ATO (After Timeout) Plays
Specific ATO designed to get Klay an open catch-and-shoot 3
Scouting And Strategy
Miami Heat Bubble ATO
Heat ran a specific ATO during the 2020 Bubble that directly won a game
Direct answer
What is Miami Heat Bubble ATO?
Heat ran a specific ATO during the 2020 Bubble that directly won a game
Quick facts
| Category | Scouting And Strategy |
|---|---|
| Source volume | BASKETBALL_PLAY_VAULT.md |
What it is
- Heat ran a specific ATO during the 2020 Bubble that directly won a game
How it works
- Designed action to exploit how a specific defender was positioned in the closeout rotation after a timeout
- Demonstrates the value of timeout preparation and knowing exactly what the defense will show
Bilingual terms
| English | Miami Heat Bubble ATO |
|---|---|
| Simplified Chinese | 迈阿密热火泡泡赛区暂停后战术 |
| Traditional Chinese | 邁阿密熱火泡沫暫停後戰術 |
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.
Principles of Good ATO Design
Misdirection: Initial movement disguises where the real action will be.
Luka's Mavericks ATO vs. Toronto (2022)
Double ballscreen disguise into a quick DHO
ATO Plays (After-Timeout Offense)
ATOs are pre-designed plays specifically for moments after a timeout.