Comments on: How to Box Out in Basketball

on 9/22/2006 If you're boxing out but your man is still on you, jump up for the rebound and as soon as you grab the ball, pull it away from their reach. This prevents them from tipping the ball after you've grabbed it. The best spot is always to the opposite of where they are. For instance, if your man is behind you, pull the ball in front of you.

Also, good footwork is a key to boxing out. You could be weaker than your man but still box him out of you have good feet. I find that playing soccer in addition to basketball helps your coordination with your legs quite a lot.

on 1/23/2006 When the ball is shot, watch your man to see which way he is headed. That way you can tell which way the ball is coming off the rim. When you see him make a slight move one way or the other, this is when you turn your body to him to cut him off, making it very hard for him to get around you to rebound the ball.

on 11/22/2005 try to obtain a lower centre of gravity than your opponent as it helps to maintain your inside postion to obtain the rebound.

on 11/22/2005 Most good NBA basketball players lean their weight on opponents while boxing out.