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effort to clear out. The clear out move is a very useful move when
rebounding because it minimizes the chance of the ball being
stolen from you.
Switching to the Player Closest to Ball
While on defense, press the A button to switch to the player closest
to the ball.
Switching to the Last Available Defender
While on defense, moving the right thumbstick at any time will put
you in control of the defender closest to the basket. This is a partic-
ularly useful button when you need to defend against the fast
break and is also helpful when you need to get control of one of
your low post defenders in a hurry.
Using the Defensive Stance
To prevent a perimeter ball handler from driving past you, the
most effective way to stay in front of your opponent is by using the
Defensive Stance. The Defensive Stance causes your defender to
crouch down in front of the offensive player with your arms and
legs spread, making your defender tougher to get around. While in
the Defensive Stance, your lateral (side to side) movement will be
more precise, but slower.
• To assume the Defensive Stance, pull and hold the left trigger.
PAUSE MENU
You can pause the game at any time to access the Pause Menu
options or just take a break from the action.
• To pause the game, press the START button at any time. The
Pause Menu appears.
• To return to the game from the Pause Menu, press the START
button again.
REPLAY
Step into the broadcast booth to run the film on the last play and
view the action from virtually every possible angle.
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DEFENSE
Stealing
There are three basic ways to steal the ball in NCAA College
Basketball 2K3.
• To attempt to pick the ball handler’s dribble, press the B button.
Be careful not to overuse the steal button or to lunge for a steal
attempt when not in proper position. The referee will call a reach-
in foul if you overuse the steal and the defense will find ways to
burn your defender if you lunge and get too far out of position.
• To steal a pass, press the X button when the pass is on the way.
If you time it right, your defensive player will intercept the pass
in midair.
• For situations where you want to steal a pass but your closest
defenders is still too far away, you can try a lunging pass steal.
While running towards the passing lane, pull and hold the right
trigger for a speed boost and then press the X button. Your
defender will lunge for the steal. Be careful though, if you miss
the steal, your defender will be out of position and unable to
defend his man
Shot Blocking
To block a shot, press the X button as the ball handler releases
his shot.
Rebounding
• A fundamental part of good rebounding is boxing out your
opponent. To box out an opponent, position your rebounder close
to the basket and pull and hold the left trigger. By doing so, your
player will extend his arms to the side in an effort to keep any
nearby opponents behind him.
• To jump for a rebound, press the X button after the ball has
bounced off the rim.
• Once you have possession of the rebound, a useful strategy is to
perform a clear out move. In order to clear out the opponents
around you, jump and gain possession of the rebound and just as
your player is landing from his jump, tap the B button repeatedly.
As you tap the B button, your player will swing his elbows in an
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