NBA 2K26 Controls

NBA 2K26 Playstation Controls

ActionInputs
Action
Jump Ball
Inputs
Press Triangle or move RS in any direction to jump for ball.
Action
Call For Ball
Inputs
Press X to have teammate pass you the ball.
Action
Quick Screen
Inputs
Tap O
Action
Set Screen
Inputs
Press and hold O
Action
NEW! Adjust Screen Facing
Inputs
While holding O tab LS to adjust the angle at which you are setting the screen.
Action
Tell Teammate To Shoot
Inputs
Square
Action
Call For Alley-oop
Inputs
Double tap Triangle while cutting toward the hoop.
Action
Finish Alley-oop
Inputs
Press the button shown once the meter reaches the make window when receiving the pass.
Action
Call for Screen
Inputs
Press L1 to have a teammate set a pick.
Action
Offball Juke
Inputs
Move RS left or right quickly then release.
Action
Offball Spin
Inputs
Rotate RS clockwise or counter-clockwise.
Action
Offball Get Open
Inputs
Tap R2 while moving around offball for a quick burst of speed to try and get open from your defender.
Action
Post Engage
Inputs
Hold L2 when near a defender.
Action
Post Spin
Inputs
Hold L2 to post up. Rotate RS to either shoulder.
Action
Post Push
Inputs
Hold L2 to post up. Move LS toward the defender.
Action
Post Transition
Inputs
Hold L2 to post up. Move RS toward the dribbler or the hoop.
Action
Post Fight for Position
Inputs
Hold L2 to post up. Move RS up or down when the defensive player attempts to transition.
Action
Post Disengage
Inputs
Release L2 or move LS away from the defender.
Action
Player Swap
Inputs
Press X to control another defender that's close to the ball.
Action
Take Charge
Inputs
Press and hold O
Action
Block
Inputs
Press Triangle when near the shooter
Action
Vertical Block
Inputs
Hold LS away from the shooter and press Triangle
Action
Swat Block
Inputs
Hold R2 and press Triangle
Action
Steal
Inputs
Press Square when near the dribbler or while in the passing lane.
Action
RS Steal
Inputs
Move RS left or right to steal with the appropriate hand. Using the hand closer to the ball will yield better results.
Action
Icon Swap
Inputs
Press R1 then press the button of the desired defender to take control of them.
Action
Double Team
Inputs
L1
Action
Intense-D
Inputs
Press + Hold L2 to get into low defensive stance.
Action
Crowd Dribbler
Inputs
Press and hold L2 + Move LS toward the dribbler
Action
NEW! Change Matchup
Inputs
Press R1 then press and hold the button of the teammate that you want to swap matchups with. (Switch Matchup must be enabled in Controller Settings.)
Action
NEW! Change Matchup (Player Lock)
Inputs
Press R1 then press the button of the teammate that you want to swap matchups with during a possession.
Action
Switch Matchup
Inputs
Press and hold X while guarding an offensive player to tell your AI teammates to switch and allow you to guard that player.
Action
Fast Shuffle
Inputs
Press and hold L2 + R2, move LS in any direction
Action
Shot Contest
Inputs
Move RS up then quickly release
Action
Post Pull Chair
Inputs
Tap Circle as the offensive player backs you down.
Action
NEW! Acknowledge Teammate
Inputs
Double Tap O to point towards an assister, scorer, or nearby teammate after a highlight play.
Action
Box Out Opponent
Inputs
Hold L2 while near an opponent after the ball has been shot. Use LS to engage and stay in front of your opponent.
Action
Rebound
Inputs
Press Triangle after the ball hits the rim when a shot is missed.
Action
Swim Move
Inputs
Press LS left or right when you are being boxed out to attempt a swim move around the player boxing you out.
Action
Bump
Inputs
Hold L2 while impeding the path of the offensive player.
Action
Deny Hands Out
Inputs
Move and hold RS in any direction when near an opponent.
Action
Deny Engage
Inputs
Hold L2 when near an opponent while out in the perimeter.
Action
Post Up Engage
Inputs
Hold L2 when near an opponent while inside near the basket.
Action
Post Push
Inputs
Hold L2 to engage in the post. Move LS toward the offensive player.
Action
Post Pull Chair
Inputs
Hold L2 to engage in the post. Move RS in the same direction the offensive player is pushing.
