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O
N
D
EFENSE
BEFORE THE SNAP
Button
Action
B or D-pad
Select a defender
Analog Stick
Reposition defender
L or R
View players (with defensive
backs or linebackers selected)
L or R
Shift defensive line (with
defensive lineman selected)
A
Hurry players to line of scrimmage
X (at line of scrimmage)
Pump up the crowd
Y
Call audible. From the Audible Menu, press A, B, or X to
select alternate play. Press Y again to cancel audible.
AFTER THE SNAP
Button
Action
B
Take control of the defender nearest to the ball.
A
Speed Burst
X
Dive / Tackle
Y
Jump to knock down or intercept a pass
L or R
Defensive Line Special Move
D-Pad
Swap control of your players
Instant Energy
Press A while running to fill the player arrow com-
pletely. Then press any special move button to per -
form a more powerful move.
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O
N
O
FFENSE
MAXIMUM PASSING
If you want total control over your offensive results, turn on
Maximum Passing by pressing the A Button on the Controller
Assignment Screen (see page 20). With Maximum Passing
Activated, you can lead your receivers to thread the ball in
front of, behind and around the defenders. To use Maximum
Passing, press the Analog Stick in the direction in which you
want to adjust the throw. Press a little for a small adjustment; press harder for a bigger
adjustment. For example, to lead the receiver, press Up on the Analog Stick. To throw
behind and to the left of a receiver, press Down and Left
CATCHING A PASS
Button
Action
B
Select receiver nearest the ball
X
Dive for pass
Y
Jump for pass
Note:
When catching a pass, it is not necessary to press an action button, but doing so
will increase your chances of successfully catching the ball.
Coach’s Corner: Passing
There are actually three levels of passing strength in NCAA 2K2. Tapping the pass
button lobs the ball to the receiver – that’s good for letting a receiver run underneath
it, but gives time for the defenders to close on the ball. Holding the pass button down
longer (making sure to release it before the ball leaves the quart e r b a c k ’s hand) will
result in a normal throw. Finally, holding down the button past the ball’s release will
result in a bullet-pass – great for when you have to get it to the receiver quickly.
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