You learned how to encounter players and you're an incredible recruiting machine. Now, it’s time to learn how to really play the game. Dribble, fake out the defense, and shoot the ball. And don’t forget defense wins games- you can make moves to block and steal your way to victory.
Player Movement
How to Move
Swipe LEFT: strafe/juke left
Swipe RIGHT: strafe/juke right
Swipe UP: drive forward
Swipe DOWN: back-pedal dribble
How to Dribble
Tap LEFT: quick juke left move
Tap RIGHT: quick juke right move
Tap PLAYER: quick setup & measure your defender
Shooting
Shooting is literally straight forward. You’ll be facing the basket with a basketball symbol in the bottom middle of your screen:
Press and hold the basketball symbol to get set
Watch the shooting meter carefully
Release your hold as soon as the meter hits the target level- the closer you get to the target, the more accurate your shot will be
Offensive Movements
Fakes
Tap LEFT: jab step left
Tap RIGHT of player: jab step right
Tap ABOVE player: jab step forward
Tap BELOW player: jab step backward
Tap the ball to symbol to SHOOT: pump shot fake
Dribble Juke
Dribble
Tap LEFT, RIGHT, TOP, BOTTOM
*Jukes vary by player and some players have signature moves
Dunk
Swipe UP to drive to the basket
IF there is a clear path to the rim, tap DUNK
Defensive Movements
Play D strategically. Every move you make could open up a lane for your opponent to get in a shot, so make your blocks and steals count. Each time you attempt a defensive move, there’s a cool down period. Don’t make a rookie move.
Block
Simple: tap BLOCK to block an outside shot
Advanced: tap BLOCK immediately after a player drives to the basket to block their dunk
Steal
Simple: tap STEAL to attempt a steal
Advanced: tap STEAL immediately after a player drives to the basket to strip their dunk