If you’re trying to get more trips to the free throw line, earn more And-1s, and master the art of drawing fouls in NBA 2K26, you’re in the right place. Drawing contact consistently can boost your scoring efficiency and swing close games in your favor.
Below are 5 proven tips to draw more fouls in NBA 2K26, whether you’re playing MyCAREER, The City, Rec, or Park.
Seek Out Contact
To draw fouls in NBA 2K26, you must play through contact, especially on drives and post-ups. This doesn’t mean forcing bad shots over multiple defenders. Instead, look for moments when defenders are off-balance or poorly positioned.
The best foul-drawing opportunities happen when:
- Driving into the paint against a rotating defender
- Finishing through body contact near the rim
- Posting up smaller or weaker defenders
Attacking decisively increases the chances of defensive reach-ins, body fouls, and shooting fouls.
Use Pump Fakes to Bait Defenders
The pump fake is one of the most effective ways to draw fouls in NBA 2K26. Here are the controls for pump fake: Tap X (Xbox) / Square (PlayStation)
In the paint, pump fake to force defenders to jump. Once they leave their feet, go straight up for the shot by pressing X / Square again. This often results in shooting fouls as well as And-1 opportunities.
Pump fakes can work on jump shots against aggressive closeouts, but they are most effective near the basket.
Mix Up Finishing Moves and Gathers
Using a variety of finishing moves and gathers makes you harder to defend and more likely to draw contact.
Highly effective foul-drawing moves include:
- Spin Gather (Hold RT / R2 + Double Tap X / Square)
- Hop Steps
- Euro Steps
Combining these moves with a pump fake immediately after the gather greatly increases foul-drawing success, especially against shot blockers.
Attack the Paint
One of the biggest mistakes players make is focusing only on timing shots perfectly. To draw fouls, your priority should be initiating contact before the release.
Drive aggressively, shield the ball, and let defenders collide with your player model. Fouls are triggered more often by body contact than clean contests.
Use the Best Builds for Drawing Fouls in NBA 2K26
While any build can draw fouls, some builds are naturally better at it due to attributes and playstyle.
The best builds for drawing fouls include:
- Slasher builds
- Paint Beast builds
These builds:
- Attack the rim more often
- Absorb contact better
- Have higher chances of converting And-1s
They also tend to get more foul calls they can actually finish through.
Conclusion
Learning how to draw fouls in NBA 2K26 is about smart aggression, not reckless offense. By seeking contact, using pump fakes, mixing finishing moves, and choosing the right build, you can dramatically increase your free throw attempts and scoring efficiency.
Master these techniques, and you’ll be living at the line in no time.
