NBA 2K22 Controls Guide (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One)

Here are the full NBA 2K22 controls for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One.

1. NBA 2K22 On-Ball Offense Controls
2. NBA 2K22 Off-Ball Offense Controls
3. NBA 2K22 On-Ball Defense Controls
4. NBA 2K22 Off-Ball Defense Controls
5. NBA 2K22 Shooting & Finishing Controls
6. NBA 2K22 Passing Controls
7. NBA 2K22 Dribbling Controls
8. NBA 2K22 Post Offense Controls

NBA 2K22 On-Ball Offense Controls

ACTIONPS4/PS5XBOX 1/SERIES X
PassXA
Bounce PassCircleB
Lob PassTriangleY
ShootSquare or RSX or RS
SprintR2RT
Icon PassR1 (choose receiver)RB (choose receiver)
Call Timeout /ShareView
Coaches ChallengeTouch PadBack Button
Move PlayerLSLS
Pro StickRSRS
On the Fly CoachingArrow-PadArrow-Pad
Call PlayL1LB
Post UpL2LT

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NBA 2K22 Off-Ball Offense Controls

ACTIONPS4/PS5XBOX 1/SERIES X
Call For PassXA
Quick ScreenOB
Tell Teammate To ShootSquareX
Call For Alley-oopTriangleY
SprintR2RT
Call Timeout /
Coach’s ChallengeTouch PadBack Button
Call for ScreenL1LB
Post UpL2LT
On the Fly CoachingArrow-PadArrow-Pad
Move PlayerLSLS
Pro StickRSRS

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NBA 2K22 On-Ball Defense Controls

ACTIONPS4/PS5XBOX 1/SERIES X
Move PlayerLSLS
Hands UpRSRS
Player SwapXA
Take ChargeOB
Block/ReboundTriangleY
StealSquareX
SprintR2RT
Icon SwapR1RB
Double TeamL1LB
Intense DefenseL2LT
Intentional FoulTouch PadBack Button
On the Fly CoachingArrow PadArrow Pad

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NBA 2K22 Off-Ball Defense Controls

ACTIONPS4/PS5XBOX 1/SERIES X
Move PlayerLSLS
On Ball StealRSRS
Player SwapXA
Take ChargeOB
Block/ReboundTriangleY
StealSquareX
SprintR2RT
Icon SwapR1RB
Double TeamL1LB
Intense DefenseL2LT
Intentional FoulTouch PadBack Button
On the Fly CoachingArrow PadAarrow Pad

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NBA 2K22 Shooting & Finishing Controls

ACTIONPS4/PS5XBOX 1/SERIES X
Jump ShotPress & hold Square then releasePress & hold X then release
Free ThrowPress & hold square then release(when at the line)Press and hold X then release(when at the line)
LayupMove & hold RS up(when driving)Move & hold RS up(when driving)
Runner / FloaterMove & hold RS down while drivingMove & hold RS down while driving
Reverse LayupMove & hold the RS right(while driving along the baseline)Move & hold the RS right(while driving along the baseline)
Euro Step LayupDouble tap square while driving & hold LS towards the off handDouble tap X while driving & hold the LS towards the off hand
Cradle LayupDouble tap square when driving & hold LS towards the ball handDouble tap X when driving & hold LS towards the ball hand
Two-Hand DunkR2 + move & hold RS up while driving to basketRT + move & hold RS up while driving to basket
Dominant or Off-Hand DunkR2 + move & hold RS up, left or right in close rangeRT + move & hold RS up, left or right in close range
Flashy DunkR2 + move & hold RS down when driving, release to finish dunkRT + move & hold RS down when driving, release to finish dunk
Pump FakeTap SquareTap X
Hop GatherTap Square while dribbling with L deflectedTap X while dribbling with L deflected
Spin GatherHold R2 + double tap SquareHold RT + double tap X
Half Spin GatherRotate RS in a quarter-circle from right to up then hold while driving with ball in right handRotate RS in a quarter-circle from right to up then hold while driving with ball in right hand
Step ThroughNear basket, pump fake, then press & hold squareNear basket, pump fake, then press & hold Y
PutbackHold square when attempting an offensive reboundHold X when attempting an offensive rebound

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NBA 2K22 Passing Controls

ACTIONPS4/PS5XBOX 1/SERIES X
Normal PassPress XPress A
Bounce PassPress OPress B
Lob PassPress TrianglePress Y
Skip PassHold X to target a receiver further awayHold A to target a receiver further away
Fake PassTriangle + O while standing or driving to the basketB + Y while standing or driving to the basket
Jump PassSquare + X while standing or driving to the basketA + X while standing or driving to the basket
Icon PassPress R1 then press the icon button of the desired receiverPress RB then press the icon button of the desired receiver
Flashy PassDouble tap ODouble tap B to pass
Alley-oopDouble tap TriangleDouble tap Y
Alley-oop to SelfDouble tap triangle + move LS to the hoopDouble tap Y + move LS to the hoop
Lead to Basket PassPress & hold triangle to make the selected receiver cut to the basket. Then Release to pass.Press & hold Y to make the selected receiver cut to the basket. Then Release to pass.
Full Receiver ControlPress & hold O to freely move the selected receiver with LS. Release O to pass.Press & hold B to freely move the selected receiver with LS. Release B to pass.
Touch PassPress X before the first receiver gets the ball (Use LS to select the second receiver)Press A before the first receiver gets the ball (Use LS to select the second receiver)
Pro Stick PassPress & hold R1 + move RS in the desired pass directionPress & hold RB + move RS in the desired pass direction
Give and GoPress & hold X until the receiver catches the ball. Hold X & use LS to move the initial passer. Release X to get the ball backPress & hold A until the receiver catches the ball. Hold A & use LS to move initial passer. Release A to get the ball back.
Rolling InboundPress triangle during baseline inboundsPress Y during baseline inbounds

