de*fen*sive re*bound
What Is The Definition Of A Defensive Rebound
1. A defensive rebound occurs in basketball when a defensive player gains possession of the basketball after an offensive player misses a field goal or free throw attempt.
Examples Of How Defensive Rebound Is Used In Commentary
1. The power forward grabs the defensive rebound and passes it up court to the streaking point guard for the easy fast-break layup.
2. The center comes down with the defensive rebound and immediately calls timeout. With less than 10 seconds left to play in the half, the team will try to draw up one last play in order to tie the score.
Sport The Term Is Used
1. Basketball
Also Seen As:
1. Defensive Board