Action
Post Transition
Inputs
Hold L2 to engage in the post. Move RS up, down, left, or right.
Action
Post Fight for Position
Inputs
Hold L2 to engage in the post. Move RS up or down when the offensive player attempts to transition.
Action
Post Steal Entry Pass
Inputs
Hold L2 to engage in the post. Press Square as the ball is being passed in.
Action
Post Disengage
Inputs
Move L away from the offensive player.
Action
Dive For Loose Ball
Inputs
Repeatedly press Square while chasing down a loose ball.
Action
Emote
Inputs
MyCAREER ONLY - Pressing down on D-pad during MyCareer games will emote.
Action
Intentional Foul
Inputs
Press and hold Square when near the ball handler.
Action
Double Team
Inputs
Press and hold L1.
Action
Icon Double Team
Inputs
Press L1, then press the desired double teamer's button.
Action
Team Intentional Foul
Inputs
Press the Touch Pad to have the entire team attempt to foul the ball handler.
Action
Defensive Pressure Adjustments
Inputs
Press L1, then press the button of desired defender. Select a defensive strategy from the menu.
Action
Jump Shot
Inputs
Press and hold Square or move and hold RS straight down then release
Action
Go-To Shot
Inputs
With LS neutral, move and hold RS straight up then release as the ball is shot.
Action
Rhythm Shot
Inputs
Move and hold RS straight down then move and hold RS up to match the speed of the jump shot as the shooter releases the ball.
Action
NEW! Quick Shot
Inputs
Hold L2 as you are receiving a pass to get your shot off faster when shooting off the catch.
Action
Free Throw
Inputs
Press and hold Square or move and hold RS straight down then release
Action
Bank Shot
Inputs
Move and hold RS up and release
Action
Spin Shot
Inputs
Double tap Square while moving laterally
Action
Step Back Shot
Inputs
Hold LS to the direction you want to step back and tap then hold Square
Action
Pull-Up Jump Shot
Inputs
Press LS to start dribbling and gain momentum. Then, while moving, press and hold square then release.
Action
Layup
Inputs
Move and hold RS up when driving
Action
Runner / Floater
Inputs
Move and hold RS down while driving in close range
Action
Reverse Layup
Inputs
Move and hold the RS right while driving along the right baseline
Action
Euro Step Layup
Inputs
2x tap Square while driving + hold LS towards the off hand or Move RS down left while driving with ball in right hand.
Action
NEW! Slow Step Decel
Inputs
While performing a Euro-step layup, press and hold L2 to slow down your gather and try to throw the defense off balance.
Action
Quick Scoop Layup
Inputs
Move and hold RS left or right while driving.
Action
Hop Step Layup
Inputs
R2 + Move RS down left or right while driving or Tap Square while driving.
Action
Two-Hand Dunk
Inputs
R2 + Move and hold RS up while driving in close range
Action
Dominant / Off Dunk
Inputs
R2 + Move and hold RS left or right in close range. The RS direction determines the dunking hand
Action
Normal Dunk
Inputs
R2 + press Square while driving in close range
Action
Skill Dunk
Inputs
R2 + Move and hold RS down while driving in close range
Action
Controllable Rim Hang
Inputs
When performing a dunk with RS, keep R2 held to hang on the rim. Use LS to control swing, and move RS up to pull up on the rim or left/right to lift the legs
Action
Rim Hang Skill Dunk
Inputs
R2 + Move RS down then quickly release and move and hold RS down again. Release RS to neutral to time the dunk.
Action
One-Hand Flashy Dunk
Inputs
R2 + Move RS down then quickly move and hold RS up
Action
Two-Hand Flashy Dunk
Inputs
R2 + Move RS up then quickly release and move and hold RS up again
Action
Pump Fake
Inputs
Tap Square
Action
Hop / Stepback Gather
Inputs
Tap Square with LS deflected left or right or R2 + move RS in the direction you want to hop while standing or driving laterally
Action
Spin Gather
Inputs
Hold R2 + double tap Square or Rotate RS clockwise then hold while driving with ball in the right hand
Action
Half Spin Gather
Inputs
Rotate RS in a quarter-circle from right to up then hold while driving with ball in right hand or Pump fake, then move + hold RS in any direction before the pump fake ends
Action
Step Through
Inputs
At close range, pump fake, then press and hold Square
Action
Putback
Inputs
Press Square when attempting an offensive rebound
Action
Move
Inputs
Move LS in any direction
Action
Sprint
Inputs
Hold R2 + move LS in any direction
Action
Signature Size-up
Inputs
Quickly move RS left and right repeatedly in rhythm or Quickly move RS up repeatedly in rhythm.
