How to Perform Post Moves and Post Shots in NBA 2K22
This guide will show you all of the post moves available in NBA 2K22. If you learn post moves and shots in NBA 2K22, you’ll be able to win more games. However, it is not as simple as aiming the left analog stick towards the hoop and clicking the shot button. Toss opponents off with strong dribbles, fakes, and hook shots.
Controls for PS4, PS5, Xbox One & Xbox Series X I S
Post Shots
- Post Hook (close range) – Hold Right Stick up (with Left Stick neutral)
- Shimmy Hook (Close Range) – R2 or RT + Hold Right Stick up (with left Stick neutral)
- Post Fade (beyond close range) – Hold Right Stick down left or right
- Post Layup – Hold Right Stick up (while Left Stick is toward the hoop)
- Shimmy Fade (beyond close range) – R2 or RT + Hold Right Stick down left or right (with Left Stick neutral)
- Pump Fake – Start a shot then move Right Stick to neutral
- Up & Under / Step-Through – Pump fake, then move and hold Right Stick again before pump fake ends
- Change Facing – Tap Right Stick up
Post Moves
- Quick Spin / Hook – Drive Rotate Right Stick
- Change Facing – Tap Right Stick up
- Fakes – Tap Right Stick Left/Right/Down
- Post Hop – Hold Left Stick to the left or right away from the hoop, then tap Square (PS) or X (Xbox)
- Post Stepback – Hold Left Stick away from the hoop, then tap Square (PS) or X (Xbox)
- Dropstep – Hold Left Stick to the left or right toward the hoop, then tap Square (PS) or X (Xbox)
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High post move. I wish they had better controlling low posts. Spinning around players or faking out one way and spinning the other is virtually impossible
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Yeah I feel like the closest you can get and do these moves is mid post. But I like playing the high post because it gives me room to drive to the basket or hit a step back off the drive to the basket.
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Welcome to the official IGN Wiki Guide and Walkthrough for NBA 2K22 [Next-Gen Version]. In this section, we'll detail the complete controls for playing NBA 2K22 on PlayStation and Xbox. Need help understanding a particular section of the NBA 2K22 controls? Tap or click the links below to jump to... advertisement Below are the standard controls for shooting. Keep in mind these controls can be modified by heading into the Controller Settings menu. It's also
important to remember you need to master shot timing, which means watching your shot meter and releasing the shot button when it's in the middle of the meter. Below are the standard controls for dribbling. Keep in mind these controls can be modified by heading into the Controller Settings menu. advertisementShooting
NBA 2K22 Shooting Controls Action Input Jump Shot/Free Thow
Press and Square/X and then release or Move and Hold 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.
Reverse Layup
Move and Hold Right Stick right while driving along the right baseline (opposite for left baseline).
Euro Step Layup
Double tap Square/X while driving while holding Left Stick toward the off hand OR Move and Hold Right Stick down left while driving with the ball in right hand (opposite for left hand).
Cradle Layup
Double tap Square/X while driving while holding Left Stick toward the ball hand OR Move and Hold Right Stick down right while driving with the ball in right hand (opposite for left hand).
Two-Hand Dunk
R2/RT + Move and Hold Right Stick up while driving in close range.
Dominant or Off-Hand Dunk
R2/RT + Move and Hold Right Stick up left or right in close range. The Right Stick direction determines the dunking hand.
Aggressive Skill Dunk
R2/RT + Move and Hold Right Stick down while driving, release Right Stick when the dunk meter is full to finish the dunk.
Pump Fake
Tap Square/X
Hop Gather
R2/RT + Move and Hold Right Stick down left or right OR Tap Square/X while driving with Left Stick deflected left or right.
Spin Gather
Hold R2/RT + Double tap Square/X OR Rotate Right Stick clockwise then hold while driving with ball in right hand.
Half Spin Gather
Rotate Right Stick in quarter-circle from right to up then hold while driving with ball in right hand.
