Blitz & Rotate (Live 5v5)
Trap the ball-screen and rotate behind it. Scramble, recover, contest. Film it.
Coaching focus: Basketball IQ & Reads
IQ and decision-making drills put players in live, small-sided situations where they have to read a defender and choose correctly — the muscle memory of good decisions, not just good mechanics.
Frequently asked questions
Trap the ball-screen and rotate behind it. Scramble, recover, contest. Film it. Run it for about 18 minutes with ball and hoop.
Blitz & Rotate (Live 5v5) works well for players in Ages 16+, and can be scaled up or down in speed and complexity for other age groups.
Run Blitz & Rotate (Live 5v5) for about 18 minutes as part of a broader practice or individual workout — enough reps to build the habit without losing quality.
You'll need: ball, hoop.
Coaching Blitz & Rotate (Live 5v5)?
Swap notes with coaches running this drill in the free community, or build Blitz & Rotate (Live 5v5) into a timed practice plan, assign it to your roster, and track who's completed it in the app.
The community is free and always will be. No card needed for either.