The Press Defense

To execute a press defense on NBA 2K Pro-Am, players need to be familiar with the press defense controls and mechanics in the game. Here are some general steps you can follow:

• Set up the press: To set up the press, players can hold down the left trigger (LT) and then press the button that corresponds to the player you want to initiate the press.
• Positioning: Once the press is set, players should focus on positioning themselves correctly to disrupt the opposing team's offense. This includes positioning themselves to take away passing lanes, limit the opposing team's options, and force turnovers.
• Pressure: Players should apply pressure on the ball handler and make it difficult for them to advance the ball. This can be done by using the right stick to swipe at the ball, by pressing the steal button to try to steal the ball, or by using the right stick to apply pressure in the direction the ball handler is moving.
• Communicate with teammates: Communication with teammates is crucial when running press defense. Players should call out to their teammates to let them know where they are positioning themselves and when they are applying pressure. This allows the team to work together to disrupt the opposing team's offense and force turnovers.
• Keep an eye on the clock: Press defense can be tiring for players, so it's important to be aware of the game clock and time remaining. It can be beneficial to use press defense in specific situations or at specific times of the game, such as when the opposing team is trying to run out the clock, or when you are down by a few points and need to force turnovers.
• It's worth mentioning that press defense is a high risk-high reward strategy, if the defense is not executed correctly, it could lead to easy baskets for the opposing team. It's important to be aware of the players that are being pressed and their skill sets, also the spacing on the court, being aware of the positions of the players on the floor and the time remaining on the game. Like with other strategies, practice and repetition are key.