NBA 2K21's shooting is similar to previous years, but if you want to be a better shooter, you will need to learn some new skills.

2K21 Shooting Basics

NBA 2K21 has many different shooting methods, including dunks, layups, jump shots, post shots and so on. Shooting is similar to previous years, and you have many options to choose from. You can shoot with the buttons or with the stick, but no matter which one you choose, you have to consider some things.

How to shoot in NBA 2K21

     §Press the X Button (Xbox) or Square Button (PlayStation) to Shoot.

     §Shooting can also be done with the Right Stick

Shooting with Buttons

When you use the button to shoot and use the Shoot Meter, you will press and hold the shot button according to your platform, and then hold it until the gauge is line up with the center of the shot meter. The closer you get to the middle of the shot meter then better and more accurate your shot will be. If your shot is perfect, the meter will flash green to let you know that you have released the shot at a good time.

Shooting with the Stick

In these two methods, button shooting is easier to learn. But shooting with the stick is also an option. However, instead of holding the button to shoot, you pull the right stick and then flick it to release the shot. The closer you flick the stick to the center, the more accurate your shot.

Change Shot Settings

You can change the settings to determine whether you make or miss a shot to the player's stats. The Real Player % option can be changed the Controller Settings under the "Shot Timing" section. If you want your shots to go in depending on how good your player's ratings are, change this to Real Player %.

Becoming a better shooter in 2k21

Putting it all together is easier said than done, but there are plenty of feedback tools to use in 2K21 that'll make you a better shooter. While you're learning the basics of shooting and getting your timing down, there is a shot feedback tool that will pop up at the top of the screen to let you know how good your shot was and what the rating was for the shot. Pay attention to this as it pops up right after you release your shot and can give you valuable information in terms of what you did wrong or right on the shot.

There's more to shooting in NBA 2K21 than just pressing a button at the right time. There are variables that come into play in a live game like being guarded, for example that can throw off even the best shooters. Players also have hot zones where they are better shooters. Knowing these as well as taking good shots AND using the correct timing and aiming is the only way to get better at shooting in NBA 2K21.

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