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NBA 2K22 Dribbling Controls

ACTIONPS4/PS5XBOX 1/ SERIES X
Signature Size-upMove & hold RS stick up from a standing dribbleMove & hold RS up from a standing dribble
Signature ComboR2 + Tap RS upRT + Tap RS up
In and OutMove RS right then quickly release while dribbling with right hand.Move RS up right then quickly release while dribbling with right hand
HesitationMove the RS then quickly release when dribbling with right handMove the RS right then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Momentum HesitationR2 + move RS right then quickly release when dribbling with right handRT + move RS right then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Hesitation EscapeMove and hold RS right when dribbling with right handMove and hold RS right when dribbling with right hand
CrossoverWhen dribbling with the right hand. Move RS up left then quickly releaseWhen dribbling with the right hand. Move RS up left then quickly release
Momentum CrossoverR2 + move RS up left then quickly release when dribbling with right handR2 + move RS up left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Crossover EscapeWhen dribbling with right hand move & hold RS up leftWhen dribbling with right hand move & hold RS up left
Between Legs CrossMove RS left then quickly release when dribbling with right handMove RS left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Momentum Between Legs CrossR2 + move RS left then quickly release when dribbling with right handRT + move RS left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Between Legs EscapeMove and hold RS left when dribbling with right handMove and hold RS left when dribbling with right hand
Behind the BackMove RS down left then quickly release when dribbling with right handMove RS down left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Momentum Behind the BackR2 + move RS down left then quickly release when dribbling with right handRT + move RS down left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Behind the Back EscapeWhen dribbling with right hand, move & hold RS down leftWhen dribbling with right hand, move & hold RS down left
StepbackMove RS down then quickly releaseMove RS down then quickly release
Momentum StepbackR2 + move RS down then quickly releaseR2 + move RT down then quickly release
SpinRotate the RS clockwise then quickly & release when dribbling with right handRotate the RS clockwise then quickly & release when dribbling with right hand
Half SpinRotate RS in a quarter-circle from right to up then quickly release when dribbling with right handRotate RS in a quarter-circle from right to up then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Hard Stop / StutterTap L2 while driving for a quick change of speedTap LT while driving for a quick change of speed
Hold Off DefendersHold L2Hold LT
Triple Threat Jab/StepoverTap RS left/right/upTap RS left/right/up
Triple Threat Pump Fake
Tap RS downTap RS down
Triple Threat Attack HesitationMove + hold RS up left or up rightMove + hold RS up left or up right
Triple Threat SpinoutRotate RS then quickly return to neutralRotate RS then quickly return to neutral
Triple Threat StepbackR2 + tap RS downRT + tap RS down

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NBA 2K22 Post Offense Controls

(Press LT / L2 to Post Up)

ActionPS4/PS5Xbox 1/Series X
DropstepHold LS to the left or right toward hoop, then tap SquareHold LS to the left or right toward hoop, then tap X
Spin or DriveRotate RS to either shoulderRotate RS to either shoulder
Jab StepbackHold R2 & move RS up then quickly release.Hold RT & move RS up then quickly release.
Straight StepbackHold R2 & move RS down then quickly release.Hold RT & move RS down then quickly release.
Post LayupMove LS toward hoop + hold RS up left or up rightMove LS toward hoop + hold RS up left or up right
Post HookWith LS on neutral, move & hold RS up left or up right.With LS on neutral, move & hold RS up left or up right.
Post FadeMove & hold RS left or right away from the hoopMove & hold RS left or right away from the hoop
Post Shimmy FadeWith LS neutral, hold R2 + move & hold RS down left or down rightWith LS neutral, hold RT + move & hold RS down left or down right
Post Shimmy HookWith LS neutral, hold R2 + move & hold RS up left or up rightWith LS neutral, hold RT + move & hold RS up left or up right
Post HopMove & hold LS left, right or down then tap squareMove & hold LS left, right or down then tap X
Up and UnderUse RS to pump fake, then let go of L2 and quickly move & hold RS again before the pump fake endsUse RS to pump fake, then let go of LT and quickly move & hold RS again before the pump fake ends
Dunk AttemptHold R2 & move LS + RS up.Hold RT & move LS + RS up.
FakesTap RS left/right/downTap RS left/right/down
Change FacingTap RS upTap RS up

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