Things You'll Need:
- Relentless desire
- Constant ball and court awareness
- Controlled ball tapping ability
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Step 1
Watch the ball constantly so as to know when shots are attempted by teammates.
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Step 2
As a shot is released, quickly survey the floor under and around the basket. Make mental notes of teammates who are nearby.
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Step 3
With your eyes, closely follow the path of the arc of the ball as it travels toward the goal. Anticipate the likely direction and distance of the rebound by the arc of the ball. Adjust your positioning on the floor as necessary.
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Step 4
After obtaining the best available positioning for a possible rebound, and as the shot nears the goal, prepare for your jump by crouching into position.
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Step 5
Jump as the ball bounds off of the rim and towards your space.
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Step 6
Unable to catch the ball with one or both hands? Tap the basketball to any open teammate. Even if no open teammate is available, tap the ball to any teammate who is in a better position to accomplish the rebound.
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Step 7
Where a tap pass is not possible, tap the ball up and in a direction that will give you a superior opportunity to catch it on its next downward flight.
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Step 8
Grab the basketball firmly with both hands as soon as your positioning permits.






