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Great finishers use an extra dribble, stride, or jump stop to create separation, absorb contact, and attack the rim on their terms instead of letting defenders stay attached to their hip.

Secure the ball with the "pizza pan," keep it protected on the shoulder, and flow directly into a strong finish before the defense can stop you.

Smart rebounders know that when the paint gets crowded, a controlled tip to open space can turn a 50-50 ball into an easy chase-down rebound that only they can predict and secure.

Great rebounders don’t pause after the catch—they establish a pivot, execute a strong step-through, and turn rebounds into quick, controlled scoring opportunities at the rim.

Great rebounders don’t let opponents cut straight to the basket—they cut off the middle, create leverage with contact, and use a quick spin move to gain inside position and attack the rebound first.

Don't chase rebounds straight away! Your first move should be side-to-side. This allows you to react to the bounce and prevent it from going over your head. Predict the direction, move laterally, and then track it down.

Join me for a Free Off-Ball Movement Masterclass on May 30 from 4:00-5pm!

Have you ever seen your player standing still during games, but then hear them complain that no one passes them the ball?
Have you ever watched your player's team try to screen for each other and held your head in your hands?
Most screening is haphazard at best, as well as poorly timed, incorrectly angled, and rarely used effectively...
So let's fix it!

In this Masterclass will be covering:
3 most common screen situations and how to use them as both screener and cutter or ball handler
"Planting a tree" instead of head hunting when screening
The Rule of Opposites to get open after setting a screen
The best timing cue to hold your screen long enough to make it useful
The importance of angle when setting a screen
The top 4 cutting options to wreak havoc on any defense when using a screen away from the ball!

Join us here: https://app.upperhand.io/customers/1673-play-practice-basketball/events/194085-free-off-ball-movement-masterclass-may-30-2026

See you on the court,

Coach BJ

P.S. Can't make it? Sign up for our Mover & Shaker course to learn screening, and 5 other major concepts of off-ball movement! https://www.playpracticebasketball.com/mover

Skilled rebounders predict the bounce, use the correct arm to make contact, and keep their eyes on the action so they can react first and control the rebound.