Action
Quick Protect
Inputs
Tap L2 when dribbling to quickly shield off defenders and protect your dribble. This can also be used to crab a defender.
Action
In and Out
Inputs
Move RS up right then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand
Action
Hesitation
Inputs
Move the RS right then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Action
Hesitation Escape
Inputs
R2 + Move RS right then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Action
Crossover
Inputs
Move RS up left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand.
Action
NEW! Driving Signature Combo
Inputs
While dribbling up the court, quickly move and release RS up twice.
Action
Breakdown Combo
Inputs
R2 + move RS up then quickly release
Action
Between Legs Cross
Inputs
Move RS left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Action
Escape Crossover
Inputs
R2 + move RS up left or left then quickly release while stand dribbling in right hand
Action
Behind the Back
Inputs
Move RS down left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Action
Stepback
Inputs
Move RS down then quickly release
Action
Stepback Crossover
Inputs
R2 + move RS down then quickly release
Action
Spin
Inputs
Rotate the RS clockwise then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Action
Half Spin
Inputs
Rotate RS in a quarter-circle from right to up then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Action
Hold Off Defenders
Inputs
Holding L2 allows you to use your body to shield off defenders while dribbling. Use it against trailing defenders to prevent them from getting around you, making it easier to finish at the rim.
Action
Triple Threat Emote
Inputs
Press down on the D-pad while in a triple threat stance (MyPlayers Only)
Action
Triple Threat Side Jab
Inputs
Move RS down right then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)
Action
Triple Threat Large Jab
Inputs
Move RS right then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)
Action
Triple Threat Mid Stepover
Inputs
Move RS up then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)
Action
Triple Threat Full-Stepover
Inputs
Move RS left or up left then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)
Action
Triple Threat Back-to-Basket Stepover
Inputs
Move RS down left then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)
Action
Triple Threat Pump Fake
Inputs
Move RS down then quickly release
Action
Triple Threat Hesitation Escape
Inputs
R2 + move RS left or right then quickly release
Action
Triple Threat Hesitation
Inputs
R2 + move RS up then quickly release
Action
Triple Threat Stepback
Inputs
R2 + move RS down then quickly release
Action
Triple Threat Spin-Out
Inputs
Rotate RS clockwise then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)
Action
Triple Threat Cross Spin-Out
Inputs
Rotate RS counter-clockwise then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)
Action
Normal Pass
Inputs
Press X
Action
Bounce Pass
Inputs
Press O
Action
Lob Pass
Inputs
Press Triangle
Action
NEW! Wrap Pass
Inputs
Double tap O to pass. Use LS to select receiver
Action
Lead to Basket Pass
Inputs
Press and hold Triangle to make the selected receiver cut to the basket. Release Triangle to pass. (Lead to Basket Pass must be enabled in Controller Settings.)
Action
Skip Pass
Inputs
Hold X to target a receiver further away. Use LS to select receiver.
Action
Get Open Pass
Inputs
Hold O to call for a teammate to get open. Release O to pass the ball.
Action
Fake Pass
Inputs
Triangle + O while standing or driving to the basket
Action
Handoff Pass
Inputs
Hold O to call for a teammate to come to the ball for a handoff. Use LS to select receiver.
Action
Jump Pass
Inputs
Square + X while standing or driving to the basket
Action
Icon Pass
Inputs
Press R1 then press the icon button of the desired receiver
Action
Flashy Pass
Inputs
X + O and use LS to select receiver
Action
Alley-oop
Inputs
Double tap Triangle
Action
Alley-oop to Self
Inputs
Press Square + Triangle + move LS toward the hoop. To finish the alley-oop, press the button shown once the meter reaches the make window when receiving the pass.
Action
Full Receiver Control
Inputs
Press and hold O to freely move the selected receiver with LS. Release O to pass.
