Guessing correctly and timing it right cuts off their attack and gives you an opportunity to steal the ball and start off on a counter attack. Using a defensive assist button allows you to stay in front of the ball carrier and then it makes it easier to try and cut them off when they drive towards the basket. The shot meter is back and its easier to understand than ever, hit that green section at the top and its a guaranteed basket, however, if you are challenged then you just need to get it as high as possible. Taking shots from different areas also have a differing chance of being made, this is shown by a bar underneath your characters feet. The fuller the bar, the better your player is at shooting from that distance.

You can use the right stick for all your shooting moves as well, for step back shots as well as floater shots, the right stick is a versatile option for shooting if you prefer a bit more freedom over just pressing the single shoot button.ĭribble moves can be carried out on the right stick as well, allowing you criss cross to your hearts content to try and bamboozle the defence and open that gap you need to drive to the hoop. A quick flick on the right stick gives you a stutter step while a long press will give you a more over the top piece of trickery. The whole control system when you get used to it will see you carrying out well orchestrated moves, utilising bounce passes as well as lobbed passes. Making space and hitting that 3 point shot has never been so satisfying. There is a true sense of tactics when playing NBA Live 18 and if you are like me with previous games, just trying to rush straight to the basket. Then you will get picked off and you will surely lose.

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