Basic Right Stick Defense Tutorial

[MrWrestling3]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQqmTL4Tj-8

After the discussion on defending the drop step over in another thread, I realized not everyone may realize or remember the functions of the RS on defense;the video above covers it pretty in depth.

EDIT:After testing,it seems the "press B to bump/chuck" move no longer works as depicted in the video; I would disregard that section, the rest of the information in the video still works.

In addition to the material covered in the video I want to add a few things:

-In general, L2+RS into a moving player is how to trigger those little bump animations that forces a guy to pick up his dribble (that's how the CPU is stonewalling you on defense.... input reading+RS into you). L2+RS away/down on a shooter is basically a safe defense (think mini vertical contest)

-The system remains almost exactly the same in post,the only difference being you need to use both sticks into the post player when he tries to back down.

-It also works off ball to deny/bump offensive players that are in motion.

-RS also works when boxed out,move towards the open space/way you want to go is how to trigger those swim moves and chuck moves the CPU does to get to the ball.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

[alabamarob]

Quote: Originally Posted by MrWrestling3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQqmTL4Tj-8 After the discussion on defending the drop step over in another thread, I realized not everyone may realize or remember the functions of the RS on defense;the video above covers it pretty in depth. In addition to the material covered in the video I want to add a few things: -In general, L2+RS into a moving player is how to trigger those little bump animations that forces a guy to pick up his dribble (that's how the CPU is stonewalling you on defense.... input reading+RS into you). L2+RS away/down on a shooter is basically a safe defense (think mini vertical contest) -The system remains almost exactly the same in post,the only difference being you need to use both sticks into the post player when he tries to back down. -It also works off ball to deny/bump offensive players that are in motion. -RS also works when boxed out,move towards the open space/way you want to go is how to trigger those swim moves and chuck moves the CPU does to get to the ball.

Except I think they took the B button chucking out of the game. I cant get my defenders to do it anymore.

[MrWrestling3]

Quote: Originally Posted by alabamarob

Except I think they took the B button chucking out of the game. I cant get my defenders to do it anymore.

I think you are right, I'll edit the OP.Thanks.

[WarMMA]

Good tutorial. The only problem with right stick defense is it doesn't really work inside near the rim. Just play the AI on HOF, let it attack the paint and watch how right stick can't really stop anything anymore. Watch how it can just bump it's way inside and then throw up some lazy shot with your hands up all in their face and it still goes in majority of the time. This is why the CPU cheezes attacking the paint so much against the user. It pretty much put's you in a situation where you either allow them the easy basket or jump, with a high chance of fouling them.

[MrWrestling3]

Quote: Originally Posted by WarMMA

Good tutorial. The only problem with right stick defense is it doesn't really work inside near the rim. Just play the AI on HOF, let it attack the paint and watch how right stick can't really stop anything anymore. Watch how it can just bump it's way inside and then throw up some lazy shot with your hands up all in their face and it still goes in majority of the time. This is why the CPU cheezes attacking the paint so much against the user. It pretty much put's you in a situation where you either allow them the easy basket or jump, with a high chance of fouling them.

Are we talking post shots or inside shots?

[awg811]

I literally just I had this dude pinned on the baseline and behind the backboard with his dribble picked up and I’m in hands up defense. There is nothing he can do except pass out.
However, 2k just slides me out of the way so he can get a half hook layup like I’m not even there.
I’m a 93 Overall 6’11 250 two way post scorer PF. 88 on strength, 80 shot contest, 78 block, and none of it matters against Mario Hezonja. SMH


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[MrWrestling3]

Quote: Originally Posted by awg811

I literally just I had this dude pinned on the baseline and behind the backboard with his dribble picked up and I’m in hands up defense. There is nothing he can do except pass out. However, 2k just slides me out of the way so he can get a half hook layup like I’m not even there. I’m a 93 Overall 6’11 250 two way post scorer PF. 88 on strength, 80 shot contest, 78 block, and none of it matters against Mario Hezonja. SMH Sent from my iPhone using Operation Sports

Are you playing on HoF by any chance? That sounds like the cheese the CPU does when the sliders are out of whack.

[WarMMA]

Quote: Originally Posted by awg811

I literally just I had this dude pinned on the baseline and behind the backboard with his dribble picked up and I’m in hands up defense. There is nothing he can do except pass out. However, 2k just slides me out of the way so he can get a half hook layup like I’m not even there. I’m a 93 Overall 6’11 250 two way post scorer PF. 88 on strength, 80 shot contest, 78 block, and none of it matters against Mario Hezonja. SMH Sent from my iPhone using Operation Sports

Yh this is the kind of thing i'm talking about. It's like your not even standing there. The game will just slide you over or straight up ignore your hands up defense and let them score the smothered inside shot. It's so annoying. Then if you jump, foul smh.