Action
Touch Pass
Inputs
Press X before the initial receiver gets the ball (Use LS to select the second receiver)
Action
Pro Stick Pass
Inputs
Press and hold R1 + move RS in the desired pass direction
Action
Give and Go
Inputs
Press and hold X until the receiver catches the ball. Hold X and use LS to move the initial passer. Release X to get the ball back
Action
Rolling Inbound
Inputs
Press triangle during baseline inbounds when no defenders are present
Action
NEW! Post Go-To Shot
Inputs
Hold L2 to post up. With LS neutral, move and hold RS up.
Action
Enter and Leave Post
Inputs
Press and hold L2 to post up. Release L2 to leave the post and faceup
Action
Post Pivot
Inputs
Hold L2 to post up. Move LS in any direction then quickly release (while hold the ball)
Action
Dropstep
Inputs
Hold L2 to post up. Hold LS to the left or right toward hoop, then tap Square
Action
Spin or Drive
Inputs
Hold L2 to post up. Rotate RS to either shoulder
Action
Switch Facing
Inputs
Hold L2 to post up. Tap RS up then quickly release
Action
Drive Fake
Inputs
Hold L2 to post up. Hold R2 and move RS towards the inside shoulder then quickly release
Action
Spin Fake
Inputs
Hold L2 to post up. Hold R2 and move RS towards the outside shoulder then quickly release
Action
Post Step-Away
Inputs
Hold L2 to post up. Hold R2 and move RS down then quickly release.
Action
Disengage Away
Inputs
Hold L2 to post up. Release L2 while moving and holding the LS away from the basket
Action
Aggressive Backdown
Inputs
Hold L2 to post up. Hold R2 + LS toward the defender
Action
Avoid Steal
Inputs
Hold L2 to post up. Move RS down and quickly release
Action
Post Layup
Inputs
Hold L2 to post up. Move LS toward hoop + hold RS up left or up right
Action
Post Hook
Inputs
Hold L2 to post up. With LS on neutral, move and hold RS up left or up right.
Action
Post Fade
Inputs
Hold L2 to post up. Move and hold RS left or right away from the hoop
Action
Post Shimmy Hook
Inputs
Hold L2 to post up. Hold R2 + Move and hold RS up left or up right.
Action
Post Shimmy Fade
Inputs
Hold L2 to post up. Hold R2 + move and hold RS left or right.
Action
Post Hop
Inputs
Move and hold LS left, right or down then tap square
Action
Post Pump Fake
Inputs
Hold L2 to post up. Move RS in any direction then quickly release.
Action
Post Up and Under
Inputs
Hold L2 to post up. Use RS to pump fake, then let go of L2 and quickly move and hold RS again before the pump fake ends.
Action
Post Dunk Attempt
Inputs
Hold L2 to post up. Hold R2 and move LS + RS up.
Action
Call Timeout
Inputs
Press the Touch Pad while on offense
Action
Coaches Challenge
Inputs
After a foul or violation, pressing the Touch Pad will bring up an overlay that allows you to challenge the call. You are allowed one challenge per game.
Action
Positional Playcalling
Inputs
Press L1 then press the teammate's button. Follow the on-screen overlay to choose a play from the menu
Action
Post Up
Inputs
Press Left D-pad and select Post Up to use your team's best post scorer
Action
Quick Isolation
Inputs
Press Left D-pad and select Isolation to use your team's best isolation scorer
Action
Pick Control Basic
Inputs
Press and hold L1 to have a teammate set a pick
Action
Pick Control Side
Inputs
Press and hold L1. Use L3 to choose the pick side
Action
Pick Control Roll or Fade
Inputs
Press and hold L1. Use R1 to choose roll or Fade
Action
Slip Screen / Early Fade
Inputs
Once a pick is called, press L1 again at any time before the screener gets hit to have them Slip or Fade early
Action
Icon Pick Control
Inputs
Press L1, then press and hold the teammate's button to have them set the screen
Action
Running Baseline
Inputs
After a made basket, the player inbounding the ball may move along the baseline. Hold L2 and use RS to move the inbounder
Action
Offensive Game Plan
Inputs
Press right on the D-Pad to bring up the menu. Follow the on-screen overlay to select desired options.
Action
Substitutions
Inputs
Press down on the D-Pad to bring up the menu. Follow the on-screen overlay to sub in desired players.
Action
Favorite Plays
Inputs
Press left on the D-Pad to bring up the menu. Follow the on-screen overlay to select desired options.
