Meaning

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Type of play with that the attack ended, so it either resulted in a shot attempt, turnover or a seven-meter penalty is received.

It’s always just the play by the player that shoots, causes the turnover or receives the penalty. So, if for example if a turnover happens at a pass towards the pivot the play type can’t be Two vs. Two Pivot or Pivot Other.

Calculation

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Isolation: The usual one on one. If one of the following play types is broken it often counts as isolation for example if in a two vs. two situation the ballhandler retreats and then simply attacks his direct opponent.

Two vs. Two Ballhandler: The (usually backcourt) player takes the shot or causes the turnover in a two vs. two situation. The shot attempt can be a distance shot or a close range shot or anything in between.

Two vs. Two Pivot: The pivot gets the ball in a two vs. two situation.

Wing: Ball gets passed to player that stands in (or at least very near to) the corner, who then takes his steps and shoots from there.

Cut: A player receives the ball while he is already on his way to the goal area or immediately attacks a gap in a defence after he receives the ball. Includes Kempas/flying shots.

Spot-up: A player receives the ball and shoots mostly immediately but can include dribbling (usually sideways) as long as it and is not in an isolation, two vs. two or cut situation.

Run-in: Backcourt or wing player that runs in to a pivot position.

Off-screen: After a screen by another player if it is not a two vs. two situation.

Putback: Player gets the offensive rebound and immediately shoots.

Pivot Other: All other pivot situations that don’t fall under the previous categories.

Transition: Fast break while the defense is not completely set (includes first, second and third wave). Includes fast middle/throwoff. Includes shots on empty goals.

Direct Free Throw: Direct free throw attempt. Usually at the end of a half but can very rarely happen during a game.

Miscellaneous: Everything else, for example passing mistakes in backcourt (as long as it’s not out of any of the previous play types), illegal screens or if the possession changes after a wrong substitution.