NBA 2K23 – Advanced Defense Controls

by Lordtoto01 / NBA 2K23, Articles, Game Controls & Hotkeys / 12 Feb 2022

Defense is the best offense. Charging full throttle into your opponent isn’t efficient because you’ll run out of stamina quickly. Sometimes you need to slow down the game’s tempo to regain control of the court. This guide lists a few advanced defense controls to help you improve your game. However, defending won’t win you games. You’ll need a good repertoire of moves to convert those saves into points. Here are a few NBA 2K23 guides to build a better arsenal of moves.

ADVANCED DEFENSE CONTROLS

It’s difficult to master defense in 2K23. You’ll need a ton of practice if you want to understand the basics, as well as the advanced features.

Remember not to lose focus during a possession. Stay alert at all times and put pressure on the defender, forcing them to make a mistake.

It will take some effort to learn the advanced defense controls. The concept of calling zones is perhaps the most confusing for beginners, but when done correctly, it can mean the difference between winning and losing.

Here is a list of a few controls that can help you become a lockdown defender.

Action	Xbox One & Xbox Series X	PS4 & PS5
Intentional Foul	When near the ball-handler press and hold down X	When near the ball-handler press and hold down Square
Double Team	Press and hold down LB	Press and hold down L1
Icon Double Team	Press down LB, and then press the double teamer’s action button	Press down L1, and then press the double teamer’s action button
Team Intentional Foul	Press the View button to have your team commit to fouling the ball-handler	Press the Touchpad to have your team commit to fouling the ball-handler
Defensive Pressure Adjustments	Press LB, followed by the button of the desired defender	Press L1, followed by the button of the desired defender
Call 2-3 Zone	Press down the left arrow and choose the 2-3 zone	On the touchpad, swipe from top to bottom
Call 3-2 Zone	Press down the left arrow and choose the 3-2 zone	On the touchpad, swipe from left to right
Call Man to Man	Press down the left arrow and select Man to Man	On the touchpad, swipe from bottom to top

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