Action
Defensive Sets
Inputs
Press left on the D-Pad to bring up the menu. Follow the on-screen overlay to select desired options.
Action
Gameplay HUD
Inputs
Press up on the D-Pad to bring up the menu. Follow the on-screen overlay to select desired options.

NBA 2K26 Xbox Controls

ActionInputs
Action
Jump Ball
Inputs
Press Y or move RS in any direction to jump for ball.
Action
Call For Ball
Inputs
Press A to have teammate pass you the ball.
Action
Quick Screen
Inputs
Tap B
Action
Set Screen
Inputs
Press and hold B
Action
NEW! Adjust Screen Facing
Inputs
While holding B tab LS to adjust the angle at which you are setting the screen.
Action
Tell Teammate To Shoot
Inputs
X
Action
Call For Alley-oop
Inputs
Double tap Y while cutting toward the hoop.
Action
Finish Alley-oop
Inputs
Press the button shown once the meter reaches the make window when receiving the pass.
Action
Call for Screen
Inputs
Press LB to have a teammate set a pick.
Action
Offball Juke
Inputs
Move RS left or right quickly then release.
Action
Offball Spin
Inputs
Rotate RS clockwise or counter-clockwise.
Action
Offball Get Open
Inputs
Tap RT while moving around offball for a quick burst of speed to try and get open from your defender.
Action
Post Engage
Inputs
Hold LT when near a defender.
Action
Post Spin
Inputs
Hold LT to post up. Rotate RS to either shoulder.
Action
Post Push
Inputs
Hold LT to post up. Move LS toward the defender.
Action
Post Transition
Inputs
Hold LT to post up. Move RS toward the dribbler or the hoop.
Action
Post Fight for Position
Inputs
Hold LT to post up. Move LS toward the defender.
Action
Post Disengage
Inputs
Release LT or move LS away from the defender..
Action
Player Swap
Inputs
Press A to control another defender that's close to the ball.
Action
Take Charge
Inputs
Prees and hold B
Action
Block
Inputs
Press Y when near the shooter
Action
Vertical Block
Inputs
Hold LS away from the shooter and press Y
Action
Swat Block
Inputs
Hold RT and press Y
Action
Steal
Inputs
Press X when near the dribbler or while in the passing lane.
Action
RS Steal
Inputs
Move RS left or right to steal with the appropriate hand. Using the hand closer to the ball will yield better results.
Action
Icon Swap
Inputs
Press R1 then press the button of the desired defender to take control of them.
Action
Double Team
Inputs
LB
Action
Intense-D
Inputs
Press + Hold LT to get into low defensive stance.
Action
Crowd Dribbler
Inputs
Press and hold LT + Move LS toward the dribbler
Action
NEW! Change Matchup
Inputs
Press RB then press and hold the button of the teammate that you want to swap matchups with. (Switch Matchup must be enabled in Controller Settings.)
Action
NEW! Change Matchup (Player Lock)
Inputs
Press RB then press the button of the teammate that you want to swap matchups with during a possession.
Action
Switch Matchup
Inputs
Press and hold A while guarding an offensive player to tell your AI teammates to switch and allow you to guard that player.
Action
Fast Shuffle
Inputs
Press and hold LT + RT, move LS in any direction
Action
Shot Contest
Inputs
Move RS up then quickly release
Action
Post Pull Chair
Inputs
Tap B as the offensive player backs you down.
Action
NEW! Acknowledge Teammate
Inputs
Double Tap B to point towards an assister, scorer, or nearby teammate after a highlight play.
Action
Box Out Opponent
Inputs
Hold LT while near an opponent after the ball has been shot. Use LS to engage and stay in front of your opponent.
Action
Rebound
Inputs
Press Y after the ball hits the rim when a shot is missed.
Action
Swim Move
Inputs
Press LS left or right when you are being boxed out to attempt a swim move around the player boxing you out.
Action
Bump
Inputs
Hold LT while impeding the path of the offensive player.
Action
Deny Hands Out
Inputs
Move and hold RS in any direction when near an opponent.
Action
Deny Engage
Inputs
Hold LT when near an opponent while out in the perimeter.
Action
Post Up Engage
Inputs
Hold LT when near an opponent while inside near the basket.
Action
Post Push
Inputs
Hold LT to engage in the post. Move LS toward the offensive player.
