• Rebounding is any attempt by a player to secure control of the ball following a try for goal.
• During rebounding:
  • There is no player control
  • There is no team control
• To establish a legal rebounding position, a player must not:
  • Displace, charge, or push an opponent
  • Extend shoulders, hips, knees, arms, or elbows to restrict movement
  • Bend the body unnaturally to hold or displace an opponent
  • Wrap or hook an opponent’s waist
  • Undercut an opponent
  • Clamp or hold an opponent’s arm to prevent jumping
  • Violate the principle of verticality
• Key principle:
  • Every player is entitled to a spot on the court if they arrive first without illegal contact.
• Officials should focus on:
  • Who established position first
  • Whether contact caused an advantage or disadvantage
  • Whether the contact hindered freedom of movement
  • Whether the contact affected the outcome of the play