Game version
Bounce hunt: a partner tosses the ball off the wall or backboard and you track it and catch it with two hands. Swap, and count catches together.
Box Out and Outlet 2v2
Two defenders box out two attackers, secure the rebound and throw an outlet pass.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
A coach shoots; the defenders each find a player and box out.
Core: Medium. Beat your own best catches out of 10.
- Ages
- 14 and up
- Time
- 14 min
- Players
- 4 players
- Space
- Gym or court
- Bring
- Basketball, hoop, 4 players
- Level · skill
- Advanced · Rebounding
The steps
How it works
- A coach shoots; the defenders each find a player and box out.
- The one nearest the ball grabs it and chins it.
- Pivot outside and pass to a guard on the sideline.
- Do 12 reps and swap teams.
Coaching point
Box, grab, pivot, outlet.
Safety: For ages 14 and up. Go at walking pace first. Any body-to-body contact is only with a coach watching and a partner your size.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (low toss), Core (medium), More (a higher toss). Beat your own best catches out of 10.
Story
You are an eagle watching for the ball to drop from the sky.
My best
Beat your own count
Beat your own best catches out of 10. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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