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NBA 2K22 [Adjacent-Gen Version] Wiki Guide

Controls

Welcome to the official IGN Wiki Guide and Walkthrough for NBA 2K22 [Next-Gen Version]. In this department, we'll detail the consummate controls for playing NBA 2K22 on PlayStation and Xbox.

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• Shooting
• Dribbling
• Passing
• Post Offense
• Off-ball Offense
• Advanced Law-breaking
• Defending
• Off-ball_Defense
• Advanced Defense
• On-The-Fly Coaching

Shooting

Below are the standard controls for shooting. Go on in heed these controls can be modified past heading into the Controller Settings bill of fare. Information technology'due south also important to remember yous demand to master shot timing, which means watching your shot meter and releasing the shot button when it's in the middle of the meter.

NBA 2K22 Shooting Controls
Action	Input
Jump Shot/Free Thow	Press and Square/X and then release or Move and Concord Right Stick straight down and then release.
Normal Layup	Move and Hold Right Stick up while driving in close range.
Runner/Floater	Move and Hold Right Stick down while driving in close range.
Contrary Layup	Movement and Agree Right Stick right while driving along the right baseline (opposite for left baseline).
Euro Footstep Layup	Double tap Square/X while driving while holding Left Stick toward the off hand OR Move and Hold Right Stick downward left while driving with the ball in right manus (opposite for left hand).
Cradle Layup	Double tap Square/Ten while driving while holding Left Stick toward the ball manus OR Move and Agree Correct Stick down right while driving with the brawl in right mitt (opposite for left hand).
Two-Hand Dunk	R2/RT + Movement and Concord Right Stick up while driving in close range.
Dominant or Off-Hand Dunk	R2/RT + Move and Agree Right Stick up left or correct in close range. The Right Stick direction determines the dunking hand.
Aggressive Skill Douse	R2/RT + Motion and Concur Right Stick down while driving, release Right Stick when the douse meter is full to terminate the dunk.
Pump Fake	Tap Square/Ten
Hop Gather	R2/RT + Move and Hold Correct Stick down left or right OR Tap Square/10 while driving with Left Stick deflected left or right.
Spin Gather	Hold R2/RT + Double tap Square/Ten OR Rotate Right Stick clockwise then hold while driving with ball in correct manus.
One-half Spin Gather	Rotate Right Stick in quarter-circumvolve from right to up then hold while driving with brawl in right manus.
Step Through	At shut range, pump simulated, and so press and hold Square/X OR Pump Fake and so move and concord Correct Stick in whatever direction earlier the Pump Fake ends.
Putback	Press Square/X when attempting an offensive rebound.
Bank Shot	Move and Hold Right Stick up and release.

Dribbling

Below are the standard controls for dribbling. Continue in mind these controls tin can exist modified by heading into the Controller Settings carte.

NBA 2K22 Dribbling Controls
Activeness	Input
Sprint	Hold R2/RT + move Left Stick in whatever management.
Signature Size-upward	Speedily motility and release Correct Stick in diverse directions and speeds to perform signature size-up philharmonic moves.
Signature Philharmonic	R2/RT + move Right Stick upwards then quickly release to trigger a combo (must be equipped in Signature Animations if playing in The Metropolis).
In and Out	Move Correct Stick up right then quickly release when dribbling with right hand.
Hesitation	Move Right Stick right so quickly release when dribbling with right paw.
Hesitation Escape	R2/RT + move Right Stick right then quickly release when dribbling with right hand.
Crossover	Move Right Stick up so apace release.
Crossover to Hesitation Escape	R2/RT + movement Right Stick upward left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand.
Betwixt Legs Cross	Move Right Stick left then speedily release when dribbling with correct hand.
Between Legs Escape	R2/RT + move Right Stick left then quickly release when dribbling with right manus.
Behind the Dorsum	Move Right Stick downwards left and then apace release when dribbling with right mitt.
Backside the Back Escape	R2/RT + move Right Stick down left then quickly release while stand dribbling in right manus.
Stepback	Move Right Stick downwards then quickly release.
Stepback Escape	R2/RT + move Right Stick down and then quickly release.
Spin	Rotate Right Stick clockwise then chop-chop release when dribbling with correct mitt.
Half Spin	Rotate Right Stick in a quarter-circle from right to upwards then quickly release when dribbling with right hand.
Hard Stop/Stutter	Tap L2/LT while driving for a quick change of speed to break a defender off and set up an open up shot. It's too useful for freezing them up for a stop-and-go blowby to the hoop.
Hold Off Defenders	Belongings L2/LT allows you lot to apply you torso to shield off defenders while dribbling. Utilize it confronting trailing defenders to prevent them from getting around you, making it easier to cease at the rim.
Triple Threat Side Jab	Motion Right Stick right then apace release (with your left pivot pes established).
Triple Threat Large Jab	Movement Right Stick upwardly correct and then quickly release (with left pivot foot established).
Triple Threat Small Jab	Motion Right Stick upward right (with left pivot foot established).
Triple Threat Mid-Stepover	Move Correct Stick up so quickly release(with left pivot foot established).
Triple Threat Total-Stepover	Motility Right Stick upwards left then apace release (with left pivot foot established).
Triple Threat Dorsum-to-Basket Stepover	Motion Right Stick left then apace release (with left pivot human foot established).
Triple Threat Pump Fake	Move Correct Stick downwardly then quickly release.
Triple Threat Side Hesitation	R2/RT + Movement Right Stick left or right and so apace release.
Triple Threat Attack Hesitation	R2/RT + Movement Right Stick up left or upwards correct and so speedily release.
Triple Threat Stepback	R2/RT + Move Correct Stick down then quickly release.
Triple Threat Spin-Out	Rotate Right Stick clockwise then quickly release (with left pivot foot established).
Triple Threat Cross Spin-Out	Rotate Right Stick counter-clockwise so rapidly release (with left pivot foot established).

