Introduction
The NBA 2k25 was just released on the 3 of September 2024. The NBA is one of the top-rated games every gamer loves to play, but What makes it even better is mastering your NBA 2k25 controls, developing your playing style, and understanding each player's abilities, which would step up your gameplay. Here we have some of the beginner control and movement you should be familiar with.
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NBA 2K25 Controls PS5
Action Inputs
Call For Pass =X
Quick Screen =O
Tell Teammate To Shoot =Square
Call For Alley-oop =Triangle
Sprint =R2
Call Timeout = Touch Pad
Coach’s Challenge =Touch Pad
Call for Screen =L1
Post Up =L2
On the Fly Coaching =Arrow-Pad
Move Player = LS
Pro Stick =RS
Juke = RS left or right quickly then release.
Spin =Rotate RS clockwise or counter-clockwise.
Get Open =Tap R2 while moving around offball for a quick burst of speed.
Move Player = LS
Hands Up = Move and hold RS up
Hands Out = Move and hold RS left or right to defense the pass lane
Player Swap = X
Take Charge = O
Block/Rebound =Press Triangle when near the shooter
Vertical Block =Hold LS away from the shooter and press Triangle
Swat Block =Hold R2 and press Triangle
Steal = Square
Sprint =R2
Icon Swap = R1
Double Team =L1
Intense Defense =L2
Intentional Foul =Touch Pad
On the Fly Coaching =Arrow Pad
Crowd Dribbler =Press and hold L2 and move LS toward the dribbler
Shot Contest =Move RS up then quickly release
Post Pull Chair =Tap Circle while being backed down
Move Player = LS
On Ball Steal =RS
Player Swap = X
Take Charge = Press and hold Circle
Block/Rebound =Triangle
Steal = Square
Sprint = R2
Icon Swap = R1
Double Team =L1
Intense Defense =L2
Deny Engage =Hold L2 when near an opponent while out in the perimeter.
Deny Hands Out =Move and hold RS in any direction when near an opponent.
Post Push =L2 + LS towards offensive player
Post Up Engage =L2 + LS towards offensive player
Intentional Foul =Touch Pad
On the Fly Coaching =Arrow Pad
Fast Shuffle =Press and hold L2 + R2, move LS in any direction
Flop = Double Tap O
Acknowledge Teammate =Double Tap O to point towards an assister, scorer, or nearby teammate after a highlight play.
Jump Shot =Press and hold Square or move and hold RS straight down then release
Go-To Shot =Move and hold RS straight up then move and hold RS straight down to release.
Rhythm Shot =Move and hold RS straight down then move and hold RS up to match the speed of the jump shot as the shooter releases the ball.
Free Throw =Press and hold Square or move and hold RS straight down then release
Bank Shot = Move and hold RS up and release
Spin Shot =Double tap Square while moving laterally
Step Back Shot =Hold LS to the direction you want to step back and tap then hold Square
Pull-Up Jump Shot =Press LS to start dribbling and gain momentum. Then, while moving, press and hold square then release.
Layup =Move and hold RS up when driving
Runner / Floater =Move and hold RS down while driving in close range
Reverse Layup =Move and hold the RS right while driving along the right baseline
Euro Step Layup =2x tap Square while driving + hold LS towards the off hand or Move RS right then quickly move and hold RS left while driving w/ ball in right hand
Quick Scoop Layup = Move and hold RS left or right while driving.
Hop Step Layup =Tap Square while driving or R2 + move RS down left or right while driving.
Two-Hand Dunk=R2 + Move and hold RS up while driving in close range
Here are a few and the most vital controls every beginner Should know and learn to improve a better gameplay in future.