How to be a good rebounder

Solomon Kairu

P4

Rebounding the ball is the process of catching the ball after bounces off the rim or backboard from a missed shot or layup. Due to the fact that rebounding revolves around who can grab the ball first, you rarely see short players in a basketball game trying to rebound. Generally it's the taller and bigger players such as the power forward and center that grab rebounds due to them being taller.

According to Clive Grafford, the author of the book "Basketball", says "Good rebound requires strength and determination. You can expect some contact when competing inside a crowded lane for the ball". (Grafford 34). What he's saying is that rebounding also requires determination and strength since they're many other players besides you trying to fight for the ball so you need the strength to fight for it. I applied this in my games because whenever my friend missed a lay up or a shot, I'd had to rebound for him. This knowledge has helped improve my overall skills. Anyway to do a proper rebound you have reach your arms out and cover your opponent. Then quickly jump and extend arms to grab the ball. Will you use this technique in your next game?

How to become a better shooter.

Solomon Kairu
Period 4
Hi. My name is Solomon Kairu and this is my first blog for the IRP Book for Quarter 2. What I chose as my book is "Basketball" by Clive Gifford. The main reason I chose this book is because basketball is sport that has been interesting me. I originally didn't like basketball much and I didn't start getting interested in it until the summer of 2015. I'm using this book to help improve my skills. To help improve my game. This book will help you improve your skills greatly, whether you are playing competitively on a AAU basketball team or just for fun with family and friends.

To start off this blog lets talk about shooting. Shooting is one way to score a point in basketball. Your shooting distance can determine how many points you get. For example if you shoot behind the 3 point line you will get 3 points. However, if you shoot inside the 3 point line you will only get 2 points. Since shooting is the main way to score points in basketball, besides layups, it's an essential and important skill for all players to have. "All players can contribute to a team with accurate shooting to score. The set shot is made with feet on the ground and chest square to the target" (Gifford 26). What this means is that all players on the court can greatly help the team win games with a good shooting accuracy to score 3 pointers. Scoring many 3 pointers and shots can lead to your team's victory. To have good shooting form, your chest area needs to be facing the hoop and your feet must be facing the hoop also. Your shooting hand should be underneath the ball while your weak hand stays to the side of the ball to guide it. After releasing the shot your shooting arm should look as if your wrist was being flicked.

This article has impacted me positively because I've improved my shooting accuracy more. I airballed less than I originally did and came closer to the rim than I did at the beginning. But remember this. Shooting isn't the only way to score. The other more easy way people can score points in basketball is layups. But that's a topic for next time. So now my question to you is this. Do you want to improve yourself and your game?