Step 11. Teach fundamentals of boxing out. 2. Players work in pairs with one on offense and the other on defense. 3. Ball is about 8 feet from players and give the offense about 5 seconds to get the ball. 4. Defense must prevent this by boxing out.Step 21. 1 or 2 lines depending on the number of players. 2. Coach will shoot and the defense will box out. 3. 1 will try to rebound the ball. 4. Offense goes defense and defense will go to end of line. 5. Move the lines closer depending on age of group. Emphasis: Do not watch the ball - on the shot FIRST locate the defender and make contact with arm, then go get the ball.