In possible to play on ball in this game

[Mario210]

If u play on ball the other defenders sag off and they pass it and the defender is 10 feet away from the shooter !

[mythreesons]

Re: In possible to play on ball in this game

If u play on ball the other defenders sag off and they pass it and the defender is 10 feet away from the shooter !

Two quick things:

• Set your defense to 'Pressure Shooters' - it'll close the distance a little
• If you're on ball, activate your new defender while the pass is in the air... this will allow you to switch and recover to the ball

[Mario210]

Re: In possible to play on ball in this game

Two quick things:

• Set your defense to 'Pressure Shooters' - it'll close the distance a little
• If you're on ball, activate your new defender while the pass is in the air... this will allow you to switch and recover to the ball

Thanks ill definitely try this out!

[LD2k]

Re: In possible to play on ball in this game

Two quick things:

• Set your defense to 'Pressure Shooters' - it'll close the distance a little
• If you're on ball, activate your new defender while the pass is in the air... this will allow you to switch and recover to the ball

This.

You'd be shocked at how many people complain to me about sagging off. "Pressure Shooters" solves this and adjusts your defense accordingly.

I've been playing on-ball defense, live-streaming quick matches against doo doo players who try to cheese me, and I haven't lost yet.

[adwin7]

Re: In possible to play on ball in this game

This.

You'd be shocked at how many people complain to me about sagging off. "Pressure Shooters" solves this and adjusts your defense accordingly.

I've been playing on-ball defense, live-streaming quick matches against doo doo players who try to cheese me, and I haven't lost yet.

I agree. On ball d is very much possible and fun this year. It took me a while to get it but now I can lock up bad player's and cause problems to good players with a good defender. The best part is that I can get better at it still. There are a lot of mechanics and things to think about like shading and using the right stick. I don't feel I'm disadvantaged playing on ball like last year.

[bls]

Re: In possible to play on ball in this game

This.

You'd be shocked at how many people complain to me about sagging off. "Pressure Shooters" solves this and adjusts your defense accordingly.

I've been playing on-ball defense, live-streaming quick matches against doo doo players who try to cheese me, and I haven't lost yet.

Whats your gamer tag?

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[LD2k]

Re: In possible to play on ball in this game

It's ... wait for it...

LD2k

I'm playing - and live-streaming - on PS3. (twitch.tv/LD2k)

[sreckless]

Re: In possible to play on ball in this game

This.

You'd be shocked at how many people complain to me about sagging off. "Pressure Shooters" solves this and adjusts your defense accordingly.

I've been playing on-ball defense, live-streaming quick matches against doo doo players who try to cheese me, and I haven't lost yet.

So you always play with "pressure shooters" on? What about your coaching settings -- do you also alter on- and off-ball pressure?

[bls]

Re: In possible to play on ball in this game

It's ... wait for it...

LD2k

I'm playing - and live-streaming - on PS3. (twitch.tv/LD2k)

Cool. Thought you were on the box. Would have been cool to see where your stick skills is at

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[LD2k]

Re: In possible to play on ball in this game

So you always play with "pressure shooters" on? What about your coaching settings -- do you also alter on- and off-ball pressure?

No.

And I only pressure shooters when I'm playing chuckers.

[EarvGotti]

Re: In possible to play on ball in this game

Dont want to sound like im bragging or anything but in 2k13 i considered myself one of the best on ball defenders out there. However in 2k14 i had to change my mentality. You can no longer smother your opponent all game like 2k13 and not get beat.

This year you have to use proper spacing and realistic angles. Dont be afraid to give opponents some space. Meet them to the spot they are going, dont just follow their movements.

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[Mario210]

Re: In possible to play on ball in this game

Where is the option to pressure shooters? I cannot find it?

[dillondion69]

Re: In possible to play on ball in this game

Where is the option to pressure shooters? I cannot find it?

(in game) left directional button or defensive settings

[sreckless]

Re: In possible to play on ball in this game

This.

You'd be shocked at how many people complain to me about sagging off. "Pressure Shooters" solves this and adjusts your defense accordingly.

I've been playing on-ball defense, live-streaming quick matches against doo doo players who try to cheese me, and I haven't lost yet.

I've been playing with this over the last three days and I have to admit that so far I'm less than very impressed with the results.

With "pressure shooters" on and off-ball pressure at maximum, I still have AI defenders who will watch from 3-4 feet away as their man, standing flat footed behind the arc, catches a pass and shoots a three right in their face.

With that coaching slider maxed, and pressure shooters on, defenders should be giving practically no space at all for a catch-and-shoot. I'm just not seeing it. IMO the dynamic is basically unchanged from 2K13.

[quehouston]

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I did encounter an instance today for the first time where I set Pressure Shooters but my D was still leaving Thabo Sefolosha open for open 3's. I guess 2k has a system where it chooses who the shooters are based on Tendencies maybe, kind've like they do with the Focus on Stars option. But I've found that the on/off ball pressure sliders fix that problem.