2-1-2 press defense is a basketball defensive strategy that implements a modest amount of on-ball pressure, particularly in the backcourt, and sideline traps, especially in the frontcourt, to disrupt the scoring effectiveness of the offensive team with the additional possibility of creating turnovers.

The 1-2-1-1 press is a containment-type press that seeks to disrupt the rhythm and flow of the offensive team and force them to execute several passes as they attempt to break the press.