NBA 2K21 Offense Controls: How to Pick and Roll or Fade in NBA 2K21
The pick and roll is a popular move used in basketball which allows players to free up space for a play. It gets its name from the fact it allows a player to set a pick for a ballhandler and then roll (move) to the basket for a layup. It could also set up a wide open shot somewhere. Here’s how to pick and roll in NBA 2K21.
NBA 2K21 offense controls: How to do a pick and roll
Gamers who played NBA 2K20 are going to see some differences when it comes to gameplay in NBA 2K21. However, some NBA 2K21 offense controls may be similar. That includes setting up and using a pick and roll. You’ll need to be on offense obviously, and be the player handling the ball.
Once you get to a preferred area of the court (usually near the top of the three-point area or around there), hold L1 on the PS4 controller or Left Bumper on Xbox One controller. This calls for your teammate to set a pick.
The player setting the pick will have a small pop-up options menu appear with them. They’ll move up to give a pick on the defender near the ballhandler.
Wait for the player to setting the pick to “roll.” You should see your teammate who set the pick roll/move towards the basket.
Press X button on PS4 or A button on Xbox One to quickly pass to the moving teammate.
If done correctly, you’re going to be able to pass the ball to a teammate moving into an open lane for an easy layup or shot.
Changing screen location, pick and fade play
It’s possible to switch which side your teammate will set a pick for you on. This is helpful if you notice a weak side on the court in terms of defensive set up.
To change which side the screen/pick is set on:
- Hold L1 (PS4) or LB (Xbox One) while handling the ball to call for a pick.
- Press in the Left Stick on your controller. This adjusts the pick to be set on either the right or the left side of the opponent defending the ballhandler.
In addition, you can call for a pick and fade rather than a pick and roll. To do this, you’ll want to do the following:
- Hold down the L1 button on PS4 or LB on Xbox One to call for the pick.
- Your teammate will move into a position to set the screen. While still holding L1, hold R1 on the PS4 controller or RB on the Xbox One controller.
If done correctly, your teammate won’t roll towards the lane and the basket. Instead, they’ll fade back a bit off the pick for an open shot. This particular play is especially good to use on NBA 2K21 offense controls to set up a teammate for an open outside shot.
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