Action
Post Pull Chair
Inputs
Hold LT to engage in the post. Move RS in the same direction the offensive player is pushing
Action
Post Transition
Inputs
Hold LT to engage in the post. Move RS up, down, left, or right.
Action
Post Fight for Position
Inputs
Hold LT to engage in the post. Move RS up or down when the offensive player attempts to transition.
Action
Post Steal Entry Pass
Inputs
Hold LT to engage in the post. Press X as the ball is being passed in.
Action
Post Disengage
Inputs
Move L away from the offensive player.
Action
Dive For Loose Ball
Inputs
Repeatedly press X while chasing down a loose ball.
Action
Emote
Inputs
MyCAREER ONLY - Pressing down on D-pad during MyCareer games will emote.
Action
Intentional Foul
Inputs
Press and hold X when near the ball handler.
Action
Double Team
Inputs
Press and hold LB.
Action
Icon Double Team
Inputs
Press LB, then press the desired double teamer's button.
Action
Team Intentional Foul
Inputs
Press the Share Button to have the entire team attempt to foul the ball handler.
Action
Defensive Pressure Adjustments
Inputs
Press LB, then press the button of desired defender. Select a defensive strategy from the menu.
Action
Jump Shot
Inputs
Press and hold X or move and hold RS straight down then release
Action
Go-To Shot
Inputs
With LS neutral, move and hold RS straight up then release as the ball is shot.
Action
Rhythm Shot
Inputs
Move and hold RS straight down then move and hold RS up to match the speed of the jump shot as the shooter releases the ball.
Action
NEW! Quick Shot
Inputs
Hold LT as you are receiving a pass to get your shot off faster when shooting off the catch.
Action
Free Throw
Inputs
Press and hold X or move and hold RS straight down then release
Action
Bank Shot
Inputs
Move and hold RS up and release
Action
Spin Shot
Inputs
Double tap X while moving laterally
Action
Step Back Shot
Inputs
Hold LS to the direction you want to step back and tap then hold X
Action
Pull-Up Jump Shot
Inputs
Press LS to start dribbling and gain momentum. Then, while moving, press and hold x then release.
Action
Layup
Inputs
Move and hold RS up when driving
Action
Runner / Floater
Inputs
Move and hold RS down while driving in close range
Action
Reverse Layup
Inputs
Move and hold the RS right while driving along the right baseline
Action
Euro Step Layup
Inputs
2x tap X while driving + hold the LS towards the off hand or Move RS down left while driving with ball in right hand.
Action
NEW! Slow Step Decel
Inputs
While performing a Euro-step layup, press and hold LT to slow down your gather and try to throw the defense off balance.
Action
Quick Scoop Layup
Inputs
Move and hold RS left or right while driving.
Action
Hop Step Layup
Inputs
RT + Move RS down left or right while driving or Tap X while driving.
Action
Two-Hand Dunk
Inputs
RT + Move and hold RS up while driving in close range
Action
Dominant / Off Dunk
Inputs
RT + Move and hold RS left or right in close range. The RS direction determines the dunking hand
Action
Normal Dunk
Inputs
RT + press X while driving in close range
Action
Skill Dunk
Inputs
RT + Move and hold RS down while driving in close range
Action
Controllable Rim Hang
Inputs
When performing a dunk with RS, keep R2 held to hang on the rim. Use LS to control swing, and move RS up to pull up on the rim or left/right to lift the legs
Action
Rim Hang Skill Dunk
Inputs
RT + Move RS down then quickly release and move and hold RS down again. Release RS to neutral to time the dunk.
Action
One-Hand Flashy Dunk
Inputs
RT + Move RS down then quickly move and hold RS up
Action
Two-Hand Flashy Dunk
Inputs
RT + Move RS up then quickly release and move and hold RS up again
Action
Pump Fake
Inputs
Tap X
Action
Hop / Stepback Gather
Inputs
Tap X with LS deflected left or right or right or RT + move RS in the direction you want to hop while standing or driving laterally
Action
Spin Gather
Inputs
Hold RT + double tap X or Rotate RS clockwise then hold while driving with ball in the right hand
Action
Half Spin Gather
Inputs
Rotate RS in a quarter-circle from right to up then hold while driving with ball in right hand or Pump fake, then move + hold RS in any direction before the pump fake ends
Action
Step Through
Inputs
At close range, pump fake, then press and hold X
Action
Putback
Inputs
Press X when attempting an offensive rebound
Action
Move
Inputs
Move LS in any direction
Action
Sprint
Inputs
Hold RT + move LS in any direction
Action
Signature Size-up
Inputs
Quickly move RS left and right repeatedly in rhythm or Quickly move RS up repeatedly in rhythm.
