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crashing the boards
KRASH-ing thuh BORDZ · phrase · informal
Attacking the glass hard for rebounds
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Aggressively pursuing rebounds by driving toward the basket as a shot goes up. Also 'crashing the glass.'
“Their bigs crash the boards every possession, so box out.”
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crashing the boards In A Sentence
Their bigs crash the boards every possession, so box out.
Origin & Usage
'Crash' evoking the aggressive drive toward the basket area.
People Also Ask
What does crashing the boards mean?
It means aggressively driving toward the basket as a shot goes up to fight for the rebound.
What is the difference between crashing the boards and crashing the glass?
They mean the same thing; 'glass' refers to the backboard, so both describe attacking hard for rebounds.
Why do coaches tell players to box out against teams that crash the boards?
Boxing out puts a body between the rebounder and the basket, denying the aggressive crashers second-chance points.
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