General
crashing the boards
What does crashing the boards mean?
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."
Origin
'Crash' evoking the aggressive drive toward the basket area.
Frequently asked questions
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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