Offensive Plays?!

[FragrantDogsnob]

Does anyone else apart from me struggle with remembering offensive plays in Live 10?

I play a lot of Dynasty mode and i dont like to just drive and dunk all the time but i cannot for the life of me remember any of the plays once it comes to game day?
Maybe im missing a trick but on 2k10 it shows you where to go/who to pass to etc to help.

[sportyguyfl31]

Re: Offensive Plays?!

You'll see an "A" icon showing where the next pass should go, and shadowy circles showing where on the court you need to go.

the rest is up to you.

[FragrantDogsnob]

Re: Offensive Plays?!

You'll see an "A" icon showing where the next pass should go, and shadowy circles showing where on the court you need to go.

the rest is up to you.

Those red & black circles?

[TrolleyRider]

Re: Offensive Plays?!

What do the different colored circles mean? A tutorial on this somewhere in the game menus, or a way to practice plays outside of a game would really help.

[CX1329]

Re: Offensive Plays?!

The red and black circles are the places you're supposed to go to with the ball. And I'm not sure, but I think the difference between them is that black circles designate possible shooting opportunities, should you wish to finish the play earlier so as to confuse your opponent.

[johnverse]

Re: Offensive Plays?!

Below are the 3 methods of running plays:

Red/Black Circle Plays

First, hit L1/LB to bring up your play chart and choose which particular play you want to run.

The next step is to follow the on screen indicators.

Indicators include the red and black circles as well as the X/A icon above certain players' heads.

RED CIRCLES: tell you where you need to stand in order to run the play. Sometimes you have to stand in the spot until ALL YOUR TEAMMATES are in the right position.

BLACK CIRCLES: tell you where you, as the play-caller (most likely the PG), need to move next.

Example of a play with circles: I can't remember what the play is called (something Nash CF 15), but it is your basic pick and roll and works well when running with the Suns. You call the play and a red icon will pop up near the sideline behind the 3pt line. After you move to the circle, you will notice that the red circle you were standing near has disappeared and a black circle is now visible just outside the 3 pt line. Move to that spot and you will notice that your PF (or other screener) will move up towards the 3 point line to set a pick for you. After the pick is set, the black circle will again move to a spot right under the basket where you are supposed to run for either a layup or a kick back outside to an open shooter.

So, after you call the play, use the screen to get an open shot from about 20-25 ft or take it to the hole.

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X/A Indicator Plays

The X/A icon above players heads guides you as you run other plays. The player highlighted by the X/A icon is the player who is intended to receive the ball.

Wait until the grey X/A icon above a player's head lights up (the X will turn blue and I'm going to assume that the A will turn green on 360). Doing so will allow you to hit X/A instead of using passing icons to get the ball to that receiver.

Example of two plays which use icons (can't think of the names):
One play which is great to run with the Mavs. You are pretty much calling for Dirk to work off of an off-ball screen. So you call the play, the X/A icon will show up above his head in GREY. He'll work with a teammate near the basket and get free off of the screen. As he finds himself in space rolling towards the top of the key. the icon will illuminate and you should hit X/A to give him the ball. Then, shoot the open jumper if the screen was executed properly and if not, work the ball around for a better shot.

There is another play designed to get the ball to your PF, which I remember last running in a game with the Celtics. The play is called and the X/A icon will show up above the SG head. After it lights up, pass the rock. Once the ball gets to the SG, the X/A icon will jump to the SF (Paul Pierce in this case). Give the SF the ball and you'll notice that the X/A icon will show up above the PF (Garnett) but it will be grey. The PF will utilize a screen set by the C on the baseline and ask for the ball, afterwhich the X/A icon will light up. Give him the ball and either take a quick shot or go to work down low.

Simply, this play calls for your players to swing the ball around the 3 pt line and try to get a high percentage shot down low.

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The last way to run plays is by calling quick plays by hitting R1/RB. Hitting R1/RB is a faster way to access the 4 quick plays found on the 3rd page of your team's playbook (or the plays that show up when there are less than 15 seconds on the playclock). So if you hit R1/RB, you'll notice that your teammates try to get your SG an off ball screen, your PF/C will post up, and your star player will try to get open. Follow the X/A indicator to run the quick play.


