ATO (After Timeout) Plays
Specific ATO designed to get Klay an open catch-and-shoot 3
Scouting And Strategy
Luka's Mavericks ATO vs. Toronto (2022)
Double ballscreen disguise into a quick DHO
Direct answer
What is Luka's Mavericks ATO vs. Toronto (2022)?
Double ballscreen disguise into a quick DHO
Quick facts
| Category | Scouting And Strategy |
|---|---|
| Source volume | BASKETBALL_PLAY_VAULT.md |
What it is
- Double ballscreen disguise into a quick DHO
How it works
- Toronto jumped the ballscreen action; Luka read it and went into the handoff instead
- The read mid-play (adjusting to what the defense gives) is the key lesson
Bilingual terms
| English | Luka's Mavericks ATO vs. Toronto (2022) |
|---|---|
| Simplified Chinese | Luka独行侠暂停后战术 vs 多伦多（2022） |
| Traditional Chinese | 盧卡的小牛隊暫停後戰術對陣多倫多 (2022) |
Related concepts
Archetype-Based ATO Designs
Setup: Shot Creator gets immediate ball in space for isolation attempt.
ATO (After Timeout) Plays (NCAA)
After-timeout plays are the only fully predetermined offensive actions in a game.
Miami Heat Bubble ATO
Heat ran a specific ATO during the 2020 Bubble that directly won a game
Principles of Good ATO Design
Misdirection: Initial movement disguises where the real action will be.
ATO Plays (After-Timeout Offense)
ATOs are pre-designed plays specifically for moments after a timeout.