with James Jones,
Yale University Head Men's Coach;
7x Ivy League Regular Season Champions (2002, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2023, 2025);
3x Ivy League Tournament Champions (2019, 2022, 2024);
4x Ivy League Coach of the Year (2015, 2016, 2020, 2023);
2019 Ben Jobe Award;
2016 Hugh Durham Award;
2016 USBWA District 1 Coach of the Year;
2016 Advocates for Athletic Equity D-I Coach of the Year;
2016 NSMA's Big House Gaines Men's College Basketball Coach of the Year;
2014 CollegeSportsMadness.com Ivy League Coach of the Year;
Winningest Yale basketball coach ever;
Over 400 career coaching wins
Winning the battle on the boards is about more than effort — it’s about technique, mindset, and execution. In Hitting the Glass: Rebounding Drills & Techniques, Yale’s James Jones breaks down his proven methods for developing elite rebounding teams.
Coach Jones shares a progression of game-tested drills, starting with the foundational “Low Man” concept to instill physicality and contact awareness. You’ll learn essential offensive rebounding techniques, including swim, spin, push-under, and back-tip moves, to create second-chance opportunities.
This video also covers strategies for improving defensive rebounding, such as the “Rebounding Communication Drill,” ensuring all defenders are accounted for, and a focused approach to securing boards in free-throw situations.
Coach Jones also walks through high-energy, competitive drills like the “War Drill” and “3-on-4 Scramble” to simulate game conditions.
Whether you’re looking to dominate the glass, secure extra possessions, or elevate your team’s toughness, this video provides the tools you need to make rebounding a strength. Learn from one of college basketball’s most respected coaches and start winning the battle on the boards today!
45 minutes. 2025.