NBA 2K17 Guide: How to Make Post Moves and Post Shots

This topic is talking about how to make post moves and post shots.

In NBA 2K17, if you learn how to make post moves and post shots, you can win the match easier. However, It’s not as simple as just pushing the left analog stick toward the basket and hitting the shoot button. Try irritating defenders by using power dribbles, fakes and perfect hook shots. 

Here U4NBA will teach you the basic controls of posting up and you can follow our guide to do more practice.

Post Moves

• To enter Post Mode: Press and hold L2 (Playstation) or LT (Xbox) to post up
• To drive toward the key: R2/RT + Left stick toward key
• To drive to the baseline: R2/RT + Left stick toward baseline
• Spin Move: Rotate stick outside
• Hook Drive: Rotate shot inside
• Fakes: Move the shot stick in any direction away from basket

Post Shots

• Hook: Shot stick left or right toward basket (when close)
• Fade: Shot stick left or right away from basket (not close)
• Layup: Move and hold the shot stick left or right toward basket (when close) while the using the left stick to move your player toward the basket.
• Shimmy Shot: R2/RT + shot stick left or right away from basket
• Post Hop: Push left stick left or right away from basket, then press Square/X
• Post Stepback: left stick away from basket, then press Square/X
• Dropstep: left stick toward hoop, then press Square/X
• Pump Fake: Tap shot stick to begin any post shot, then quickly release

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