The general rule of thumb with beats is the first beat is always down and the last beat is up, and right before up is to go to out. So 4/4 would be down, in, out, up. 3/4 would be down, out, up. 2/4 would be down and out in one swing, up. 7/4 would be down, in, in, in, in, out, up. These are not usually strictly followed, but it’s a general guideline.