Looking to score a few more points but don't have a great handles or 3-point shooting skills? No problem, you just have to improve another one of your skills: REBOUNDING! This is one of my top basketball scoring tips.

Rebounding on both ends of the court will improve your chances of scoring more points. Defensive rebounding maximizes your teams' opportunities because you can now move the ball down to your end of the court (and spend less time on the defensive end). Offensive rebounding will be more advantageous for your scoring average, though...

Many offensive rebounds occur near the basket, giving you a higher percentage shot if you go back up with it. In addition, if you were in position to get the rebound, you probably already have yourself past the defender with nothing between you and the basket. If you estimate that you score a basket for every 2 offensive rebounds you rip down, think of what you can add to your scoring average...2 pts for every 2 boards, get 5 rebounds and add 2.5 pts to your average (conservatively).

So some rebounding tips to help you increase the PPG column on the stats sheet:

1. Assume EVERY shot is a miss.
2. Go after the ball like it's priceless treasure...because it is!
3. Block out, even on the offensive boards if you get between your man and the basket.
4. Position yourself based on the shot: most rebounds will go to the opposite side, and longer shots usually mean longer rebound.