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REMEMBER that you don't have to run every play from star to finish. Just run the play until you get a clean look at the basket. In the pick and roll play, stop and pop once you dribble off the screen. In the icon plays, work the ball around until you have an open look and take it.

[sportyguyfl31]

Re: Offensive Plays?!

Below are the 3 methods of running plays:

Red/Black Circle Plays

First, hit L1/LB to bring up your play chart and choose which particular play you want to run.

The next step is to follow the on screen indicators.

Indicators include the red and black circles as well as the X/A icon above certain players' heads.

RED CIRCLES: tell you where you need to stand in order to run the play. Sometimes you have to stand in the spot until ALL YOUR TEAMMATES are in the right position.

BLACK CIRCLES: tell you where you, as the play-caller (most likely the PG), need to move next.

Example of a play with circles: I can't remember what the play is called (something Nash CF 15), but it is your basic pick and roll and works well when running with the Suns. You call the play and a red icon will pop up near the sideline behind the 3pt line. After you move to the circle, you will notice that the red circle you were standing near has disappeared and a black circle is now visible just outside the 3 pt line. Move to that spot and you will notice that your PF (or other screener) will move up towards the 3 point line to set a pick for you. After the pick is set, the black circle will again move to a spot right under the basket where you are supposed to run for either a layup or a kick back outside to an open shooter.

So, after you call the play, use the screen to get an open shot from about 20-25 ft or take it to the hole.

____________________________________________

X/A Indicator Plays

The X/A icon above players heads guides you as you run other plays. The player highlighted by the X/A icon is the player who is intended to receive the ball.

Wait until the grey X/A icon above a player's head lights up (the X will turn blue and I'm going to assume that the A will turn green on 360). Doing so will allow you to hit X/A instead of using passing icons to get the ball to that receiver.

Example of two plays which use icons (can't think of the names):
One play which is great to run with the Mavs. You are pretty much calling for Dirk to work off of an off-ball screen. So you call the play, the X/A icon will show up above his head in GREY. He'll work with a teammate near the basket and get free off of the screen. As he finds himself in space rolling towards the top of the key. the icon will illuminate and you should hit X/A to give him the ball. Then, shoot the open jumper if the screen was executed properly and if not, work the ball around for a better shot.

There is another play designed to get the ball to your PF, which I remember last running in a game with the Celtics. The play is called and the X/A icon will show up above the SG head. After it lights up, pass the rock. Once the ball gets to the SG, the X/A icon will jump to the SF (Paul Pierce in this case). Give the SF the ball and you'll notice that the X/A icon will show up above the PF (Garnett) but it will be grey. The PF will utilize a screen set by the C on the baseline and ask for the ball, afterwhich the X/A icon will light up. Give him the ball and either take a quick shot or go to work down low.

Simply, this play calls for your players to swing the ball around the 3 pt line and try to get a high percentage shot down low.

_______________________________________________

The last way to run plays is by calling quick plays by hitting R1/RB. Hitting R1/RB is a faster way to access the 4 quick plays found on the 3rd page of your team's playbook (or the plays that show up when there are less than 15 seconds on the playclock). So if you hit R1/RB, you'll notice that your teammates try to get your SG an off ball screen, your PF/C will post up, and your star player will try to get open. Follow the X/A indicator to run the quick play.


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REMEMBER that you don't have to run every play from star to finish. Just run the play until you get a clean look at the basket. In the pick and roll play, stop and pop once you dribble off the screen. In the icon plays, work the ball around until you have an open look and take it.

FTW

[FragrantDogsnob]

Re: Offensive Plays?!

Wow, many thanks Johnverse

[johnverse]

Re: Offensive Plays?!

Another tip to get yourself in position to take good shots:

After you call a pick and roll by holding O (on ps3) or B (360), hit R1/RB to tell the screener to pop out for a shot instead of rolling towards the basket - the pick and roll icon will turn from black to light gray.

Once you have worked off of the screen, let go of O/B and hit X/A to pass the ball to the big man for an open 15 footer. Works best with guys who have a good mid-range, obviously.

You can even extend this two man game by calling for a screen out by the 3 pt line. If you have a big who can shoot 3s like Dirk or Rasheed Wallace, give them that open look for an extra point.