Here are simple beginner tips and controls for throwing and calling for one of the most exciting plays in basketball and in NBA 2K – the ally-oop. Note: This is for the default controller settings.
Also see: NBA 2K21 Ultimate Dunks & Layup Guide
Alley-Oop Tips
- Here are alley-oop tips that factor into the success rate of an alley-oop:
- Helps to have a good passer to throw the oop + a good dunker to finish it
- Make sure to take a good angle to finish the alley-oop
- Make sure there’s a clear path to the hoop
- As an alley-oop finisher, try to be in sync with the passer and vice versa for opportunities to perform alley-oops.
- Utilize baseline backdoor cuts
- Equip the Lob City Finisher Badge or Lob City Passer Badge (if throwing the lob)
- Increase Driving Dunk attribute (MyPLAYER) or use NBA players w/high dunk ratings
To Throw an Ally-Oop:
Xbox One / Xbox Series X | S:
- Alley-oop: Double tap Y (Left Stick selects receiver)
- Self alley-oop: Double tap Y + Move Left Stick toward hoop
PS4 / PS5:
- Alley-oop: Double tap Triangle (Left Stick selects receiver)
- Self alley-oop: Double tap Triangle + Move Left Stick toward hoop
To Call for an Ally-Oop:
Xbox One / Xbox Series X | S:
- Call for Alley-oop: Double tap Y (while cutting toward hoop)
PS4 / PS5:
- Call for Alley-oop: Double tap Triangle (while cutting toward hoop)
To Finish an Alley-Oop:
Xbox One / Xbox Series X | S:
- Finish Alley-oop: Press X or move and hold Right Stick in any direction when receiving an alley-oop pass.
PS4 / PS5:
- Finish Alley-oop: Press Square or move and hold Right Stick in any direction when receiving an alley-oop pass.
