lamo Heights Coach, Charlie Boggess, in San Antonio, Texas, wants his players to take charges. He even gives out an annual award for it. His staff plots charges after each and every game, and they evaluate game tapes closely, looking for which player gets into position to take the charge and then whether he gets the official's call for a charge — or is tagged for a blocking foul.

Other coaches are just as adamant about their post players getting rebounds. It may not be just the centers or forwards who are charted for rebounds. The whole team may be charted — a direct indication of just how much a coach emphasizes rebounds, especially offensive rebounds.

Look on the web for stats

Some schools (and colleges) keep extensive stats on rebounds. It's impressive to see point guards, for example, who are able to squirm into the lane and get rebounds just because they are there nearby.

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