Hot Shot Badge

Hot Shot Badge

Boosts takeover meter after hitting jump shots. Gives an additional boost towards takeover progress after making jump shots.

BADGE TIPS

For Best Results:

  • Combine this Badge with:
    • Hot Zone Hunter Badge
    • Volume Shooter Badge
  • Builds this Badge is Best Suited for:
    • Shooters
  • Attributes to Increase:
    • 3PT Shot
    • Mid-Range Shot
  • Gameplay & Playstyle Tips:
    • Activate this badge by taking jumpshots, which will speed up filling up the Takeover meter.
    • Having a teammate with Dimer Badge who passes to you will increase success rate of catch and shoot jumpers.
    • To increase the success rate of jump shots:
      • Learn and practice your jumpshot timing (if it’s not working for you, try a new one)
      • Take open shots
      • Space the floor / spread out to create open looks
      • Know and shoot from hot spots on the court
      • Use on-ball and off-ball screens to get open
      • Read the passer and move without the ball, bluffing changes in direction, etc. if necessary to get open.
      • If the defender is overplaying you, utilize back cuts and pump fakes
  • Notes:
    • Simulated games do not count towards earning badges
    • Badges have 4 Tiers: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Hall of Fame
    • Badge availability depends on the archetype

BADGE INFO

Name: Hot Shot

Description: Boosts takeover meter after hitting jump shots. Gives an additional boost towards takeover progress after making jump shots.

Attribute Requirements: Mid-Range Shot or Three-Point Shot 70 (GOLD) 89 (HOF) or OVR 98

Controls: Jump Shot: Press and hold X / Square or move and hold Right Stick then release

Skill(s): Offense > Shooting

Type: Shooting

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