NBA 2K25 Rebounding Tips: How to Dominate the Boards and Grab Every Rebound

by Fernando Diaz / NBA 2K25 Tips & Tutorials, NBA 2K25 / 03 Sep 2024

Hey ballers!

This quick guide dives into rebounding in NBA 2K25. Are you fed up with seeing those boards slip away? I’ve got your back!! We’ll break down the basics to help you rule the glass and grab every rebound like a champ. From knowing your player to using those badges well, I’m sharing all the tips you need to become a rebounding monster; so let’s jump in and make those boards yours!

NBA 2K25: How to Grab Every Rebound

Know Your Player

Know Your Team: First, get to know who you’re playing with. A pure shooter won’t grab rebounds like a 7’3″ Glass Cleaner. You understand?

Builds That Rebound: Choose builds that excel at rebounds such as Glass Cleaners or Paint Beasts.

Badges Matter: Level up those rebounding badges. You need Rebound Chaser and Boxout Beast to become a rebounding machine.

Rebound Chaser: Helps you follow the ball in the air and grab those boards.

Boxout Beast: Boosts your skill to box out opponents and take the board.

Positioning is Essential

Box Out Like a Boss: When someone shoots, hold L2 (or LT on Xbox) and shove your rival out of the way. You need to own that space.

Pre-shot Moves: Don’t just stand around waiting for the shot. Start moving to where you think the ball will land.

Read the Shooter

Shot Type Counts: A layup will fall short, while a deep three can bounce far. Check where the shot comes from and plan your next move.

Shooter’s Form: If they have a smooth release, the rebound will come straight down. If it’s a lousy shot, it might bounce to the side.

Use That Right Stick

When you’re in position; use the right stick to reach out in specific directions; don’t just hit the jump button over and over…

Stay On The Move

Don’t stand still out there… Keep your feet active and ready.

Change Directions: If someone boxes you out; use the left stick to run and find a new spot.

Team Communication

Chat with Your Team: When you’re playing with your group; be sure to keep talking. Tell them if you’re going after the board or if you need them to watch your back.

Get Ready for Missed Shots

Figure Out the Shooter: If someone looks off or is taking a bad shot, it’ll miss… Be set to snatch that rebound.

Be Smart, Not Tough

Keep Your Spot: At times, it’s not all about jumping… Staying in your place and letting the ball come to you might work best.

Look Out for Far Rebounds: On shots from way out, stand a bit further from the basket.

Observe and Grow

Learn from the Best: Watch games, streams or YT videos of top 2K players. Notice how they position themselves and respond.

Analyze Your Own Play: Look at your own gameplay footage. Identify moments where you failed to grab rebounds and use them to improve.

Fernando Diaz

Fernando is doing what he always did, sharing his honest opinions about games whenever he can. The difference is now he is writing and not talking about it.
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