4-Out 1-In Motion
4-Out 1-In Motion: The 4-out 1-in structure places four players on the perimeter (at or beyond the 3-point line) and one player in the low post.
Team Offense
3.4 High-Low Action (Full)
3.4 High-Low Action (Full): primary scorer on the block - both on the same.
Direct answer
What is 3.4 High-Low Action (Full)?
3.4 High-Low Action (Full): primary scorer on the block - both on the same.
Quick facts
| Category | Team Offense |
|---|---|
| Source volume | BASKETBALL_PLAY_VAULT.md |
What it is
- 3.4 High-Low Action (Full) is an offensive concept involving skilled passer at the elbow or free-throw line — the hub - low post: primary scorer on the block - both on the same.
- Skilled passer at the elbow or free-throw line — the hub.
- Flashes to the high post — a hard two-step cut, not a walk 3.
How it works
- - High post: Skilled passer at the elbow or free-throw line — the hub - Low post: Primary scorer on the block - Both on the same side (strongside high-low) or opposite sides (cross high-low)
- High post: Skilled passer at the elbow or free-throw line — the hub
- Low post: Primary scorer on the block
- Both on the same side (strongside high-low) or opposite sides (cross high-low)
- Low-post player identifies a clogged lane 2.
Reads and counters
- Catch facing the basket — do not pass immediately 2.
- Catch facing the basket — do not pass immediately
- Ball fake toward the low post and watch:
- Defender shifted on the fake → feed low post immediately
- Defender is fronting → lob pass to the block
Bilingual terms
| English | 3.4 High-Low Action (Full) |
|---|---|
| Simplified Chinese | 3.4 高低位配合（完整版） |
| Traditional Chinese | 3.4高-低動作（完整） |
Related concepts
3.1 Post Entries
3.1 Post Entries is an offensive concept that getting the ball into the post is the first problem.
3.2 Post Positioning & Footwork
3.2 Post Positioning & Footwork: The block (painted square at the lane line) is optimal — within 6-8 feet of the basket - Use body-to-body seal — do.
3.5 Post Double Teams
3.5 Post Double Teams is an offensive concept involving read the double on the second step of the double-teamer — not when they arrive.
3.6 Modern Post Play in 5-Out Offenses
In 5-Out, the post-up is an opportunistic action, not a set play.
5-Out Entry Series: Delay
5-Out Entry Series: Delay: Chicago refers specifically to a DHO for a player who first comes off a pindown screen before receiving the handoff.