If rebounded is the key to getting more points, then boxing out is the key to getting more rebounds.Boxing out is the way to clear any player away from the hoop so you can rebound the ball more easily.

By placing your body in front of theirs and pushing the opponent back, you are clearing a path for yourself to go for the ball. If the player behind you attempts to go over you to grab the ball, this will result in a whistle for a penalty on the floor.

The box out drill is perfect to make players comfortable with the idea of boxing out. The more frequently a player boxes out, a habit is formed. Once that habit is formed, boxing out will be automatic and second nature.

To set up this drill, spread out 4 players around the outside of the key, but inside the 3-point line. This will be the offensive line. Then have 4 more players line-up underneath the basket in front of each of the offensive players. This will be the defensive line. Have a coach shoot the ball so it bounces of the rim. The defensive line must run up to the offense as if to block a shot ad box their players out to grab the ball. If the defense gets the ball, they become the offense. The offense stays if they rebound the ball.

Another alternative is to have a coach pass the ball to a player on offense. That player will then shoot the ball and continue with the rest of the drill. If your players are uncomfortable with the feel of the box out, try a simpler ice-breaker drill.

Have all the players stand in a circle at mid-court. Choose two players to match up and box out in the middle of the circle. This drill is a bit more imaginative, but is a great way to break the ice with how a box out feels.  Run this drill for 15 seconds or so for each pair.