NBA 2K23 Tips: How to Fake Pass

The fake pass is a useful way to keep the defense honest when they’re overplaying the passing lanes and to try to disrupt their rhythm. Here’s a quick and simple tutorial on how to fake pass in NBA 2K23.

Also See:

• NBA 2K23 Tips: How to Throw a Flashy Pass
• NBA 2K23 Controls Guide
• NBA 2K23 Tips: How to Alley-Oop

How to Fake Pass in NBA 2K23

• Press Y & B (Xbox)
• Press Triangle + Square (PlayStation)
• Press X + A (Nintendo Switch)

* note: press both buttons simultaneously

NBA 2K23 Fake Pass Tips

• The best situation to fake a pass is when the defense is over-eager in playing the passing lanes
• Good move for throwing off the defense’s rhythm
• The fake pass animation may change slightly depending on where your player is positioned on the court.
• If you see an opponent over-playing your teammate, you can use the fake pass to bait the defender and have your teammate cut in the opposite direction (e.g. baseline cut)