Utilizing the off-ball controls in NBA Live 10 with BBallGuru [Video Guide]

**randombrother** · 10-14-2009, 01:42 AM

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This is why we are in need of a real practice mode. These are things I have been wanting to do for a while but I wind up confusing myself more than the D with all the controller work that needs to be done. Not to mention still trying to NOT use the right stick for shots in the lane. I wind up going out of bounds or something stupid.

**fluent2332** · 10-14-2009, 01:58 AM

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nice post

again, this is why i believe this game will get a much higher rating once people start understanding the fundamentals and nuances in the game.

i could make similar videos showing how to perform 'layup solutions' to perfection. yet most people i play (including most sim players) do not know how to attack the rim other than just drawing the contact animation. yet no reviews tell about how good the layup solutions control is, either.

and i couldn't tell you how many times i ran the fast break and hit the trailing big man for a beautiful finish at the rim. yet i've never seen this used against me, by anyone. lots of nuance in this game that i think most just aren't aware of.

keep up the good work

**randombrother** · 10-14-2009, 02:03 AM

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Originally posted by fluent2332

nice post

again, this is why i believe this game will get a much higher rating once people start understanding the fundamentals and nuances in the game.

i could make similar videos showing how to perform \'layup solutions\' to perfection. yet most people i play (including most sim players) do not know how to attack the rim other than just drawing the contact animation. yet no reviews tell about how good the layup solutions control is, either.

and i couldn\'t tell you how many times i ran the fast break and hit the trailing big man for a beautiful finish at the rim. yet i\'ve never seen this used against me, by anyone. lots of nuance in this game that i think most just aren\'t aware of.

keep up the good work

I just created a thread which what you just said is a big part of it. People are asking for patches on certain things that that are already in the game. Only thing is they want it to be much easier and for them to do that will take away from the beauty of this game. Great reply man, also I am going to have to get with you on some of that knowledge. lol, no seriously

**staffan** · 10-14-2009, 03:41 AM

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Good post!

This is what really makes Live10 special and FUN!

**Tha_Kid** · 10-14-2009, 04:01 AM

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My question is could you really have made a skip pass to Melo after taking control of Nene? From my experience, you would have had to let go of LT to fully switch to Nene, then Icon switch back to Smith then pass to Melo. That is alot of stuff to do before the rest of the team gets back.

**BBallGuru** · 10-14-2009, 09:21 AM

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Thanks for all the comments; glad people like the post.

Originally posted by Tha_Kid

My question is could you really have made a skip pass to Melo after taking control of Nene? From my experience, you would have had to let go of LT to fully switch to Nene, then Icon switch back to Smith then pass to Melo. That is alot of stuff to do before the rest of the team gets back.

All I would have needed to do had Nene been cut off, is take control of Carmelo (hold LT + X, releasing LT first), then press A to pass the ball to him. I don't even think it would take a second for me to do. There's no reason to switch your control back to Smith.

**greenegt** · 10-14-2009, 09:30 AM

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GREAT post! I never thought of using the OBC to this extent. This will add yet another level of depth to the game. Can't wait to mess around with it, tonight.

**warnerwlf98** · 10-15-2009, 08:46 AM

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Are there any special controls once you're using the off ball player?

Using the off ball player, I tried to set a pick for the ball handler, but he just kept dribbling. It seems like the only way you can use this is to run around and get open for a pass and a shot. I would have hoped that the ball handler would be taken over by the CPU based on DNA, but he isn't . . . oh well . . . still have to practice trying to score. . .

**sportyguyfl31** · 10-15-2009, 09:57 AM

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Originally posted by warnerwlf98

Are there any special controls once you're using the off ball player?

Using the off ball player, I tried to set a pick for the ball handler, but he just kept dribbling. It seems like the only way you can use this is to run around and get open for a pass and a shot. I would have hoped that the ball handler would be taken over by the CPU based on DNA, but he isn't . . . oh well . . . still have to practice trying to score. . .

Once you manually set the screen for the ball handler, switch back to him, if you see him just kind of dribbling around.

**warnerwlf98** · 10-15-2009, 10:11 AM

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Originally posted by sportyguyfl31

Once you manually set the screen for the ball handler, switch back to him, if you see him just kind of dribbling around.

Thanks. I'll give it a try.

**DW3** · 10-15-2009, 10:28 AM

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Great post!! i too am having a blast using the off-ball controls. This is one of the most slept on improvements this year in my opinion.

**dave374** · 10-15-2009, 12:30 PM

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I realized last night that I don't even know how to activate off-ball controls.
I felt so stupid.

Anyway...

How do I activate playing off the ball?

**Jano** · 10-15-2009, 12:38 PM

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Check this out dave it should answer all your questions.

**BBallGuru** · 10-15-2009, 12:45 PM

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Originally posted by warnerwlf98

Are there any special controls once you're using the off ball player?

Using the off ball player, I tried to set a pick for the ball handler, but he just kept dribbling. It seems like the only way you can use this is to run around and get open for a pass and a shot. I would have hoped that the ball handler would be taken over by the CPU based on DNA, but he isn't . . . oh well . . . still have to practice trying to score. . .

No special controls once you've got the off-ball player.

I think saying "the only way you can use this is to run around and get open for a pass and a shot" is somewhat oversimplifying things;I've played against many of people online who just take control off an off-ball player and sprint around in circles trying to get an open shot like a moron. There's much more to using it, and that's what I was showing by making this post.

The ball handler isn't a dummy when you let the CPU take control of him, but he isn't going to beat the opponent for you, either. I've played against people online who attempt to repeated steal the ball from the ball handler while being controlled by the CPU, and the CPU will go by them, and if you're paying attention, you'll get an open mid-range shot and don't even have to take control back... just press shoot.

With setting a pick for the CPU ball hander... I'm sort of confused as to why you'd want to do this. Again, this would be asking the CPU to basically do the job for you on offense, and I feel Live 10 has more than adequate controls in the pick-and-roll situation. You can choose between a pick-and-roll or pick-and-pop, and who is setting the screen. I don't know what else more you'd want to do, or feel you could better accomplish by controlling the player setting the pick.

Originally posted by dave374

I realized last night that I don't even know how to activate off-ball controls.
I felt so stupid.

Anyway...

How do I activate playing off the ball?

While holding LT, press the button of whomever you wish to take control of, and release the LT before releasing the button you're holding down.

**dave374** · 10-15-2009, 01:00 PM

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Thanks BBall.

Utilizing the off-ball controls in NBA Live 10 with BBallGuru [Video Guide]

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