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For an extra advantage while backing down your player
L
,
try pumping the Turbo button
R
each time your player
lunges back - this will give you extra effectiveness. Pumping
turbo also works for the post defender. To keep the poster out of the paint, pump the
Turbo button when the poster “throws” his weight at you.
Don’t forget the new NBA post up rule. You can only have your back to the basket for 5
seconds. Bang it in quick and get the shot off or the ref will blow the whistle.
Advanced Offense
Backing Down
L
Are you a fan of the post up game? Well NBA2K will let you bang it in just like the pros.
To muscle your way into the paint, hold down the
L
button, while you move your player
toward the basket. Of course, there needs to be a defender there, or you won’t have
anyone to post up with. When in a post up battle your players physical size, strength
and post up skill, versus the defenders, will determine whether you’ll get the defender
moving backwards or if you’ll find yourself banging against a brick wall. Once you
work your way close enough to the basket, press the Shoot button to put up a classic
low post hook.
Spin out of Backdown Mode
When in Backdown Mode, release the
L
button and press the analog toward the basket
to perform a spin out of backdown move.
NOTE: The success of your spin move will be based on how favorably the ballhandler’s speed compares to the
defensive player’s.
Pivot Mode
If you do not move your player upon receiving a pass, he will be in Pivot Mode. He will
automatically attempt to protect the ball, by shielding it with his body while your stick is in
neutral. Don’t wait too long however, because he won’t be able to shield them off all day!
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Alley-Oops
D-Pad
+
R
Press D-Pad then the right trigger button
R
to throw your teammate an alley-oop.
Two things are certain with alley-oops:
1. You will ALWAYS throw an
alley-oop pass regardless of
whether or not your player
is in position to finish the play.
2. An alley-oop pass will always
be passed to your teammate
that is closest to the basket –
so check to see who it is and if
he has an open lane.
Advanced Offense
Advanced Offense
Advanced Offense
If your player wants you to throw an alley-oop pass, you will
see him wave his hand while running toward the basket.
However, it is not necessary for him to wave his hand for you to complete the play.
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