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Hey Bob,
Whenever I get a rebound, I either immediately dribble it out or I will hold it until I see a teammate to pass the ball to. I do this playing for my city team which I believe is easier than playing for the school. I'm about to start trying out for my school freshman team and I'm concerned about whether I should ever dribble it out once I get the rebound. I'm also concerned about holding it and getting it taken away from me or passing it out to the wrong person when I'm panicking or nervous. It'd be great if you could answer.
Dear friend,
Your coach will be the one to decide what you should do after a rebound. However, the best option is to protect the ball and pass it to your point guard who should be asking for the ball. Another option is to see if there is a teamate in the fast break and give him a baseball pass, but only if your sure it's not going to be stolen. Rarely does the rebounder(given he is the center or power forward) dribble the ball down the court. It's the job of the guards.
Sincerely Yours,
Coach B.Anagnostou
Olympiacos Pireaus Coaching staff
(Euroleague, HEBA)
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Bob Anagnostou
Expertise
I can answer any questions relating to drills, offence plays, defence plays, conditioning, improving vertical leap and explosiveness, shooting, passing, dribling, penetrating, faking and whatever related to basketball coaching and playing. ***"Please be sure you include in your question the following information -Whether you are a player, a coach, a parent of a young player or just a fan. -If you are a player, your age, height, weight and goals in basketball. -If you are a coach, the grade of your team and the years of experience.
Experience
I have been a pro basketball player for 5 years, but i have started playing basketball since the age of 6. I am currently assistant coach in a Greek First division under 21 team and head coach in a Junior High School team. My father, who has helped my a lot, is part of the Greece national basketball team's coaching stuff, the European Champions and the Silver World Champions.
Education/Credentials
Currently, a student in Hellenic Gymnastic(concerning all sports) Academy, which has produced high level coaches who compose the Basketball and Football national teams' coaching stuff.
Awards and Honors
Most Improved Player 2002 award in HEBA championship under 21 ~
Most Valuable Rookie Player 2003 award in HEBA championship ~
Best Offensive player 2005 award in HEBA championship
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