How to Layup, Post Move, and Dribbling in NBA 2K23?

NBA 2K23 has many controls for you to master, including Layups, Dribbling, Post moves, Offense, Defense, Shooting, Passing, and more. Having a good knowledge of these controls will give you the best opportunity to succeed in the game. Here, we will detail the three controls for Layup, Post Move, and Dribbling.

NBA 2K23 Layup Controls

• Quick Scoop Layup – Move and hold the Right Analog Stick left or right while driving.
• Normal Layup – Move and hold the Right Analog Stick up while driving in close range.
• Floater Layup – Move and hold the Right Analog Stick down while driving in close range.
• Reverse Layup – Move and hold the Right Analog Stick to the right while driving along the baseline.
• Euro Step Layup – Double-tap Square (for PlayStation) or X (for Xbox) when driving and holding the Left Analog Stick towards your off-hand. Or, move the Right Analog Stick to the right, then quickly move and hold the Right Analog Stick left while driving with the ball in your right hand.
• Cradle Layup – Double-tap Square (for PlayStation) or X (for Xbox) while driving and holding the Left Analog Stick toward your ball hand. Or, move the Right Analog Stick to the left, then quickly move and hold the Right Analog Stick right while driving with the ball in your right hand.
• Hop Step Layup – Tap Square (for PlayStation) or X (for Xbox) while driving. Or, move the Right Analog Stick either left or right, then quickly release and move and hold the Right Analog Stick back in the same direction while driving.

NBA 2K23 Post Move Controls

• Enter and Leave Post – Press and hold Left Trigger (L2/LT) to post up. Release L2/LT to leave the post and face up.
• Post Pivot – Press and hold L2/LT to post up. Move Left Stick (LS) in any direction, then quickly release (while holding the ball).
• Dropstep – Hold L2/LT to post up. Move and hold LS left or right toward the hoop, then tap Square/X.
• Spin or Drive – Hold L2/LT to post up. Then, rotate Right Stick (RS) to either shoulder.
• Switch Facing – Hold L2/LT to post up. Move RS up, then quickly release.
• Aggressive Backdown – Hold L2/LT to post up. Hold Right Trigger (R2/RT) + LS toward the defender.
• Avoid Steal – Hold L2/LT to post up. Move RS down and quickly release.
• Post Layup – Hold L2/LT to post up. Move LS toward the hoop + hold RS up-left or up-right.
• Post Hook – Hold L2/LT to post up. With LS neutral, move and hold RS up-left or up-right.
• Post Fade – Hold L2/LT to post up. Move and hold RS left or right away from the hoop.
• Post Shimmy Hook – Hold L2/LT to post up. Move RS down, then quickly release and move and hold RS up-left or up-right.
• Post Shimmy Fade – Hold L2/LT to post up. Move RS up, then quickly release and move and hold RS down-left or down-right.
• Post Hop – Hold L2/LT to post up. Move and hold LS left, right, or down, then tap Square/X.
• Post Pump Fake – Hold L2/LT to post up. Move RS in any direction, then quickly release (while holding the ball).
• Post Up and Under – Hold L2/LT to post up. Use RS to fake, then let go of L2/LT and quickly move and hold RS again before the fake ends.
• Post Dunk Attempt – Hold L2/LT to post up. Hold R2/RT and move LS + RS up.

NBA 2K23 Dribbling Controls

• Sprint – Hold the Right Trigger (R2/RT) and move Left Stick (LS) in any direction.
• Signature Size-Up – Quickly move and release Right Stick (RS) in various directions and speeds to perform special signature size-up combo moves.
• In and Out – Move RS up-right, then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand, and vice versa.
• Hesitation – Move RS right, then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand, and vice versa.
• Hesitation Escape – Hold R2/RT and move RS right, then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand, and vice versa.
• Crossover – Move RS up, then quickly release.
• Attacking Crossover – Hold R2/RT and move RS up or up-left, then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand, and vice versa.
• Between Legs Cross – Move RS left, then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand, and vice versa.
• Escape Crossover – Hold R2/RT and move RS left, then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand, and vice versa.
• Behind the Back – Move RS down-left, then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand.
• Behind the Back Escape – Hold R2/RT and move RS down-left, then quickly release while standing dribbling in the right hand.
• Stepback – Move RS down, then quickly release.
• Spin – Rotate RS clockwise, then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand, and vice versa.
• Half Spin – Rotate RS in a quarter-circle from right to up, then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand, and vice versa.
• Hard Stop/Stutter – Tap Left Trigger (L2/LT) while dribbling for a quick change of speed to break a defender off and set up an open shot.
• Hold Off Defenders – Holding L2/LT allows you to use your body to shield off defenders while dribbling.

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