Maximizing Team Performance: Exploring the 4-out 1-in Motion Offense

[@ReignBartram]

5 out video was great there's other principles you can use as well fill right when there's a drive right same left it forces offensive backdoor cuts

[@basketballorbit]

That's true. Especially when it comes to youth basketball and player development. Back door cuts can be so effective. Thanks for your comment.

[@ReignBartram]

5 out is a mind blowing offense

[@zawadi17]

These videos are amazing 💪🏾

[@pog1g23]

Hey coach! Great videos, really love the content. Is the 4 out 1 in a suitable option vs a zone defence? Thanks.

[@basketballorbit]

Thank you! Definitely it is suitable for three reasons: 1. Spacing: The 4-out 1-in offense creates spacing on the court, which is crucial in breaking down a zone defense. By having 4 players spread out along the perimeter, it makes it more difficult for the zone to cover all of the passing lanes and shooting options. 2. Ball Movement: The motion offense style of the 4-out 1-in relies on quick and precise ball movement, which is important in breaking down a zone. The constant movement of players and the ball can create confusion and holes in the zone defense, making it easier to find open shots and opportunities to attack the basket. 3. The big guy can easily flash into high post and creates multiple opportunities. I recommend this video where I explain in more detail how to beat any zone defense: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXa6ZGSlZclgf6c

[@pog1g23]

@@basketballorbit awesome! Thank you very much for explaining and for the video suggestion!

[@ronwhipple8123]

@@basketballorbit I agree with your reasoning. I would add one small detail that helps my players when running an offense like this against a zone: On most basket cuts, don't make a full speed cut all the way to the rim (unless it's completely open). Instead, make a cut into the open areas inside the zone, hook into it and stay long enough to look to receive a pass before exiting back to the perimeter. That way you are constantly getting a high low aspect against the zone.

[@marcusush517]

@@ronwhipple8123 Yupp. It’s called hook and look. Also when playing against zone do the opposite of man to man and bring your 5 player ball side creating an overload

[@ryangrove3543]

How would you go from trans into this setup?

[@basketballorbit]

Great question. In another video I show how to get from the trans into a 5-out setup. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXq4nKemoJdsn6s Two players on the off-ball side run along the sideline. The dribbler and another player run the floor on the on-ball side. In contrast to 5-out, the trailing center does not end in the wing position, but cuts directly through to the low post. First on the ball side. If the pass is not possible, he creates space and goes to the weak side.

[@chadspencer9302]

Can you do a high low offense?

[@FuturesBrizio]

I have a recreation team with 10-11 year old kids. None of them are particulary talented and I only have one "big". I struggle with them as they are not getting open, dribbling to much and more. Doesn't sound like this is a good offense for them. I was going to try a 3 out 2 in and try to get some more chances to pass inside but not sure that will work. Anyone have any suggestions?

[@basketballorbit]

At this age, the focus is on player development rather than winning games. In my opinion, the ideal form of play is Read&React. It works best in a 5-out formation, but also 4-1 or 3-2. It creates a lot of movement with and without the ball, which helps your players get open. To prevent your players from dribbling too much: Set rules about when dribbling is allowed. Bring the ball up the court, penetrate to the rim, create a better passing angle. Everything else is a turnover.

[@johannesalexandrius5749]

what is the difference of the 4 out 1 in offense to dribble drive offense? They look similar in principle but I want to know if there is a distinction

[@basketballorbit]

Great question. Both are related concepts in Basketball. The 4-out 1-in alignment is a floor spacing configuration, while the dribble drive offense is a specific offensive system that often uses this alignment as its foundation. The dribble drive offense is primarily focused on dribble penetration and creating opportunities for players to drive to the basket. It places a strong emphasis on players, especially guards, using their dribbling skills to break down the defense, collapse it, and either finish at the rim or kick the ball out to open shooters. The 4-out 1-in alignment refers to the positioning of players on the court. It doesn't specify a particular offensive system but rather describes how players are spread out around the perimeter. The dribble drive offense is a more specific and structured system that makes specific use of the 4-out 1-in alignment.

[@johannesalexandrius5749]

@@basketballorbit thank you for the answer

[@allennewsome7976]

Can we get some press break sets?

[@basketballorbit]

Thank you for the idea. I just added it to my list and will be making a video about it soon.