Outback Dunk

A missed shot should always be considered a good pass, and in the case of a good offensive rebound, an outback dunk. It is a very famous move as it is considered as almost a sure shot. It has a certain level of difficulty compared to other styles. During this play, a player jumps in the air with the ball already in their possession.

In an outback dunk, the player jumps to first, snatch the ball in the air, and second, to slam the ball into the ring before the player lands on the ground. Not only does this kind of play add points to the offensive team, but it also disrupts the defense, and makes the audience go wild.

It is often considered an offensive rebound that goes straight into a shot. The offensive player evades the defender, jumps up into the air with their eyes locked on the ball, both arms stretched up to catch the ball, and near enough to the basketball ring to simultaneously do the big dunk.

An example of an outback dunk is when an offensive player tried to make a three-point shot but missed. A teammate quickly moved from the outside and into the free throw lane, effectively evading the defenders, snatches the ball in the air, and decisively throws the ball down into the basketball ring and scores.

An offensive player must know the technique of an offensive rebound to do an outback dunk. During this play, a player must first learn to evade a defender who will try to box out an offensive player. The player can either go around a defensive player by faking a cut or, an offensive player can also slide through the defender by putting their arms over the defender’s arms without committing a foul and boxing out the opponent by sliding their outer foot on the opponent’s outer foot.

It is crucial that in doing a rebound, the player must focus on the ball, stretch both arms, catch the ball with both hands and bend the wrist above the basketball ring for the dunk.