NBA 2K25 Xbox Controls Guide: Master Passing, Dribbling & Shooting
This year’s 2K is straight fire!! With sick gameplay, dope new features and tons of customization, NBA 2K25 is ready to take your game to the next level.
In this quick guide; we’re breaking down the controls for NBA 2K25 on Xbox One & Xbox Series X/S. No matter which console you’re on you’ll be set to ball out. Let’s get into it…
Passing Controls
Regular Pass (A): Basic pass to a teammate.
Bounce Pass (B): Low pass, great for tight spots.
Lob Pass (Y): Over defenders to your teammate.
Skip Pass (Hold A): Long pass across the court.
Fake Pass (Y + B): Trick the defense with a fake.
Jump Pass (X + A): Pass while jumping for surprise plays.
Icon Pass (Press LB then icon): Target a specific teammate.
Flashy Pass (Double tap B): Show off with style.
Alley-oop (Double tap Y): Toss it up for a slam dunk.
Alley-oop to Self (Double tap Y + move LS towards hoop): Dunk it off a self alley-oop.
Lead to Basket Pass (Hold Y): Pass while directing teammate to the hoop.
Handoff Pass (Hold B): Quick handoff to a teammate.
Touch Pass (Press A before receiving): Immediate pass upon receiving.
Pro Stick Pass (Hold RB + move RS): Precision passing with the Pro Stick.
Give and Go (Hold A): Pass and cut to get it back for a layup.
Rolling Inbound (Y during baseline): Baseline inbound pass with a roll.
Dribbling Controls
Signature Size-up (Hold RS up): Showcase signature dribbling.
Signature Park Size-up (Tap LT repeatedly): Streetball style moves.
In and Out (Move RS right then release quickly): Create space with a quick move.
Hesitation (Move RS right then release quickly): Throw off your defender.
Hesitation Escape (Hold RS right): Quick move to get past a defender.
Crossover (Move RS up left then release quickly): Classic crossover dribble.
Crossover Escape (Hold RS up left): Escape with a crossover.
Between Legs Cross (Move RS left then release quickly): Stylish between-the-legs move.
Behind the Back (Move RS down left then release quickly): Open lane with a behind-the-back dribble.
Momentum Behind the Back (RT + Move RS down left then release quickly): Use momentum for a slick move.
Stepback (Move RS down then release quickly): Create space for a shot.
Momentum Stepback (RT + Move RS down then release quickly): Stepback while on the move.
Spin (Rotate RS clockwise then release quickly): Spin to shake off a defender.
Hard Stop / Stutter (Tap LT): Change pace to fool your defender.
Hold Off Defenders (Hold LT): Protect the ball with your body.
Double Throws & Switchbacks (Flick Pro Stick in a direction then back): Advanced dribbling moves.
Shooting Controls
Jump Shot (Hold and release X or hold RS up): Standard shot; timing is crucial.
Bank Shot (Hold X or RS towards hoop then release): Use the backboard to score.
Free Throw (Hold and release X or RS): Aim for perfect free throws.
2-PT/3-PT Shooting (Hold B): Step back or in for a two or three-pointer.
Dunk (Hold RT + X or RT + RS towards hoop): Slam dunk with power.
Layup (Move and hold RS away from hoop): Quick and easy near the rim.
Runner/Floater (Move and hold RS away from hoop while driving close): Shoot over shot-blockers.
Hop Gather (Tap X or move RS left or right then quickly release): Quick hop shot or drive.
Euro Step Layup (Double tap X while holding LS towards the hoop): Fancy Euro step layup.
Cradle Layup (Double tap X while holding LS away from hoop): Protect the ball on layup.
2-Hand Dunk (RT + Hold RS up): Powerful two-hand dunk.
Flashy Dunk (RT + Hold RS down): Style points with a flashy dunk.
Dominant or Off-Hand Dunk (RT + Hold RS left or right): Dunk with dominant or off-hand.
Mid-Air Change Shot (X then X again while in the air): Change shot in mid-air.
Pump Fake (Start a jump shot, then quickly release X): Draw a defender with a fake.
Step Through (Pump fake, then press X again before pump fake ends): Step through for an easy bucket…
Defense Controls
Take Charge (Hold B): Stand your ground for a charge.
Block/Rebound (Y): Block shots or grab rebounds.
Steal (X): Go for the ball with a steal.
Intense-D (Hold LT): Tight defense on your opponent.
Crowd Dribbler (Hold LT + RT): Pressure the dribbler.
Fast Shuffle (Hold LT + RT, then move LS): Quick shuffle to stay in front.
Hands Up Defense (Move and hold RS in any direction): Challenge shots without fouling.
Shot Contest (Move RS up then quickly release): Disrupt shots with a hand in the face.
Swat Block (Hold RT + press Y): Big swat block; avoid fouling.
Take Charge/Flop (Double tap B): Charge or flop with a double tap
Onball Steal (Press X when near dribbler): Steal directly from the dribbler.
Bump (Hold LT when near the dribbler): Disrupt the dribbler with a bump.
