Josh Schertz Basketball ATO Actions

Xs&Os with 5-Out, UCLA Cuts and False Actions

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Recently on A Quick Timeout podcast, St. Louis Billikens’ Josh Schertz shared his philosophy for after timeout actions (ATOs) and how he prepares those for specific opponents (scroll to watch that clip). In this week’s A Quick Timeout+ newsletter, I share some of the best of those ATOs.

Before the diagrams and film, here’s Coach Schertz discussing his ATO philosophy…

5-Out Pin Down Comeback Burn

Indiana State places on an emphasis on back cutting (more on that later in the post and on the podcast) and employs a back door beautifully in this 5-Out action. The away screen from Avila for 2 is really just false action to get the guard to the other side of the floor and make the defense chase. Avila comes back to get the ball then fakes the handoff back to the PG. He plays to the next by dribbling towards the 2 who acts like he’s coming to receive the handoff then back cuts his defender.