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  • #1
    aMajorNoob
    Rookie
    • Apr 2013
    • 54

    How to kill Zone


    By now everyone knows that the 1-3-1 zone is the bestdefense in the game because of the spacing in 2K and how fast players can closeout, the one weakness in the 1-3-1 are the corners.

    This strategy will get rid of the “wide open shooter cuts to the basket” nonsense that happens to everyone in 2K.

    We’ve all heard of off-ball defense, but many don’t knowthat you can play off-ball offense and have the CPU let you make your offensive decisions.

    To control an off-ball player, press LB/L1, PLAYER ICON, and RB/R1.

    What makes this so effective is the computer will always make smart passes and pass to open players, if the CPU passes it to you, most likely you’re open and you want to shoot it, although don’t force it.

    In order for this strategy to be effective the ball handler must have a high offensive awareness.

    This is a MyTeam example although this works in online quickmatch as well.

    I set my bench as this (I only use off-ball offensive when Ihave my bench in)

    PG – LeBron James (99 Offensive Awareness) – Yes, I know I have LeBron at PG.

    SG - Dell Curry (High 3 Ball)

    SF – Carmelo Anthony (99 Offensive Awareness) – Will take smart shots.

    PF – Steve Novak (I always off-ball control Steve Novak) – Control him and just stand in the corner and wait for your PG to pass it to you.

    C – Joel Przybilla (Good rebounder)

    TIPS

    1) If you’re playing MyTeam, I suggest using Scott Brooks for a +5 Offensive Awareness.

    2) I recommend you put dimer, floor general and defensive anchor if you have a weak defensive team in such as myself.

    This is optional, although you can run plays when doing this, I recommend using Horns Double Drag from the raptors and nets playbook. It’s a high double screen from your PF and C, leaving the SG and SF in the corners.

    This will not be extremely effective against man but will be against the 1-3-1.

    If you set a play for a post player this will be effective. No, Dwight Howard is not a post player, he always takes a post fadeaway that never goes in.

    The CPU always gets perfect releases as well.

    Last edited by aMajorNoob; 05-15-2013, 11:19 PM.
  • #2
    Adampa1006
    Rookie
    • Jul 2012
    • 134

    Re: How to kill Zone


    This is a great idea thank you

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    • #3
      turty11
      All Star
      • Apr 2013
      • 8923

      Re: How to kill Zone


      Re: How to kill Zone

      there is an entire my team sub forum for this use that
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      • #4
        aMajorNoob
        Rookie
        • Apr 2013
        • 54

        Re: How to kill Zone


        Re: How to kill Zone

        Originally posted by turty11
        there is an entire my team sub forum for this use that
        Works in association, online association, online ranked and myTeam, I just used a myTeam example.

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        • #5
          Optik
          MVP
          • Aug 2012
          • 1025

          Re: How to kill Zone


          Re: How to kill Zone

          Originally posted by turty11
          there is an entire my team sub forum for this use that
          This isn't a MyTeam thread, hence the title 'How to Kill Zone'.

          OP, it's good to know someone else has tried this. It's a good strategy to defer to when things aren't going well against a 131. Usually I'll control, the big man, try to set screens and position myself in the paint, especially when they're controlling a big man themselves, for a quick 2 points.

          It's always refreshing to hear when someone plays the game differently to the majority About 95% of 2K gamers play the same way.
          Last edited by Optik; 05-15-2013, 05:18 PM.
          Originally posted by Dogslax41
          Most people that are asking for a simulation game don’t really want a simulation game because its too hard.

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          • #6
            turty11
            All Star
            • Apr 2013
            • 8923

            Re: How to kill Zone


            Re: How to kill Zone

            if this start being used alot then i see about 50 threads coming about people needing to control the ball handler lol. it is a good idea though. almost like just playing mycareer
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            • #7
              arimamba
              Rookie
              • Nov 2012
              • 323

              Re: How to kill Zone


              Re: How to kill Zone

              wow i was looking for a way to do this. since 2k removed the preferred position from online games i though it wasn't possible but thanks!!! maybe this time i will be able to get out of the second seed
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              • #8
                aMajorNoob
                Rookie
                • Apr 2013
                • 54

                Re: How to kill Zone


                Re: How to kill Zone

                Originally posted by arimamba
                wow i was looking for a way to do this. since 2k removed the preferred position from online games i though it wasn't possible but thanks!!! maybe this time i will be able to get out of the second seed
                Although you're not actually "locking" onto them, once the CPU passes it you, you have to press the buttons again.

                Good luck in the 2nd seed, it's not that challenging, got past in 10+ times.
                Last edited by aMajorNoob; 05-15-2013, 06:45 PM.

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                • #9
                  Rotatingkitchen
                  Rookie
                  • Oct 2012
                  • 242

                  Re: How to kill Zone


                  Re: How to kill Zone

                  Thanks for the tip, i'm going to use it on my big man (McHale), because whenever i run a post play the play instantly collapses (play runs to the end maybe 20% of the time) and the quick post-up doesn't get you into good positions at times
                  NBA 2k11 played better than this s*@t

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                  • #10
                    ghettogeeksta
                    Banned
                    • Sep 2011
                    • 2632

                    Re: How to kill Zone


                    Re: How to kill Zone

                    Thanks man, I hate it when players cut to the basket towards the defense when they are wide open for a 3! It ends up being a steal for the other team every time, im going to have to practice this.

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                    • #11
                      Rotatingkitchen
                      Rookie
                      • Oct 2012
                      • 242

                      Re: How to kill Zone


                      Re: How to kill Zone

                      As soon as i control an off-ball player, the CPU instantly passes it to him. Any help?
                      NBA 2k11 played better than this s*@t

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                      • #12
                        aMajorNoob
                        Rookie
                        • Apr 2013
                        • 54

                        Re: How to kill Zone


                        Re: How to kill Zone

                        Originally posted by Rotatingkitchen
                        As soon as i control an off-ball player, the CPU instantly passes it to him. Any help?
                        Being further away from the ball handler would help, and it doesn't take long to press the buttons so, I just press it again, honestly takes a second.

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