Rotation & Minutes

Manage playing time with surgical precision. Athleon's rotation engine auto-balances minutes, flags validity errors and prepares you for every game-night scenario before the first whistle. FIBA, NBA and custom period formats built in.

5 Positions
PG, SG, SF, PF, C full tracking
Auto-Balance
One-click minutes optimisation
FIBA · NBA
Every period format
Real-Time
Instant validity check
Rotation & Minutes

Rotation & Minutes

Manage playing time with surgical precision. Athleon's rotation engine auto-balances minutes, flags validity errors and prepares you for every game-night scenario before the first whistle. FIBA, NBA and custom period formats built in.

  • Position × player minutes grid
  • One-click auto-balance
  • Missing-time and validity alerts
  • FIBA, NBA and custom formats

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Every minute accounted for, instantly
Grid & Validity

Every minute accounted for, instantly

The rotation grid shows every position row across every minute of the game. Paint minutes by clicking or dragging. The validity engine runs in real time — green means exactly five players on court, red flags gaps and overlaps. Auto-balance resolves the full rotation in one click when you are working against the clock.

Built for game-night decisions under pressure
Load Management & Pressure

Built for game-night decisions under pressure

Key player picks up 3 fouls in Q1? Pull up the grid and shift minutes in a few taps. The validity engine instantly shows which positions are uncovered and by how many minutes. Load management built in — cap key-player minutes across back-to-back fixtures and pre-plan reserve usage to manage both games evenly.

How it works

Step by step

1

Set the format

Enter FIBA 4×10, NBA 4×12 or a fully custom period count and length. Changes reflect in the table instantly.

2

Load the roster

All roster players appear color-coded in the player palette; hide players not on the game roster.

3

Paint the minutes

Click a player, then click or drag the minute boxes in the position row. Multiple players can share a position.

4

Auto-balance

Enter target minutes and press "Auto-balance". Athleon resolves empty positions and overlaps in one pass.

5

Check validity

The table updates in real time. Green every minute = 5 players on court, valid; red boxes show issues to fix.

Capabilities

Power in every detail

Position × player grid

PG, SG, SF, PF, C — separate row per position; multiple players can share the same row.

Validity check

Exactly 5 players on court every minute? Green = valid, red = problem, yellow = warning.

Auto-balance

Enter target minutes, watch Athleon fill gaps and overlaps in one click.

FIBA / NBA / Custom format

Freely adjust period count and length; FIBA 4×10, NBA 4×12 or custom.

Player palette

Each player has a distinct color; assign time by clicking or painting on the rotation chart.

Export

Export the rotation plan as PDF or image and share with your assistant coach.

Rotation under foul pressure

Your key player picks up 3 fouls in Q1. Instantly see in the rotation chart who replaces them and how many minutes are lost; update the plan in real time.

Load management in a two-game week

Cap key players' minutes across Wednesday and Saturday fixtures. Pre-plan the reserve usage to manage both games evenly.

Youth coach — fair-minutes policy

Guarantee every U16 player at least 12 minutes. Take the court guided by the rotation chart; back player satisfaction with data.

Inside the app

Every detail at your fingertips

Rotation chart — PG/SG/SF/PF/C
Rotation chart — PG/SG/SF/PF/C
Player roster
Player roster
How it works in practice

Real-world use cases

Scenario

Game-night rotation decision

Decide who plays fifth an hour before the game. Athleon balances totals and instantly flags an uncovered position — no surprises.

Scenario

Fair-minutes policy

Set a team rule that every player gets a minimum 10 minutes. As you build the rotation, spot under-rested players immediately with a yellow alert.

Scenario

Preparing for a FIBA game

Switch the period format to FIBA, slot players into four-minute windows. Athleon auto-marks overtime and any uncovered window.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What period formats does Rotation support?

FIBA (4×10 min), NBA (4×12 min) and a fully custom format — set any period count and length you need. Overtime periods are supported.

Can two players share the same position slot?

Yes. Multiple players can overlap on the same position row. The validity engine counts players across all rows; the plan is valid as long as exactly five players are active at any minute.

Can I export the rotation plan?

Yes. Export to PDF for printing or sharing with your assistant coach before the game.

Can my assistant coach see the plan?

Rotation plans are saved to your club account. Any staff member with access can view and edit in real time.

Can I set a target minutes goal per player?

Yes. Enter a target minutes goal for each player. Auto-balance uses these targets to distribute remaining minutes automatically.

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