Step Through
At close range, pump fake, then press and hold Square/X OR Pump Fake then move and hold Right Stick in any direction before the Pump Fake ends.
Putback
Press Square/X when attempting an offensive rebound.
Bank Shot
Move and Hold Right Stick up and release.
Dribbling
NBA 2K22 Dribbling Controls Action Input Sprint
Hold R2/RT + move Left Stick in any direction.
Signature Size-up
Quickly move and release Right Stick in various directions and speeds to perform signature size-up combo moves.
Signature Combo
R2/RT + move Right Stick up then quickly release to trigger a combo (must be equipped in Signature Animations if playing in The City).
In and Out
Move Right Stick up right then quickly release when dribbling with right hand.
Hesitation
Move Right Stick right then quickly release when dribbling with right hand.
Hesitation Escape
R2/RT + move Right Stick right then quickly release when dribbling with right hand.
Crossover
Move Right Stick up then quickly release.
Crossover to Hesitation Escape
R2/RT + move Right Stick up left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand.
Between Legs Cross
Move Right Stick left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand.
Between Legs Escape
R2/RT + move Right Stick left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand.
Behind the Back
Move Right Stick down left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand.
Behind the Back Escape
R2/RT + move Right Stick down left then quickly release while stand dribbling in right hand.
Stepback
Move Right Stick down then quickly release.
Stepback Escape
R2/RT + move Right Stick down then quickly release.
Spin
Rotate Right Stick clockwise then quickly release when dribbling with right hand.
Half Spin
Rotate Right Stick in a quarter-circle from right to up 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 shot. It's also useful for freezing them up for a stop-and-go blowby to the hoop.
Hold Off Defenders
Holding L2/LT allows you to use you 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.
Triple Threat Side Jab
Move Right Stick right then quickly release (with your left pivot foot established).
Triple Threat Large Jab
Move Right Stick up right then quickly release (with left pivot foot established).
Triple Threat Small Jab
Move Right Stick up right (with left pivot foot established).
Triple Threat Mid-Stepover
Move Right Stick up then quickly release(with left pivot foot established).
Triple Threat Full-Stepover
Move Right Stick up left then quickly release (with left pivot foot established).
Triple Threat Back-to-Basket Stepover
Move Right Stick left then quickly release (with left pivot foot established).
Triple Threat Pump Fake
Move Right Stick down then quickly release.
Triple Threat Side Hesitation
R2/RT + Move Right Stick left or right then quickly release.
Triple Threat Attack Hesitation
R2/RT + Move Right Stick up left or up right then quickly release.
Triple Threat Stepback
R2/RT + Move Right 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 then quickly release (with left pivot foot established).
Passing
Below are the standard controls for passing. Keep in mind these controls can be modified by heading into the Controller Settings menu.
Normal Pass | Tap X/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 lead the receiver toward the basket. Use Left Stick to select receiver. |
Skip Pass | Hold X/A to target a receiver farther away. Use Left Stick to select receiver. |
Lead to Basket Skip Pass | Press and Hold Triangle/Y to select a receiver farther away to cut to the basket. Use Left Stick to select receiver. |
Handoff Pass | Hold Circle/B to hand the ball off to a teammate. |
Fake Pass | Triangle+Circle/Y+B while standing or driving to the hoop. |
Jump Pass | Square + X/X+A while standing or driving to the hoop. |
Icon Pass | Press R1/RB then press the button of the desired receiver. Use Left Stick to lead the receiver in any direction. |
Flashy Pass | Double tap Circle/B to pass. |
Alley-oop | Double tap Triangle/Y to pass. |
Alley-oop to Self | Double tap Triangle/Y + move Left Stick toward the hooop. |
Bounce Pass Alley-oop | Press X + Circle/ A+B +move Left Stick toward the receiver. |
Full Receiver Control | Press and hold Circle/B to freely move the selected receiver with Left Stick. Release Circle/B to pass. |
Touch Pass | Press X/A before the initial receiver gets the ball. |
Pro Stick Pass | Press and hold R1/RB + Move Right Stick in the desired pass direction. |
Give and Go | Press and hold X/A until the receiver catches the ball. While keeping X/A held, use Left Stick to move the initial passer, then release X/A to get the ball back. |
Rolling Inbound | Press Triangle/Y during baseline inbounds when no defenders are present. |
Post Offense
Below are the standard controls for passing. Keep in mind these controls can be modified by heading into the Controller Settings menu.
