Basketball Defending

5v5 Defensive Rotations Live

Full 5v5 defensive session focusing on switching, sag, and rotation calls in a live game setting.

30 minDuration
10 playersGroup size
AdvancedDifficulty
Full courtSpace needed
Basketballs, bibsEquipment

Setup

5v5 live. Coach stops play to correct defensive decisions only — offense runs freely.

Instructions

  1. Defence calls assignments on each change of possession.
  2. Coach stops play when a rotation is missed.
  3. Correct the mistake, walk through the right action, restart.
  4. Play 4-minute segments with a 1-minute breakdown.

Coaching Points

✓ Talk: ball, help, switch, I've got back.
✓ Sag on weak-side — don't chase.
✓ After a switch — confirm your new assignment immediately.

Progressions

→ No coaching stoppages — film and review after.
→ Offence calls plays to stress specific rotation.
→ Restrict: no switching — zone coverages only.

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