After Time Out Execution Sets

During most basketball games, no matter what level, the game is decided between a few possessions.  Throughout my years in basketball, I have been on the high side and the low side of these one or two possession outcomes.  In my opinion the best way to steal a possession is After a Time Out. Usually there’s a time out called because either Team A or Team B has gained momentum.  Time outs are an opportunity to settle your team down and regroup.  In my experience, too many times teams come out too relaxed and gives their opponent a chance to steal a basket.  The key to this is being able to have your team execute offensively after a big run to shift momentum back to your team.  I have posted a group of After Time Out (ATO) plays I have seen, came across, or thought of from the NBA and college basketball  that I believe can be effective on all levels.  Just like any play we run, we must get our players to execute and be in the correct position to make plays.  These plays are primarily for perimeter players, but with a versatile team can be run for anyone.  The first play I have posted, is one that Coach K and his Blue Devils run very effectively.  Coach K has always been known for his ATO adjustment plays (it’s probably a good reason why he has been so successful in big games). This past season Duke averaged 1.017 points per possession ATOs, which was tops in the nation (Luke Winn, SI Inside College Basketball).  Continuing to learn from teams like Duke and the Miami Heat are great ways to steal a possession during a game.  Every possession counts and there isn’t a better way to guarantee a basket then drawing the set during a stoppage.  Execute. Change Momentum. Win the Game!

My name is Andrew McGlynn and I am currently a Graduate Assistant Coach for the University of Detroit Mercy Men’s Basketball Program.  I am beginning my second year under Coach Ray McCallum and have learned a great deal in my first season.  Being thrown into more extensive roles last season due to the resignations of two coaches on staff, I was able to build my knowledge of the game through player development, scouting reports, and film breakdown.  I most notably worked thoroughly with Sacramento Kings 36th overall pick Ray McCallum over the past year and helped our basketball program to the first round of the NIT Tournament.  Prior to joining the staff at Detroit, I was the head student manager at Towson University.  I worked under Pat Kennedy and Pat Skerry throughout my career at Towson.  I also worked as the Head Runner for the Hoop Group. I am a native of Cranford, New Jersey.

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After Time Out Execution Sets by Andrew McGlynn