{"id":2126,"date":"2016-08-24T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-08-24T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webinology.website\/nation2021\/becoming-a-beast-on-the-glass\/"},"modified":"2021-11-03T12:58:22","modified_gmt":"2021-11-03T16:58:22","slug":"becoming-a-beast-on-the-glass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coachup.com\/nation\/articles\/becoming-a-beast-on-the-glass","title":{"rendered":"Becoming A Beast On The Glass"},"content":{"rendered":"

Becoming A Beast On The Glass<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the end of the game, it’s the score that will dictate the winner and loser — that is an unavoidable rule of the sport, so athletes get caught up in trying to score more points. However, it isn\u2019t always about buckets that can ensure a win; in fact, and often overlooked, it’s the team that wins the rebound battle that will emerge victorious. Simply put, a rebound is an extra opportunity on offense, or the end of your opponent’s possession on defense. Some of the NBA\u2019s best rebounders are often in high demand and are vital to a team\u2019s success.<\/p>\n

Learn about the importance of rebounding and how to do it by using CoachUp\u2019s handy guide below. To be frank, a team can never have enough rebounders and if you can command the boards at a consistent rate, you\u2019ll be a tough player to sit on the bench, no matter the situation.<\/p>\n

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The Math Behind A Rebound<\/strong><\/p>\n

Take the Los Angeles Clippers and DeAndre Jordan — who just received eighty million dollars to continue rebounding at his high rate, despite his less-than-average shooting and passing abilities. In fact, Jordan racked up 829 defensive rebounds in 2014-2015, 130 more than the next closest player. While on offense, he grabbed 397 rebounds, good for second in the league; adding a combined rebound total of 1,226, over a thousand more than Andre Drummond, the league\u2019s second-highest rebounder. Just how valuable is a rebounder, then?<\/p>\n

Jordan rebounded an unreal 32% of all defensive rebounds he was on the court for. That means that Jordan, single-handedly, got his team an extra possession shot one-third of the time. That, in itself, is incredibly important to a team\u2019s success, and the Clippers rode it to fifty-six wins and the NBA\u2019s fourth-best record.<\/p>\n

Extra Opportunity<\/strong><\/p>\n

On the surface, offensive rebounding gives your team extra shot opportunities and can frustrate the defense. If you can take more quality shots than your opponent, it greatly increases your chance of winning games. Additionally, a defensive rebound combined with a quick outlet pass can get the transition game going and be an effective offensive weapon. Being a good rebounder takes an aggressive attitude and a commitment to playing a physical brand of basketball. Most coaches love good rebounders and will reward them with more playing time.<\/p>\n

Effort players who do the little things hard have effectively carved out a special niche in the NBA. Take Kris Humphries and Reggie Evans, for example, two players who won\u2019t have plays run for them on offense, but gobble up enough rebounds on both ends to command regular playing time.<\/p>\n