NBA 2K23 Dribble Moves: You need to know for beginners
As a basketball game, NBA 2K23 has attracted many new players. Players can take risks alone and team up with their friends. Dribbles are many types of moves, and novices will inevitably encounter many complicated dribbling, making it impossible to continue the game. We have collected all the dribbling moves in NBA 2K23 and analyzed how each dribble moves. Only by being familiar with these dribbling moves can you improve the experience in the game and make it easier!
Note: The following content is based on the XBOX controller. You must change the corresponding key if you use PS or keyboards.
Dribbling Moves
| Moves | Controls |
|---|---|
| Sprint | Press and hold [RT] + push [Left Joystick] in any direction. |
| Inside/Outside Cut | When dribbling with the right hand, push the [Right Joystick] up and to the right, then quickly release it. |
| Hesitant | Push the [Right Joystick] to the right/left when dribbling with the right/left hand, and then release it quickly. |
| Hesitant Escape | When dribbling with the right/left hand, press [RT] + push the [Right Joystick] right/left, and then release it quickly. |
| Crossover Dribble | Push the [Right Joystick] up, then quickly release it. |
| Attack Crossover Dribble | When dribbling with the right hand, press [RT] + push the circle [Right Joystick] up or left, and then quickly release it |
| Crotch Dribble | Push the [Right Joystick] left/right when dribbling with the right/left hand, and then quickly release it. |
| Retreat Crossover Dribble | When standing and dribbling with the right hand, press [RT] and push the [Right Joystick] to the left, then quickly release it. |
| Dribble behind the back | When dribbling with the right hand, push the [Right Joystick] down to the left, and then quickly release it. |
| Dribble behind the backRetreat | When standing and dribbling with the right hand, press [RT] and push the [Right Joystick] down to the left, then quickly release it. |
| Stepback | Push down on the [Right Joystick], then quickly release it. |
| Setepback Retreat | Press [RT] + push down [Right Joystick], then quickly release. |
| Turn around | Rotate the [Right Joystick] clockwise/counterclockwise when dribbling with the right/left hand, and then release it quickly. |
| Half-turn | When dribbling with the right/left hand, rotate the [right joystick] a quarter turn upwards from the right/left, and then release it quickly. |
| Emergency stop/Small step | When cutting in, tap [LT] to change the speed to break the blockade of the defender and pull out an open shot. This trick can also shake the defender to Attack the basket. |
| Delaying defenders | Press and hold [LT] to allow you to block defenders with your body while dribbling. Using this technique against trailing defenders to prevent your opponent from mobbing you while scoring at the rim will be much easier. |
| Signature Dribble | Quickly push and release the [Right Stick] in multiple directions at different speeds to perform a special signature Dribble sequence. |
Triple Threat Moves
| Moves | Controls |
|---|---|
| Three-threat lateral tentative step | Push the [Right Joystick] to the right and release it quickly (after establishing the left foot as the pivot foot). |
| Three-threat test step | Push the [Right Joystick] to the right and then quickly release it (after establishing the left foot as the pivot foot). |
| Three-threat small tentative step | Push the [Right Joystick] upward to the right (after establishing the left foot as the pivot foot). |
| Three-threat mid-step | Push the [Right Stick] up and release it quickly (after establishing the left foot as the pivot foot). |
| Three-threat stride | Push the [Right Joystick] to the left and release it quickly (after establishing the left foot as the pivot foot). |
| Triple Threat Feint | Push down on the [Right Stick] and quickly release. |
| Three-threat sideways Hesitant Move | Press [RT] + push [Right Joystick] left or right, then quickly release. |
| Three-threat offensive Hesitant Move | Press [RT] + push the [Right Joystick] up-left/up-right, then quickly release it. |
| Three Threat Setepback | Press [RT] + push down [Right Stick], then quickly release. |
| Three-threat turn | Turn the [Right Joystick] clockwise, then quickly release it (after establishing the left foot as the pivot foot). |
| Three-threat cross-step turn | Turn the [Right Joystick] counterclockwise, then quickly release it (after establishing the left foot as the pivot foot). |
Dribbling Skills
| Moves | Controls |
| Dribble introduction | Quickly push and release the [Right Joystick] to make a dribble action. |
| Adrenaline Enhancement | In this game, you can freely deploy 3 enhancements when dribbling and attacking, and press [RT] to activate it. After the 3 enhancements are exhausted, your players will have less explosive power during the remaining time of possession. |
| Player Style | Each player has a unique dribbling rhythm and style. |
| Use the fancy dribble move | Using the signature dribble move in place or slowly forward is an excellent way to paralyze the defender for a sudden hard cut to the basket. |
| Retreat Fancy Dribble | You can perform a fancy dribble while stepping back, taking a sudden step after the "dance" to catch defenders off guard. |
| Use angles to attack | Choose good angles when attacking off the dribble. If you drive directly toward the defender, there is a high chance of an offensive foul or loss of the ball. |
| Dribbling Fatigue | When a player's stamina is too low, the player may dribble too much and may drop the ball. |
| Fancy Dribbling Rhythm | A combination of slow-paced fancy dribbling and quick combo moves that confuses defenders. |
| Elite ball handler tricks | High-rated ball handlers are quicker and release faster when performing trick moves. |
| Elite Ball Handler Combos | The higher the ball handler rating, the more combos are available. |
| Fancy dribble escape | Use fancy dribble to eliminate the defense and create space for shots. |
| Dribble to attack the opponent's defense | Dribble to attack the defender head-on, often dropping the ball or making an offensive foul. |
| Physical impact | With the loss of physical strength, the continuous movement of fancy dribbling will become slower, and the ball may be dropped. |
| Dribbling Style | Different dribbling styles have different strengths and weaknesses. |
| Dribbling (Low Stamina) | When the stamina bar starts flashing, the player will lose the ability to sprint, cut, and initiate bursts. |
| Dribbling (cold or fatigued) | A player with a cold or overtired hand will be unable to perform certain movements and struggle to control the ball. |
| Dribbling (Fire) | Once a player gets hot, their ball handling improves, and sometimes new moves are unlocked. |
| Possession Vulnerabilities | Ball handlers will be more alert to steals while dribbling. |
| Keep the defender from guessing | To keep the defender from guessing your intentions, you must make the rhythm of your fancy dribbling movements unpredictable. |
| Triple Threat | When a player has the ball, if he can pass, dribble or shoot, this is the so-called "triple threat" stance. |
| Three-threat continuous action | When making a tentative step or stride, you can use the [Right Joystick] to make more actions at will, such as turning, breaking through, half-turning, etc. |
| Continuous action | The "three-threat" action that can be connected efficiently can make the defender unable to guess your intention. |
| Triple Threat Posture | Triple Threat Posture |