Enter and Leave Post | Press and hold L2/LT to post up. Release L2/LT to leave the post and faceup. |
Post Pivot | Press and hold L2/LT to post up. Move Left Stick in any direction then quickly release (while holding the ball). |
Dropstep | Hold L2/LT to post up. Move and hold Left Stick left or right toward the hoop then tap Square/X. |
Spin or Drive | Hold L2/LT to post up. Then, rotate Right Stick to either shoulder. |
Switch Facing | Hold L2/LT to post up. Move Right Stick up then 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 Fake | Hold L2/LT to post up. Hold R2/RT and move Right Stick toward the outside shoulder then quickly release. |
Post Step-Away | Hold L2/LT to post up. Hold R2/RT and move Right Stick down then quickly release. |
Disengage to Key | Hold L2/LT to post up. Then, release L2/LT while moving and holding the Left Stick toward the key. |
Disengage to Baseline | Hold L2/LT to post up. Then, release L2/LT while moving holding the Left Stick toward the baseline. |
Disengage Away | Hold L2/LT to post up. Then, release L2/LT while moving holding the Left Stick away from the basket. |
Aggressive Backdown | Hold L2/LT to post up. Hold R2 + Left Stick toward the defender. |
Avoid Steal | Hold L2/LT to post up. Move Right Stick down 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 up. With Left Stick neutral, move and hold Right Stick up left or up right. |
Post Fade | Hold L2/LT to post up. Move and hold Right Stick left or right away from the hoop. |
Post Shimmy Hook | Hold L2/LT to post up. With Left Stick neutral, hold R2/RT + move and hold Right Stick up left or up right. |
Post Shimmy Fade | Hold L2/LT to post up. With Left Stick neutral, hold R2/RT + move and hold Right Stick down left or down right. |
Post Hop | Hold L2/LT to post up. Move and hold Left Stick left, right or down then tap Square/X. |
Post Pump Fake | Hold L2/LT to post up. Move Right Stick in any direction then quickly release (while holding the ball). |
Post Up and Under | Hold L2/LT to post up. Use Right Stick to pump fake, then let go of L2/LT and quickly move and hold Right Stick again before the pump fake ends. |
Post Dunk Attempt | Hold L2/LT to post up. Hold R2/RT and move Left Stick and Right Stick up. |
Off-ball Offense
Below are the standard controls for off-ball offense. Keep in mind these controls can be modified by heading into the Controller Settings menu.
Jump Ball | Press Triangle/Y or move Right Stick in any direction to jump for the ball. |
Call for Ball | Press X/A to have the teammate pass you the ball. |
Call for Alley-oop | Double tp Triangle/Y while cutting toward the hoop. |
Finish Alley-oop | Press Square/X or move Right Stick once the meter reaches the make window when receiving the pass. |
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 | Move Right Stick left or right then quickly release. |
Offball Spin | Rotate Right Stick clockwise or counter-clockwise. |
Offball Get Open | Perform a Juke or Spin move, then hold R2/RT + Left Stick in any direction. |
Post Engage | Hold L2/LT when near a defender. |
Post Spin | Hold L2/LT to post up. Rotate Right Stick to either shoulder. |
Post Push | Hold L2/LT to post up. Move Left Stick toward the defender. |
Post Transition | Hold L2/LT to post up. Move Right Stick toward the dribbler or the hoop. |
Post Fight for Position | Hold L2/LT to post up. Move Right Stick up or down when the defensive player attempts to transition. |
Post 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 offense. Keep in mind these controls can be modified by heading into the Controller Settings menu.
