How to run the 4 Out, 1 In Offense vs. man-to-man Defense

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In this video you'll learn the basic set up and movement patterns for the 4-out, 1-in offense. You'll learn the basics of pass, fill, cut, some backdoor options and a few basic scoring options you can run from the pattern. The 4-Out, 1-In offense is a read and react offense typically run against a man-to-man or matchup defense. I don't recommend running this offense against a zone defense or against a team that plays good help matchup defense.

The 4-Out, 1-In offense is easy to teach and learn. Young teams can run this offense effectively and it can grow in complexity as team gain skills and experience. Teams that have at least one player who can beat their defender off the dribble and get to the rim will have greater success. This offense is only complimented if you also have a great post player who can read what's going on in the game and react accordingly. There are so many options available from the basic pass, cut, fill pattern.

This offense doesn't take long to learn, but there's a lot that can be added to it as your team learns each others tendencies on the court. Coaches, because this is a read and react offense, trust your players to make decisions on the court. Don't over-coach your players in this offense. They will make mistakes, but that's often the best and only way to learn. Encourage them to play to their strengths and recognize the strengths in their teammates.

Once your team learns the 4-Out, 1-In Offense, it's great fun to execute and watch the creativity of your players emerge. Even if you don't plan on running this offense, it's good to know how it works in case you come against it. Chances are pretty good that you will eventually.

Coaches should and do change their defensive strategies to counter your offensive tactics during a game. Many times, an opposing coach will change their defensive strategy to employ zone defense. In that case, you'll need to change your offensive strategy.

Learn and keep this offensive strategy in your arsenal so you can force your opponent to change up their defensive tactics!

This offense against a man-to-man defense and is great for teaching youth, club teams, junior high, high school, and recreational teams.

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