You know basketball has become more popular and more and more are trying to play competitively. This means more competition for players and more decisions for coaches.
So, here is one of my best basketball tips for getting more minutes on the court.
....Of course, this is also one of my tips for basketball coaches as well.
The best REBOUNDER should be getting a lot of minutes, as well as other players that are good rebounders. At the basketball least, bad rebounders should have minutes taken away. Why do I say this is the most important of all basketball tips?
First, an overview...
1. Rebounding is done on Both Ends of the court
2. Rebounding Maximizes your Team's Opportunities
3. Rebounding Minimizes your Opponents' Opportunities
4. Teams that outrebounded their opponents win more than 80% of those games
5. Rebounding can lead to easy baskets and more points for you
So, here is the detail of my top tip for getting more basketball basketball time on your team...
Rebounding Helps Your Team Win
Rebounding may be the most important stat for a team. Pat Summitt, one of the most successful college basketball coaches, says "Offense sells tickets, defense wins games, rebounding wins championships." Since she's won 8 National Championships, she may be on to something.
Studies have also shown that teams that outrebound their opponent have over an 80% chance of winning. Perhaps that's because it maximizes your team's opportunities and minimizes your opponents' opportunities because it's is the only thing done on both ends of the court.
It Shows Player Work Ethic
This is why players that rebound well (and that don't rebound well) should stand out. Rebounding is an "equalizer" that players with less athletic ability can do well because it's all about positioning and desire. I'm only 6' tall, and outrebounded players more than 6" taller than me because I blocked out and I wanted the rebound more.
Rebounding shows how hard someone is working and, how lazy they can be. There is nothing more frustrating to a coach then when a player gives up a rebound (especially a defensive one). It shows that a player is not working all the time on the court and should be an indicator to coaches to reconsider the minutes given to that player. If you give up a lot of rebounds, then it doesn't matter how many points you score because you're letting the other team score just as many right back. This means you're not really helping your team out, so why should coaches play someone that's not going to rebound and therefore, not helping their team?
Why Should You Care?
You may be saying "who cares?" because you're your teams leading scorer and will probably still get your minutes. Keep in mind, though, that more rebounds by you and your team can lead to a better chance of winning for your team (which means more visibility for you). It also can mean more points for you. For one, offensive rebounds are often close to the basket and easy put-backs (think about how Dennis Rodman and Ben Wallace scored their points). And, I said it earlier, but I'll say it again, rebounding maximizes your team's opportunities and minimizes your opponents'. What this means for you is that your team has the ball more and your chances of scoring more points or assists (and of course, more offensive rebounds) goes up!
Hopefully I've convinced you of how important rebounding is. Not doing it can lead to more losses for your team (and less minutes for you) and rebounding well increases your chances of winning and scoring more points. So if you pay attention to any basketball tips, pay attention to this one. It could help you get more minutes on your basketball team.
About the Author
Shawn Baune is a full time profit analyst and former basketball player. He has a passion for basketball and still plays on a regular basis in his spare time, gaining respect from others on the court. Perhaps an even bigger passion, though, is sharing (especially with his nephew) his basketball tips on what he's learned. These basketball tips come through Shawn's experiences, research, and mistakes made in basketball training.
Shawn has also been developing http://www.basketball-tips-and-training.com in his spare time To help share his passion for basketball. If you found the article helpful, there are plenty more free basketball tips where that came from at his site.
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