So we all know that the principle of dribbling in all newer generations of NBA games is the same. But in each new generation, some novelties are added. That’s why it’s useful to go through some dribbling options and dribble techniques to improve your knowledge.
Complete Dribble Guide NBA 2K22
Dribbling is certainly not easy. Improper use of dribbling techniques can have a very negative effect. This is due to the fact that each dribble takes away from the player’s stamina.
That’s why you should be careful using dribbling techniques or you will pay the price for that.
First, let’s go through the dribbling controls, and what options we have.
Basic Skill Moves
In and Out is done by quickly releasing the RS when dribbling with the right hand.
Hesitation can be done by moving RS to the right and releasing quickly when dribbling with your right hand. It can be useful for gaining space from the defense.
Signature Size-Up is done by holding the RS stick.
For Signature Park Size-up press L2 several times.
Half Spin is done by rotating the RS in a quarter circle when dribbling with your right hand and releasing it quickly.
Spin is done by rotating the RS stick when dribbling with your right hand clockwise and releasing quickly.
Stepback is done by moving RS down and quickly releasing.
The Crossover is a useful flow for getting past defenders and is done by moving the RS stick to the left when dribbling with your right hand and vice versa when dribbling with your left.
A Between-leg Cross is made by moving the RS stick to the left when dribbling with the right hand.
These are some of the basic Skill Moves that can be of use to you.
Dribbling Moves
Dribbling moves that you will need and which are the best in my opinion are the following.
- Dribble style – Quick- Magic Johnson
- Signature size-ups – D. Rose and C. Anthony
- Moving Hesitations: Pro 3 – Pro 5
- Signature Combo – K. Irving: Signature low dribbling style of Irving.
- Size-up escape package – T. Young
- Moving crossover – S. Curry
- Moving behind the back dribble – K. Leonard
- Moving stepbacks – C. Paul or K. Irving
Of course, when it comes to animations, you will have to make an effort to find the ones that suit you best.
Dribbling also takes time to perfect so you know when to use a certain move, so this is certainly a good starting point.
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