Action
Quick Protect
Inputs
Tap LT when dribbling to quickly shield off defenders and protect your dribble. This can also be used to crab a defender.
Action
In and Out
Inputs
Move RS up right then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand
Action
Hesitation
Inputs
Move the RS right then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Action
Hesitation Escape
Inputs
RT + Move RS right then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Action
Crossover
Inputs
Move RS up left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand.
Action
NEW! Driving Signature Combo
Inputs
While dribbling up the court, quickly move and release RS up twice.
Action
Breakdown Combo
Inputs
RT + move RS up then quickly release
Action
Between Legs Cross
Inputs
Move RS left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Action
Escape Crossover
Inputs
RT + move RS up left or left then quickly release while stand dribbling in right hand
Action
Behind the Back
Inputs
Move RS down left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Action
Stepback
Inputs
Move RS down then quickly release
Action
Stepback Crossover
Inputs
RT + move RS down then quickly release
Action
Spin
Inputs
Rotate the RS clockwise then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Action
Half Spin
Inputs
Rotate RS in a quarter-circle from right to up then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Action
Hold Off Defenders
Inputs
Holding LT allows you to use your body to shield off defenders while dribbling. Use it against trailing defenders to prevent them from getting around you, making it easier to finish at the rim.
Action
Triple Threat Emote
Inputs
Press down on the D-pad while in a triple threat stance (MyPlayers Only)
Action
Triple Threat Side Jab
Inputs
Move RS down right then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)
Action
Triple Threat Large Jab
Inputs
Move RS right then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)
Action
Triple Threat Mid Stepover
Inputs
Move RS up then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)
Action
Triple Threat Full-Stepover
Inputs
Move RS left or up left then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)
Action
Triple Threat Back-to-Basket Stepover
Inputs
Move RS down left then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)
Action
Triple Threat Pump Fake
Inputs
Move RS down then quickly release
Action
Triple Threat Hesitation Escape
Inputs
RT + move RS left or right then quickly release
Action
Triple Threat Hesitation
Inputs
RT + move RS up then quickly release
Action
Triple Threat Stepback
Inputs
RT + move RS down then quickly release
Action
Triple Threat Spin-Out
Inputs
Rotate RS clockwise then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)
Action
Triple Threat Cross Spin-Out
Inputs
Rotate RS counter-clockwise then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)
Action
Normal Pass
Inputs
Press A
Action
Bounce Pass
Inputs
Press B
Action
Lob Pass
Inputs
Press Y
Action
NEW! Wrap Pass
Inputs
Double tap B to pass. Use LS to select receiver
Action
Lead to Basket Pass
Inputs
Press and hold Y to make the selected receiver cut to the basket. Release Y to pass. (Lead to Basket Pass must be enabled in Controller Settings.)
Action
Skip Pass
Inputs
Hold A to target a receiver further away. Use LS to select receiver.
Action
Get Open Pass
Inputs
Hold B to call for a teammate to get open. Release B to pass the ball.
Action
Fake Pass
Inputs
Y + B while standing or driving to the basket
Action
Handoff Pass
Inputs
Hold B to call for a teammate to come to the ball for a handoff. Use LS to select receiver.
Action
Jump Pass
Inputs
X + A while standing or driving to the basket
Action
Icon Pass
Inputs
Press RB then press the icon button of the desired receiver
Action
Flashy Pass
Inputs
A + B and use LS to select receiver
Action
Alley-oop
Inputs
Double tap Y
Action
Alley-oop to Self
Inputs
Press X + Y + move LS toward the hoop. To finish the alley-oop, press the button shown once the meter reaches the make window when receiving the pass.
Action
Full Receiver Control
Inputs
Press and hold B to freely move the selected receiver with LS. Release B to pass.
Action
Touch Pass
Inputs
Press A before the initital receiver gets the ball (Use LS to select the second receiver)
Action
Pro Stick Pass
Inputs
Press and hold RB + move RS in the desired pass direction
Action
Give and Go
Inputs
Press and hold A until the receiver catches the ball. Hold A and use LS to move initial passer. Release A to get the ball back.
