Blitz Defense is essentially a sudden double team on the ball handler. At higher levels, this scheme isn’t used on consecutive possessions, as it’s easily exploited. However, at lower levels, I’ve seen it work possession after possession, often shifting the momentum of the game because many ball handlers struggle to handle the pressure, and the teammate receiving the pass often fails to make the right decision.
A quick double team traps the ball handler, pushing them toward the half-court line and forcing them to pick up their dribble.
Step up to screen level like in hedge defense, then aggressively trap above the screen once the on-ball defender applies pressure, creating an element of surprise.
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