Facing the Blitz: Three Strategies for Turning Trials Into TriumphsPopular Speaker Reveals That Every Trial Is an Opportunity A football blitz is an attack to force the quarterback into a mistake and create mayhem. But a blitz also creates an opportunity for the quarterback, as it leaves holes in the defense. What looks like the worst play can become the best play. During a life blitz financially, relationally, spiritually, or physically by taking initiative you can do more than just survive. You can grow, succeed,