Passing

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Below are the standard controls for passing. Proceed in mind these controls can be modified by heading into the Controller Settings menu.

NBA 2K22 Passing Controls
Action	Input
Normal Pass	Tap 10/A to pass. Use Left Stick to select receiver.
Bounce Pass	Tap Circle/B to pass. Use Left Stick to select receiver.
Lead To Basket Pass	Press Triangle/Y to pb the receiver toward the basket. Use Left Stick to select receiver.
Skip Pass	Hold 10/A to target a receiver farther away. Use Left Stick to select receiver.
Pb to Basket Skip Pass	Printing and Hold Triangle/Y to select a receiver further away to cut to the basket. Use Left Stick to select receiver.
Handoff Pass	Hold Circle/B to mitt the ball off to a teammate.
Faux Pass	Triangle+Circle/Y+B while standing or driving to the hoop.
Jump Laissez passer	Square + X/X+A while standing or driving to the hoop.
Icon Laissez passer	Press R1/RB then press the button of the desired receiver. Apply Left Stick to lead the receiver in whatever management.
Flashy Pass	Double tap Circle/B to laissez passer.
Alley-oop	Double tap Triangle/Y to pass.
Alley-oop to Self	Double tap Triangle/Y + movement Left Stick toward the hooop.
Bounce Pass Alley-oop	Printing 10 + Circle/ A+B +motion Left Stick toward the receiver.
Total Receiver Control	Printing and agree Circle/B to freely move the selected receiver with Left Stick. Release Circumvolve/B to pass.
Touch Pass	Press Ten/A before the initial receiver gets the brawl.
Pro Stick Pass	Printing and hold R1/RB + Move Right Stick in the desired pass direction.
Give and Go	Press and agree X/A until the receiver catches the ball. While keeping X/A held, employ Left Stick to move the initial passer, so release X/A to get the ball dorsum.
Rolling Inbound	Printing Triangle/Y during baseline inbounds when no defenders are present.

Mail service Offense

Below are the standard controls for passing. Keep in mind these controls tin be modified past heading into the Controller Settings menu.