Action
Rolling Inbound
Inputs
Press Y during baseline inbounds when no defenders are present
Action
NEW! Post Go-To Shot
Inputs
Hold LT to post up. With LS neutral, move and hold RS up.
Action
Enter and Leave Post
Inputs
Press and hold LT to post up. Release LT to leave the post and faceup
Action
Post Pivot
Inputs
Hold LT to post up. Move LS in any direction then quickly release (while hold the ball)
Action
Dropstep
Inputs
Hold LT to post up. Hold LS to the left or right toward hoop, then tap X
Action
Spin or Drive
Inputs
Hold LT to post up. Rotate RS to either shoulder
Action
Switch Facing
Inputs
Hold LT to post up. Tap RS up then quickly release
Action
Drive Fake
Inputs
Hold LT to post up. Hold RT and move RS towards the inside shoulder then quickly release
Action
Spin Fake
Inputs
Hold LT to post up. Hold RT and move RS towards the outside shoulder then quickly release
Action
Post Step-Away
Inputs
Hold LT to post up. Hold RT and move RS down then quickly release.
Action
Disengage Away
Inputs
Hold LT to post up. Release LT while moving and holding the LS away from the basket
Action
Aggressive Backdown
Inputs
Hold LT to post up. Hold RT + LS toward the defender
Action
Avoid Steal
Inputs
Hold LT to post up. Move RS down and quickly release
Action
Post Layup
Inputs
Hold LT to post up. Move LS toward hoop + hold RS up left or up right
Action
Post Hook
Inputs
Hold LT to post up. With LS on neutral, move and hold RS up left or up right.
Action
Post Fade
Inputs
Hold LT to post up. Move and hold RS left or right away from the hoop
Action
Post Shimmy Hook
Inputs
Hold LT to post up. Hold RT + Move and hold RS up left or right.
Action
Post Shimmy Fade
Inputs
Hold LT to post up. Hold RT + move and hold RS left or right.
Action
Post Hop
Inputs
Move and hold LS left, right or down then tap X
Action
Post Pump Fake
Inputs
Hold LT to post up. Move RS in any direction then quickly release.
Action
Post Up and Under
Inputs
Hold LT to post up. Use RS to pump fake, then let go of LT and quickly move and hold RS again before the pump fake ends.
Action
Post Dunk Attempt
Inputs
Hold LT to post up. Hold RT and move LS + RS up.
Action
Call Timeout
Inputs
View
Action
Coaches Challenge
Inputs
After a foul or violation, pressing the Back Button will bring up an overlay that allows you to challenge the call. You are allowed one challenge per game.
Action
Positional Playcalling
Inputs
Press LB then press the teammate's button. Follow the on-screen overlay to choose a play from the menu
Action
Post Up
Inputs
Press Left D-pad and select Post Up to use your team's best post scorer
Action
Quick Isolation
Inputs
Press Left D-pad and select Isolation to use your team's best isolation scorer
Action
Pick Control Basic
Inputs
Press and hold LB to have a teammate set a pick
Action
Pick Control Side
Inputs
Press and hold LB. Use L3 to choose the pick side
Action
Pick Control Roll or Fade
Inputs
Press and hold LB. Use RB to choose roll or Fade
Action
Slip Screen / Early Fade
Inputs
Once a pick is called, press LB again at any time before the screener gets hit to have them Slip or Fade early
Action
Icon Pick Control
Inputs
Press LB, then press and hold the teammate's button to have them set the screen
Action
Running Baseline
Inputs
After a made basket, the player inbounding the ball may move along the baseline. Hold LT and use RS to move the inbounder
Action
Offensive Game Plan
Inputs
Press right on the D-Pad to bring up the menu. Follow the on-screen overlay to select desired options.
Action
Substitutions
Inputs
Press down on the D-Pad to bring up the menu. Follow the on-screen overlay to sub in desired players.
Action
Favorite Plays
Inputs
Press left on the D-Pad to bring up the menu. Follow the on-screen overlay to select desired options.
Action
Defensive Sets
Inputs
Press left on the D-Pad to bring up the menu. Follow the on-screen overlay to select desired options.
Action
Gameplay HUD
Inputs
Press up on the D-Pad to bring up the menu. Follow the on-screen overlay to select desired options.

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