Defense

Four Line Defense Fundamentals (2)

How to run Four Line Defense Fundamentals (2) — a defensive set you can teach frame by frame and take to your next practice.

Online Basketball Playbook · Published May 30, 2026 · 2 min read
Four Line Defense Fundamentals (2) — frame 1 diagram
X1 passes to 1; X2 passes to 2; X3 passes to X4; X4 passes to 4
Four Line Defense Fundamentals (2) — frame 2 diagram
Starting alignment (4 offense, 4 defense)
Four Line Defense Fundamentals (2) — frame 3 diagram
X1 cuts to the left low post; X2 cuts to the left low post; X3 cuts to the right low post; X4 cuts to the right low post
Four Line Defense Fundamentals (2) — frame 4 diagram
1 cuts to the left low post; 2 dribbles to the left wing; 3 dribbles to the right wing; 4 dribbles to the right low post
Four Line Defense Fundamentals (2) — frame 5 diagram
X1 cuts to the left corner; X2 cuts to the left low post; X3 cuts to the right low post; X4 cuts to the right block
Four Line Defense Fundamentals (2) — frame 6 diagram
Starting alignment (4 offense, 4 defense)

Use this second variation of Four Line Defense Fundamentals to reinforce the same off-ball rotation principles with a fresh look at the movement pattern. Four offensive players spread the floor while all four defenders shadow the action and find their assignment. Running it back-to-back locks in the reads so your defenders stop thinking and start reacting.

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