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Foul Baiting in NBA 2K26 might not be easy or convenient, but you can use these methods to earn some fouls and score some free points.
Foul Baiting, aka the action of earning a foul in basketball through exaggerated demeanor or provoking an opponent, is a well-known tactic. Through it, players can earn free throws for their team that might prove crucial for the game, especially during the fourth quarter. However, despite being a common occurrence in real life, NBA 2K26 does not have a dedicated foul bait feature. But there are still some alternative ways that you can try.
How To Foul Bait in NBA 2K26
As we said, 2K did not give gamers a dedicated button in their latest installment in the NBA franchise. However, there are various other ways to draw a foul. Of course, these can be a bit inconvenient or difficult for players who do not have a firm grip on the game’s mechanics, but with time, they can learn it. Furthermore, foul baiting can be a good method if your Small Forward or Power Forward is struggling to score points.
Try To Make Contact With Your Opponent
A personal foul in basketball refers to an illegal physical contact made by one player to another. Due to the realistic gameplay for NBA 2K26, fouls feel as authentic as their real-life counterpart. With a little practice, you can learn to spot opportunities where the defender might be forced to make contact with you. However, this does not mean that you should always try to do it or constantly take contested shots or dribble headfirst towards multiple opponents.
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Use Pump Fakes
Pump Fakes in NBA 2K26 can occasionally earn you some important fouls. To perform it, instead of holding down the X/Square button for a shot, quickly tap it. This can provoke an aggressive defender to try and block your shot, which might result in illegal contact at times. Additionally, this method is most effective in close quarters and especially in the paint.
Use Finishing Moves
Finishing moves and gathers are a great way to move into some open space in the paint in NBA 2K26. However, similar to pump fakes, they are also a great method to force an opponent to commit a foul against you. In addition to that, we recommend mixing the two actions together for an improved chance of illegal contact. For example, performing a spin gather and then doing a pump fake after that might give you the chance to earn a personal foul.
Use Builds Suited for Foul Baiting
There are various types of builds in NBA 2K26, and while all of them can give you a foul sometimes, some are more effective than the rest. Builds such as Paint Beast or Slasher fall into this category due to their nature of drawing physical contact and being in contested situations. Thus, these kinds of builds that thrive in close quarters will earn fouls more than the other types.
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