Individual Skills

Box Out Technique: Establishing Position

Rebounding is the contest for the ball after a missed field goal or free throw.

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What is Box Out Technique: Establishing Position?

Rebounding is the contest for the ball after a missed field goal or free throw.

Category	Individual Skills
Source volume	Basketball Knowledge Vault/vol1_beginner_first_principles.md

FoundationsOffenseDefense5-OutSpacing

The box out should be done immediately when the shot is released—waiting allows offensive rebounders to position themselves advantageously.
An improper box out (too soft, not wide enough, failing to establish position) allows offensive rebounders to shed the box out and access the rebound.

Rebounding begins with the box out (also called screening out), which establishes a defender's body between an offensive rebounder and the basket, allowing the defender to pursue the loose ball.
Proper box out positions the defensive rebounder 1-2 feet closer to the basket than the offensive rebounder, allowing the defender to pursue the rebound.

English	Box Out Technique: Establishing Position
Simplified Chinese	卡位技术：建立有利位置
Traditional Chinese	禁區技術：建立位置

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