NBA 2K26: Stepback Dribble Animation Requirements

Choose the right type of Stepback dribble animation in NBA 2K26 to personalize and improve your ball-handling skills.

Stepback Dribble Animation in NBA 2K26 (Image via 2K Games)
Stepback Dribble Animation in NBA 2K26 (Image via 2K Games)

The Stepback dribble in NBA 2K26 helps create space and time for gaining a better position when in a tight spot. This is a perfect tool when matched up with clean, far-ranged, and high-ranged shooting skills. When performing this move, your player will take a quick step back in a fake motion, confusing the defender and causing them to potentially stumble if part of an effective combo.

With the right set of animations to go along with it, the effectiveness of this step-back dribble will further heighten. In this article, we will explore all the hesitation dribble animation requirements in NBA 2K26.

Steback Dribble Animation in NBA 2K26

List of all Stepback Dribble Animation requirements in NBA 2K26 (Image via 2K Games)
List of all Stepback Dribble Animation requirements in NBA 2K26 (Image via 2K Games)

The Stepback dribble helps create space between you and the defender by having your player hop backwards while simultaneously continuing the dribble action. To perform the stepback dribble, you can flick the RS (Right Stick) down while at the same time holding the R2/RT button. You can also choose to move your LS (Left Stick) away from the basket before shooting + Square/X to perform a Stepback jumper shot.

There are a total of 23 different hesitation dribble animations in NBA 2K26. With every build that you create, the physical features of your player will play a role in determining animation compatibility. Let us take a look at all the requirements for the Stepback dribble style.

List of All Steback Dribble Animation Requirements

Package NameBall HandlingMinimum HeightMaximum Height
Basic255’97’4
Normal405’97’4
Pro705’97’4
Chris Paul805’96’9
Darius Garland845’96’4
Devin Booker855’96’9
De’Aaron Fox895’96’4
Giannis Antekokounmpo656’107’4
James Harden865’96’9
Jayson Tatum755’96’9
Jalem Brunson905’96’4
Jimmy Butler705’96’9
Joel Embiid556’107’4
Kawhi Leonard805’96’9
Kemba Walker895’96’4
Klay Thomson755’96’4
Kyrie Irving905’96’4
Luka Doncic845’96’9
Paul George755’96’9
Stephen Curry925’96’4
Trae Young925’96’4
Tyrese Haliburton795’96’9
Vince Carter705’96’9

Also read: NBA 2K26: All Hesitation Dribble Animation Requirements


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