NBA 2K22 Post Offense Controls
Activity	Input
Enter and Go out Post	Printing and hold L2/LT to post up. Release L2/LT to leave the mail and faceup.
Post Pivot	Press and hold L2/LT to postal service up. Move Left Stick in any direction then speedily release (while property the brawl).
Dropstep	Hold L2/LT to mail up. Motility and agree Left Stick left or right toward the hoop then tap Foursquare/X.
Spin or Bulldoze	Concur L2/LT to post up. Then, rotate Right Stick to either shoulder.
Switch Facing	Concur L2/LT to mail service upwardly. Motion Right Stick up and so quickly release.
Drive Fake	Hold L2/LT to post up. Hold R2/RT and move Right Stick toward the inside shoulder then quickly release.
Spin False	Hold L2/LT to post upwardly. Agree R2/RT and motion Right Stick toward the outside shoulder then apace release.
Post Step-Away	Agree L2/LT to post upwardly. Hold R2/RT and movement Right Stick down then quickly release.
Disengage to Central	Concur L2/LT to post up. And so, release L2/LT while moving and holding the Left Stick toward the primal.
Disengage to Baseline	Hold L2/LT to post upwardly. So, release L2/LT while moving belongings the Left Stick toward the baseline.
Disengage Abroad	Hold L2/LT to post upwards. Then, release L2/LT while moving holding the Left Stick away from the handbasket.
Ambitious Backdown	Hold L2/LT to mail service up. Hold R2 + Left Stick toward the defender.
Avoid Steal	Concord L2/LT to postal service up. Motion Right Stick downwards and quickly release.
Post Layup	Hold L2/LT to post up. Move Left Stick toward the hoop + Hold Right Stick up left or up right.
Post Hook	Hold L2/LT to post upward. With Left Stick neutral, move and concur Right Stick up left or upwards right.
Mail Fade	Hold L2/LT to post up. Move and hold Right Stick left or right away from the hoop.
Post Shimmy Hook	Agree L2/LT to postal service up. With Left Stick neutral, concur R2/RT + move and hold Right Stick up left or upwardly right.
Post Shimmy Fade	Hold L2/LT to post up. With Left Stick neutral, hold R2/RT + move and hold Right Stick downwards left or downward right.
Post Hop	Hold L2/LT to post up. Move and hold Left Stick left, correct or down then tap Square/X.
Post Pump Fake	Concur L2/LT to post up. Movement Right Stick in whatever direction then quickly release (while property the ball).
Mail service Up and Under	Concord L2/LT to post upward. Use Right Stick to pump fake, then permit go of L2/LT and quickly move and concur Right Stick once again before the pump fake ends.
Post Dunk Effort	Agree L2/LT to mail service up. Hold R2/RT and move Left Stick and Correct Stick up.

Off-ball Offense

Below are the standard controls for off-ball criminal offense. Keep in listen these controls tin can be modified by heading into the Controller Settings menu.

NBA 2K22 Off-brawl Offense Controls
Activeness	Input
Jump Ball	Press Triangle/Y or movement Correct Stick in whatever direction to jump for the ball.
Call for Ball	Press X/A to have the teammate pass you the brawl.
Phone call for Aisle-oop	Double tp Triangle/Y while cutting toward the hoop.
Finish Alley-oop	Press Foursquare/X or move Right Stick once the meter reaches the make window when receiving the laissez passer.
Set Screen	Press and hold Circle/B.
Quick Screen	Tap Circle/B.
Call for Screen	Press L1/LB to have a teammate set a pick.
Offball Juke	Movement Right Stick left or correct then quickly release.
Offball Spin	Rotate Right Stick clockwise or counter-clockwise.
Offball Become Open	Perform a Juke or Spin motion, and then hold R2/RT + Left Stick in any management.
Postal service Appoint	Hold L2/LT when near a defender.
Post Spin	Hold L2/LT to post upwardly. Rotate Right Stick to either shoulder.
Post Push	Concur L2/LT to post upwards. Motion Left Stick toward the defender.
Post Transition	Hold L2/LT to mail upward. Motion Right Stick toward the dribbler or the hoop.
Post Fight for Position	Concur L2/LT to post up. Move Correct Stick upwards or downwardly when the defensive player attempts to transition.
Mail Disengage	Release L2/LT or move Left Stick away from the defender.
Post Walk Down	Move Left Stick and Right Stick toward the defender.

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Advanced Offense

Below are the standard controls for advance criminal offense. Keep in mind these controls can exist modified by heading into the Controller Settings menu.

NBA 2K22 Advanced Offense Controls
Activeness	Input
Call Timeout/Motorcoach'due south Claiming	Press Touchpad/Back Button while on Crime.
Positional Playcalling	Press L1/LB then press the teammate's push button. Follow the on-screen overlay to choose a play from the menu.
Post Upwardly	Press Right on D-Pad and select Post Up to use your team's best post scorer.
Quick Isolation	Printing Correct on D-Pad and select Isolation to use your team'due south best isolation scorer.
Pick Control Basic	Press and agree L1/LB to have a teammate set a pick.
Option Control Side	Press and hold L1/LB. Use Left Stick to choose the pick side.
Choice Control Roll or Fade	Printing and hold L1/LB. Utilize R1/RB to choose Scroll or Fade.
Slip Screen and Early on Fade	Once a selection is called, press L1/LB again at any time earlier the screener gets striking to accept them Skid or Fade early.
Icon Choice Control	Printing L1/LB, then printing and hold the teammates' push button to have them set the screen.
Running Baseline	After a made basket, the actor inbouding the brawl may move forth the baseline. Hold L2/LT and utilize Right Stick to move the inbounder.

