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Foundations
Securing and Chinning the Ball
Securing and Chinning the Ball: After securing a rebound, a player should immediately bring the ball to their chest ("chin the ball").
Direct answer
What is Securing and Chinning the Ball?
Securing and Chinning the Ball: After securing a rebound, a player should immediately bring the ball to their chest ("chin the ball").
Quick facts
| Category | Foundations |
|---|---|
| Source volume | Basketball Knowledge Vault/vol1_beginner_first_principles.md |
What it is
- Securing and Chinning the Ball is a fundamental basketball concept that after securing a rebound, a player should immediately bring the ball to their chest ("chin the ball").
- Chinning the ball involves bringing the ball up tight under the chin with both hands, elbows flared outward and up, creating a protective barrier.
- This prevents defenders from swiping the ball and allows the rebounder time to assess passing or outlet options.
Why it matters
- This prevents defenders from swiping the ball and allows the rebounder time to assess passing or outlet options.
How it works
- Chinning the ball involves bringing the ball up tight under the chin with both hands, elbows flared outward and up, creating a protective barrier.
Bilingual terms
| English | Securing and Chinning the Ball |
|---|---|
| Simplified Chinese | 护球与抱球 |
| Traditional Chinese | 保護球並引體向上 |
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