<P> A ball does not need to actually "rebound" off the rim or backboard for a rebound to be credited . Rebounds are credited after any missed shot, including air balls . </P> <P> If a player takes a shot and misses and the ball bounces on the ground before someone picks it up, then the person who picks up the ball is credited for a rebound . </P> <P> Rebounds are credited to the first player that gains clear possession of the ball or to the player that successfully deflects the ball into the basket for a score . A rebound is credited to a team when it gains possession of the ball after any missed shot that is not cleared by a single player (e.g., deflected out of bounds after the shot, blocked out of bounds, bounced directly off the rim out of bounds). A team rebound is never credited to any player, and is generally considered to be a formality as according to the rules of basketball, every missed shot must be rebounded whether a single player controls the ball or not . </P> <P> Great rebounders tend to be tall and strong . Because height is so important, most rebounds are made by centers and power forwards, who are often positioned closer to the basket . The lack of height can sometimes be compensated by the strength to box out taller players away from the ball to capture the rebound . For example, Charles Barkley once led the league in rebounding despite usually being much shorter than his counterparts . Also, some shorter guards can be excellent rebounders as well such as point guard Jason Kidd who led the New Jersey Nets in rebounding for several years . Great rebounders must also have a keen sense of timing and positioning . Great leaping ability is an important asset, but not absolutely necessary . Players such as Larry Bird and Moses Malone were excellent rebounders, but were never known for their leaping ability . Bird has stated, "Most rebounds are taken below the rim . That's where I get mine"). </P>

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