When you shoot the ball, where do you look at?

[jrose57]

This whole shooting meter thing is introduced this year in 2k15, and maybe I am still very new to the game, I keep looking at the bar hoping the release point sits at the middle of the blue bar under the players' feet, so I am wondering will this habit be gone when I am used to it, and where do you guys look at when you shoot the ball???

[BellSKA]

Re: When you shoot the ball, where do you look at?

I know exactly what you're talking about. I used to do this for a long time. I even turned it off during MyCareer so I would be forced to not look at it. But as soon as I went to Park it was staring me right in the face I had to look at it.

I started working on Deadeye in MyCareer and turned the meter on to see when I got green releases and as soon as I did that I stopped noticing it in Park and MyCareer as much. The only time I really notice it now is when I get green releases or when I'm shooting free throws.

I recommend keeping it on all the time and focus on your players release point. It's going to take some will power, but over time you'll stop looking at their feet.

[ThatMichiganFan]

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I try to focus on my players release point. I don't notice the bar much unless I get a perfect release and it lights up. I keep it on only for a visual on whether I was early or late with my release.

[MikeGSW]

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I try to focus on my players release point. I don't notice the bar much unless I get a perfect release and it lights up. I keep it on only for a visual on whether I was early or late with my release.

I am the exact same^

I tend to look at it retrospectively to see if I was too late or too early, but during the shot I just watch for the release point. After playing with guys for a while you just get a feel for it. I'm pretty sure I could shot with Gallo, Steph, Iguodala, Draymond and Klay while blindfolded. Maybe Nate Robinson as well.

[ataman5]

Re: When you shoot the ball, where do you look at?

The release point and the form of the legs. And after that the way the ball airs to the rim, i really do feel all the shooting it feels more than a sec to me.

I never have looked at the feedbacks never turned on and same with meter.

[El_Poopador]

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I only look at it in the practice gym, to get a feel for how long I should be holding for the release. Once I'm comfortable enough with it there, I just watch the actual release of the player when I shoot. I like to keep the meter turned on though, solely for the green release. It adds a little extra to just know the shot is going in sometimes.

[whathubris]

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I looked directly at the meter for my first few games vs AI, but this all changed when I hopped online. I don't know whether it's input lag or something else, but the meter doesn't work online. It clearly doesn't align with the shooting animation and will not trigger a good release if you rely on it. For this reason, I've turned the meter off and now I'm back to focusing on the shot release animation just like last year.

[Goffs]

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I have that meter off and I just play the way I have since Lakers vs Blazers days. Just release the shot at the peak of the jump.

[iboughtshoes]

Re: When you shoot the ball, where do you look at?

Usually the legs. I release when the feet come together.

[mattlanta]

Re: When you shoot the ball, where do you look at?

What settings / which slider sets are you guys playing with?

[BezO]

Re: When you shoot the ball, where do you look at?

Meeter Off, Feedback Off. I can't watch meters when graphics & animations look this good.

I watch for the jump peak. The perfect release seems to be a bit earlier than what I'd expect, so I've made the adjustment.

When I'm off, I'm usually late and know as soon as I release the button.

[jeebs9]

Re: When you shoot the ball, where do you look at?

I look at the wrist.

[Jrocc23]

Re: When you shoot the ball, where do you look at?

It's tough. I try to tell myself to look at the release but sometimes I catch myself trying to time the meter. Especially when trying a new jumper. Takes some willpower lol.

Overall, I don't like how the meter or shooting is setup. I would much rather have them kept it how it was.

[Rockie_Fresh88]

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I kid you not I was using the meter online today . It literally skipped from the beginning of the Bar to the end and literally turned red smh

[Jrocc23]

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Yes. Sometimes it messes up badly. Mines was messing up similar to that or simply would barely move when I tried to play Park 2 weeks ago.