenarios, it's almost always preferable to rebound with two hands. By using two hands, you can better grasp rebounds. You will also be in a better position to pass the ball immediately after grabbing the rebound.
