Boxing out is a term used to describe a technique used in basketball to obtain rebounds. A player boxes out another player by positioning himself between the other player and the basket; he or she then uses their buttocks to push the other player away, thereby gaining an advantegous position over the oppossing team's rebounder. The action can also be called "blocking out" or "butting-out". Sara Giauro shoots a three-point shot, FIBA Europe Cup for Women Finals 2005 For other uses, see Basketball (disambiguation). ... A rebound in basketball is the act of successfully gaining possession of the basketball after a missed field goal or free throw. ...