NBA 2K26: How To Dribble

Dribble your way past the opponents in NBA 2K26 in the most effective way possible and create more chances for your team.

How to dribble in NBA 2K26 (Image vis 2K Games)
How to dribble in NBA 2K26 (Image via 2K Games)

There are four core fundamental factors that require practice to master NBA 2K26. These are, namely, learning how to pass the ball, shoot baskets, dunk hoops, and dribble. Passing helps move the team forward, while shooting and dunking the ball will help score points. Dribbling, on the other hand, is key when it comes to moving the ball around the court. Apart from that, it is useful for creating positions and making plays.

In this article, we will look at how to dribble and its various controls in NBA 2K26.

How To Dribble in NBA 2K26

Dribble past the opponents (Image via 2K Games)
Dribble past the opponents (Image via 2K Games)

Dribble in NBA 2K26 is an automatic command that initiates the moment a player receives the ball. But once you begin dribbling, there are a variety of combinations to help make the most out of it. These include trickery tactics, using combos to get past multiple players, or some neat trick to confuse them. With the list below, we can look at all the dribble combos in NBA 2K26.

Also read: NBA 2K26: All Dribble Pull-Up Animation Requirements

List of Dribble Combos in NBA 2K26

Dribble Skill tricks (Image via 2K Games)
Dribble Skill tricks (Image via 2K Games)
CommandPlayStation InputXbox Input
MoveLSLS
SprintHold R2 + move LSHold RT + move LS
Signature Size-upMove RS left or rightMove RS left or right
Quick ProtectWhen dribbling, press L2 When dribbling, press LT
In and OutWhen dribbling, move RS up-right and releaseWhen dribbling, move RS up-right and release
HesitationWhen dribbling (with right hand), move RS right and releaseWhen dribbling (with right hand), move RS right and release
Hesitation EscapeWhen dribbling (with right hand), press R2 + move RSWhen dribbling (with right hand), press RT + move RS
CrossoverWhen dribbling (with right hand), move RS up-left and releaseWhen dribbling (with right hand), move RS up-left and release
Driving Signature ComboWhen dribbling (with right hand), move RS up and release twiceWhen dribbling (with right hand), move RS up and release twice
Attacking CrossoverWhen dribbling, press R2 + move RS up-left and releaseWhen dribbling, press RT + move RS up-left and release
Crossover ComboWhen dribbling (with right hand), move the RS left-right and releaseWhen dribbling (with right hand), move the RS left-right and release
Crossover Combo ChainWhen dribbling from a stationary position, move the RS left-right repeatedly and releaseWhen dribbling from a stationary position, move the RS left-right repeatedly and release
Breakdown ComboMove RS up and releaseMove RS up and release
Between Legs CrossWhen dribbling (with right hand), move RS left and releaseWhen dribbling (with right hand), move RS left and release
Escape CrossoverWhen dribbling (with right hand), press R2 + move RS left and releaseWhen dribbling (with right hand), press RT + move RS left and release
Behind the BackWhen dribbling (with right hand), move RS down-left and releaseWhen dribbling (with right hand), move RS down-left and release
StepbackMove RS down and releaseMove RS down and release
Stepback CrossoverR2 + move RS down and releaseRT + move RS down and release
SpinWhen dribbling (with right hand), rotate RS clockwise and releaseWhen dribbling (with right hand), rotate RS clockwise and release
Half SpinWhen dribbling (with right hand), rotate RS from right-up anti-clockwise and releaseWhen dribbling (with right hand), rotate RS from right-up anti-clockwise and release
Triple Threat EmoteD-Pad down (MyPLayer mode)D-Pad down (MyPLayer mode)
Triple Threat Side JabWith your left foot pivoted, move RS right and releaseWith your left foot pivoted, move RS right and release
Triple Threat Large JabWith your left foot pivoted, move RS up-right and releaseWith your left foot pivoted, move RS up-right and release
Triple Threat Mid-StepoverWith your left foot pivoted, move RS up and releaseWith your left foot pivoted, move RS up and release
Triple Threat Full-StepoverWith your left foot pivoted, move RS left | up-left and releaseWith your left foot pivoted, move RS left | up-left and release
Triple Threat Back-to-Basket StepoverWith your left foot pivoted, move RS down-left and releaseWith your left foot pivoted, move RS down-left and release
Triple Threat Pump FakeWith your left foot pivoted, move RS down and releaseWith your left foot pivoted, move RS down and release
Triple Threat Hesitation EscapeR2 + Move RS left | right and releaseRT + Move RS left | right and release
Triple Threat HesitationR2 + Move RS up and releaseRT + Move RS up and release
Triple Threat StepbackR2 + Move RS down and releaseRT + Move RS down and release
Triple Threat Spin-OutR2 + Move RS clockwise and releaseRT + Move RS clockwise and release
Triple Threat Cross Spin-OutR2 + Move RS anti-clockwise and releaseRT + Move RS anti-clockwise and release

Also read: NBA 2K26: Controls Guide


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