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Chapter 9: Winning The Game With Rebounding
Synopsis
Being able to maintain some level of consistency of ball possession will help in creating higher percentages of being able to score more goals. Therefore, it would be in the best interest of the team to ensure that they are in the position to have more opportunities to take more shots.
Effective Rebounding
The following are some reasons why rebounding has a significantly profound effect on the game and winning:
• The more obvious reason would be that it gives the team more chances to take shots and less for the opposing team to score. This is because the team will get a chance to take an extra shot which could win them 3 points and keep the ball away from the opposing team.
• Excellent rebounding will in fact provide the team with considerably higher chances of shooting percentages. Being in the put-backs from close in position usually constitutes higher percentages of the shot actually going into the net. It can also facilitate a defensive rebound ending in a good outlet pass and a fast breaking score, while the opposing team is still getting its wits together.
• The rebounds can also be worked to cause the opposing team to run in to trouble with more fouls. This is especially caused by the defensive plays they would have to use. Excellent rebounding will also get the team more free throws in line.
• Being able to harness more rebounding possibilities will also mean the team is able to have some good maneuver moves that will ensure the ball in play is within their favor. This is ideal for the defensive end of the court. However all these would require some level of focused practice to ensure the rebounding does not eventually work against the team instead.