One of the most unglamorous parts of basketball is rebounding, yet there is a direct correlation between rebounding and winning. Rebounding is also a great way for a player to create a niche for herself on a team. Maybe you can’t dribble the ball exceptionally well or possibly you’re not a good shooter – but if you dominate on the boards, the coach will always find playing time for you.
First and foremost, let’s understand what a rebound represents – an extra possession for your team… and one less possession for your opponent! In a 32 minute game, every possession truly does make a difference. It doesn’t matter if it’s a defensive rebound or an offensive rebound, you have just given your team a possession that they may not have otherwise received.
Excellent rebounding teams usually win because they have a greater number of possessions than their opponent. It means they have more opportunities to score while their opponents have less.
But rebounding isn’t easy.
A good rebounder has to mentally strong and physically tough. Going to the boards is a very demanding job. It gets extremely physical inside with a lot of bumping and pushing. Some players don’t mind going to the boards occasionally, but the good rebounder is tough and not only does she not mind the contact, but she relishes it. She loves not only to receive the contact but likes to dish a little out as well. Mentally she knows the importance of rebounding and she blocks out any aches and pains. Mentally she also makes sure the contact doesn’t go too far. She wants to bang with her opponent but not to the extent that she draws a foul.
- Coach Starkey
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