Call Timeout/Coach's Challenge | Press Touchpad/Back Button while on Offense. |
Positional Playcalling | Press L1/LB then press the teammate's button. Follow the on-screen overlay to choose a play from the menu. |
Post Up | Press Right on D-Pad and select Post Up to use your team's best post scorer. |
Quick Isolation | Press Right on D-Pad and select Isolation to use your team's best isolation scorer. |
Pick Control Basic | Press and hold L1/LB to have a teammate set a pick. |
Pick Control Side | Press and hold L1/LB. Use Left Stick to choose the pick side. |
Pick Control Roll or Fade | Press and hold L1/LB. Use R1/RB to choose Roll or Fade. |
Slip Screen and Early Fade | Once a pick is called, press L1/LB again at any time before the screener gets hit to have them Slip or Fade early. |
Icon Pick Control | Press L1/LB, then press and hold the teammates' button to have them set the screen. |
Running Baseline | After a made basket, the player inbouding the ball may move along the baseline. Hold L2/LT and use Right Stick to move the inbounder. |
Defending
Below are the standard controls for defending Keep in mind these controls can be modified by heading into the Controller Settings menu.
Player Swap | Press X/A to control another defender that's close to the ball. |
Intense-D | Press and hold L2/LT to get into a low defensive stance. |
Block | Press Triangle/Y when near the shooter. |
Steal | Press Square/X when near the dribbler or while in the passing lane. |
Crowd Dribbler | Press and hold L2/LT and move Left Stick toward the dribbler. |
Fast Shuffle | Press and hold L2/LT + R2/RT, move Left Stick in any direction. |
Hands Up | Move and hold Right Stick up. |
Hands Out | Move and hold Right Stick left or right to defend the pass lane. |
Shot Contest | Move Right Stick up then quickly release. |
Onball Steal | Move 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 press Triangle/Y. |
Take Charge | Press and hold Circle/B. |
Flop | Double tap Circle/B. |
Post Pull Chair | Tap Circle/B while being backed down. |
Icon Swap | Press R1/RB then press the button of the desired defender to take control of them. |
Off-ball Defense
Below are the standard controls for off-ball defense. Keep in mind these controls can be modified by heading into the Controller Settings menu.
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Box Out Opponent | Hold L2/LT when near an opponent after the ball has been shot. |
Rebound | Press Triangle/Y after 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 | Move and hold Right Stick in any direction when near an opponent. |
Deny Engage | Hold L2/LT when near an opponent while out in the perimeter. |
Post Up Engage | Hold L2/LT when near an opponent while inside near the basket. |
Post Push | Hold L2/LT to engage in the post. Move Left Stick toward the offensive player. |
Post Pull Chair | Hold L2/LT to engage in the post. Move Right Stick in the same direction the offensive player is pushing. |
Post Transition | Hold L2/LT to engage in the post. Move Right Stick up, down, left, or right. |
Post Steal Entry Pass | Hold L2/LT to engage in the post. Press Square/X as the ball is being passed in. |
Post Disengage | Move Left Stick away from the offensive player. |
Dive for Loose Ball | Repeatedly press Square/X while chasing down a loose ball. |
Advanced Defense
Below are the standard controls for advance defense. Keep in mind these controls can be modified by heading into the Controller Settings menu.
Intentional Foul | Press and hold Square/X when near the ball handler. |
Double Team | Press and hold L1/LB. |
Icon Double Team | Press L1/LB, then press the desired double teamer's button. |
Team Intentional Foul | Press Touch Pad/Back button to have the entire team attempt 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-Fly Coaching
Below are the standard controls for on-the-fly coaching. Keep in mind these controls can be modified by heading into the Controller Settings menu.
Offensive Game Plan | Press D-Pad Right to bring up the menu. Follow the on-screen overlay to select desired options. |
Defensive Game Plan | Press D-Pad Right to bring up the menu. Follow the on-screen overlay to select desired options. |
Substitutions | Press D-Pad Down to bring up the menu. 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 up 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. |