Defending

Below are the standard controls for defending Go on in mind these controls can be modified by heading into the Controller Settings menu.

NBA 2K22 Defending Controls
Action	Input
Player Swap	Press Ten/A to control some other defender that'southward close to the brawl.
Intense-D	Press and hold L2/LT to get into a low defensive stance.
Block	Press Triangle/Y when near the shooter.
Steal	Press Foursquare/X when near the dribbler or while in the passing lane.
Oversupply Dribbler	Printing and hold L2/LT and move Left Stick toward the dribbler.
Fast Shuffle	Press and concur L2/LT + R2/RT, move Left Stick in whatever management.
Hands Up	Motion and hold Right Stick up.
Hands Out	Move and hold Right Stick left or right to defend the laissez passer lane.
Shot Contest	Movement Right Stick up then quickly release.
Onball Steal	Motility Right Stick down then quickly release.
Vertical Contest	Hold Left Stick away from the shooter and press Triangle/Y.
Swat Block	Hold R2/RT and printing Triangle/Y.
Take Charge	Press and concur Circumvolve/B.
Flop	Double tap Circle/B.
Mail service Pull Chair	Tap Circle/B while beingness backed down.
Icon Swap	Printing R1/RB then press the push of the desired defender to take control of them.

Off-ball Defense

Below are the standard controls for off-brawl defense. Keep in mind these controls tin can be modified by heading into the Controller Settings menu.

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NBA 2K22 Off-ball Defence Controls
Action	Input
Box Out Opponent	Concur L2/LT when near an opponent after the ball has been shot.
Rebound	Press Triangle/Y later on the ball hits the rim when a shot is missed.
Bump	Hold L2/LT while impeding the path of the offensive player.
Deny Hands Out	Motility and concur Right Stick in any direction when near an opponent.
Deny Engage	Hold L2/LT when near an opponent while out in the perimeter.
Post Upward Engage	Hold L2/LT when nigh an opponent while inside nearly the basket.
Post Push	Concord L2/LT to appoint in the post. Move Left Stick toward the offensive player.
Postal service Pull Chair	Hold L2/LT to engage in the post. Motion Right Stick in the same direction the offensive player is pushing.
Post Transition	Agree L2/LT to appoint in the post. Move Right Stick upward, down, left, or right.
Post Steal Entry Pass	Hold L2/LT to engage in the post. Printing Square/Ten every bit the ball is being passed in.
Mail Disengage	Motility Left Stick away from the offensive player.
Dive for Loose Ball	Repeatedly press Square/X while chasing down a loose ball.

Avant-garde Defense

Below are the standard controls for advance defense force. Go along in listen these controls can exist modified by heading into the Controller Settings bill of fare.

NBA 2K22 Advanced Law-breaking
Action	Input
Intentional Foul	Press and hold Foursquare/Ten when almost the ball handler.
Double Team	Press and hold L1/LB.
Icon Double Squad	Press L1/LB, then press the desired double teamer'southward push.
Team Intentional Foul	Press Touch Pad/Dorsum button to have the entire team effort to foul the ball handler.
Defensive Pressure Adjustments	Press L1/LB, then press the button of desired defender. Select a defensive strategy from the menu.

On-The-Wing Coaching

Below are the standard controls for on-the-wing coaching. Proceed in listen these controls can be modified by heading into the Controller Settings menu.

NBA 2K22 On-The-Fly Coaching Controls
Action	Input
Offensive Game Plan	Press D-Pad Correct to bring upwardly the bill of fare. Follow the on-screen overlay to select desired options.
Defensive Game Program	Printing D-Pad Right to bring up the carte du jour. Follow the on-screen overlay to select desired options.
Substitutions	Press D-Pad Down to bring upwardly the carte du jour. Follow the on-screen overlay to sub in desired players.
Favorite Plays	Press D-Pad Left to bring up the menu. Follow the on-screen overlay to select desired options.
Defensive Sets	Press D-Pad Left to bring upwards the menu. Follow the on-screen overlay to select desired options.
Gameplay HUD	Press D-Pad Up to bring up the menu. Follow the on-screen overlay to select desired options.

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