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Dribble your way past the opponents in NBA 2K26 in the most effective way possible and create more chances for your team.
A successful shot in NBA 2K26 depends on two major factors. These are, namely, the animation of the jump shot and your distance from the basket. Any disruptions in either could result in the ball missing the hoop entirely. With all factors taken into consideration, you aim and hope for the best.
We have shortlisted a few tips to help make your experience of taking a shot in NBA 2K26 a bit easier. In this article, we will look at how to shoot in NBA 2K26.
Taking a Shot in NBA 2K26
While on court, you have the option to take a shot from anywhere you wish. To increase your chances of a hoop, however, it is important that you approach a safe distance and take the shot without any interference. To take a shot, you can press the shoot button, ‘Square | RS’ on PlayStation, or the ‘X | RS’ button on Xbox. Let us look at how to perform the jump shot in NBA 2K26.
Jump Shot in NBA 2K26
The effectiveness of a Jump Shot in NBA 2K26 boils down to how perfectly you time the release of your action. There is a slim window of opportunity where you will be able to land the shot perfectly inside the basket, but this will take time to master, especially considering how fast-paced the game is.
To perform the jump shot, you can hold down the shoot button. When you feel the time is right, release the button and watch as the ball flies towards a beautiful hoop or an embarrassing miss. You can help adjust your timing with the help of the shot meter.
Also read: NBA 2K26: Controls Guide
Shoot Meter in NBA 2K26
NBA 2K26 features a meter system that helps personalize your game by adding a level of precision and perfection to your shots. When you toggle on the meter, you will receive an assisting green HUD, which will appear on your screen as you are about to take the shot. This helps you time your shot more effectively.
All you need to do is wait for the meter to fill up till the ideal release point is indicated by the green blip. Hitting the shoot button at that very moment will increase your chances significantly for a successful throw. Note that you also have to ensure that you are angled and positioned correctly to aid in this assist.
You can always choose to add or remove the meter from your gameplay. Simply do this by following the steps below.
Add/Remove Shoot Meter
- From the main menu, go to the ‘Features’ tab at the end.
- Now click on ‘Customize HUB.’
- From the list of categories, select ‘Shot Meter Shots.’
- Now, click on visibility for shots and toggle on or off.
Also read: NBA2K26: All Achievements and Trophies
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