NBA 2K11 Demo Impressions, "Flick Flick" Controls and How to Run Plays

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Isn't the Y button (triangle on PS3) the hop-step button? To make it become a signature gather, do you need to press the left stick a certain way at a certain area of the court and what's the timing of the shot stick after you press the Y/Triangle button?

I have not played the demo. However, in 2K10, Y (or triangle) had a series of functions. Y while going to the basket performed the aforementioned hop step. Modifier plus Y performed the drop-step-ish spin (that often resulted in charges or travels). Holding back on the left stick while pressing Y however, performed a step back maneuver (one of which I very much enjoyed).

Is the word that Y will still do this in 2K11?

[Set Shooter]

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I don't actually know how to hop step proper haha. But yeah, you just tap Y and you'll see the gather start -- when he spins back after the fake you can either pumpfake or release the shot as normal.

I think for the normal hop-step, it's just going toward the basket and pressing the button.

Gathers are stick dependent. If your stick is neutral you'll get what you see in the video, the little fake spin. If your stick is pointing away you'll get a step back. If your stick is pointing towards the basket you'll pro-hop or get something moving you towards the basket.

They all pick up your dribble so be prepared to shoot or fake.

Thanks for clarifying. I'm wondering if they should rename the button to the "Gather" button rather than "hop-step." It's rather misleading given the amount of functions it has.

I have not played the demo. However, in 2K10, Y (or triangle) had a series of functions. Y while going to the basket performed the aforementioned hop step. Modifier plus Y performed the drop-step-ish spin (that often resulted in charges or travels). Holding back on the left stick while pressing Y however, performed a step back maneuver (one of which I very much enjoyed).

Is the word that Y will still do this in 2K11?

Okay, thanks! I didn't know that the modifier (LT/L2) affected the Y/Triangle button!

I've been missing out! LOL

[eDotd]

Re: NBA 2K11 Demo Impressions, "Flick Flick" Controls and How to Run Plays

I have not played the demo. However, in 2K10, Y (or triangle) had a series of functions. Y while going to the basket performed the aforementioned hop step. Modifier plus Y performed the drop-step-ish spin (that often resulted in charges or travels). Holding back on the left stick while pressing Y however, performed a step back maneuver (one of which I very much enjoyed).

Is the word that Y will still do this in 2K11?

Gathers are stick dependent. If your stick is neutral you'll get what you see in the video, the little fake spin. If your stick is pointing away you'll get a step back. If your stick is pointing towards the basket you'll pro-hop or get something moving you towards the basket.

You got it.

[Stumbleweed]

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Gathers are stick dependent. If your stick is neutral you'll get what you see in the video, the little fake spin. If your stick is pointing away you'll get a step back. If your stick is pointing towards the basket you'll pro-hop or get something moving you towards the basket.

They all pick up your dribble so be prepared to shoot or fake.

Thanks, that's what I was sort of thinking... that, or it depended on the position on the floor + defense. Good stuff, I can't wait to get to work with Melo and the jab steps ha.

[Introcollapse]

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Am I the only one who can't figure out this "flick flick" stuff? All I'm getting is basic pumpfake to spot up j.

I've experimented with it in triple threat, off the dribble, in the post (which gets me an up and under, but we all knew that). What exactly is supposed to happen, and what am I doing wrong?

[Goffs]

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ah i finally figured out how to do the fake spin away jumper it took some practice but man it feels good to figure this out...

[snoopluca]

Two questions:
1. pushing the RS towards the rim on a fastbreak while using R2 does a "signature dunk", does anyone know what exactly does this mean? Is it like Jordan's free throw line dunk? and has anyone seen Kobe's in the demo??
2. Maybe someone can help me with this, but i can't figure out how to do the Rondo-esque fake pass while driving the rim? i did it once by holding L2 and pushing the RS some way, not sure though

Thanks!

[Lakers 24 7]

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eh, I hope they didn't make the game into a contest of stick skills.

[Jesus]

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eh, I hope they didn't make the game into a contest of stick skills.

This year seems like it will be very skill based.

[phant030]

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eh, I hope they didn't make the game into a contest of stick skills.

Definitely not, it's just that the demo offers very limited options offensively, the only 'easy' thing you can do is work on your isomotion and shot stick skills...unless you want to work on your PnR

[Peter_OS]

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WOW WOW WOW WOW!!!

Amazing display of conrols. Man!!! October can't get here any faster!

[Blessindisguise]

THIS GAME IS GONNA BE AWESOME!!! NBA Elite GET READY FOR A BEATING IN SALES UNLESS YOU'VE BEEN HOLDING BACK FOR A REASON AND WILL ACTUAL BE BETTER THAN NBA2K11. < I DOUBT IT! LETS GO OCTOBER 5TH!!!

[ggsimmonds]

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eh, I hope they didn't make the game into a contest of stick skills.

It will definitely play a large role, as it should. I would hate to play against someone who just holds turbo and moves the RS in random directions and yet still be able to score.

But basketball IQ and strategy will stay play a large role. If you're worried that someone can dominate with the Lakers just by running 12 Island (big ups to the Czar for those vids) well that is how it should be. The onus is on the defender to stop it.