NBA 2K7

To throw an alley-oop pass, hold L1 and O simultaneously when your passing player and receiving player are near the 3-point arch. You can also attempt a monster alley-oop when a good dunking player is calling for the ball by holding L1 and O.

Use Dual Player Control passing to put a specific player into motion. Press A to select the player, then press any direction on the directional button to send them in that general direction.

Use the shot stick for a jumper out of a post up, or perform a Drop Step by holding L1, then R1, and quickly pressing and releasing L1 twice to spin towards the basket. If winning the post up battle near the basket, hold R1 and use the shot stick for a post-er.

To shoot a free throw, pull back the shot stick until ready, then release to shoot, aiming for a smooth motion for best accuracy.

Call for a pick by pressing L2 while in control of the ball to get free from a defender. To call an intentional foul on defense, press L2. To call for a double team on the ball-handler when on defense, press the button.

To attempt to pick the ball handler's dribble, move the right analog stick in the direction you wish to swipe. You can also intercept a pass in midair by moving the right analog stick when the pass is on the way, or try a lunging pass steal by holding R1 and moving the right analog stick while running towards the passing lane.

To jump in front of an offensive player and attempt to draw a charge, press the circle button. If your player is stationary and in position outside the charge circle when an offensive player barrels into him, the referees should generally call a charge.

To block a shot, press Δ as the ball handler begins their shot. To power up your shot block, press and hold R1 and then press Δ.

While on defense, press X to switch to the player closest to the ball. To switch to a specific defender, press R2 to call up Player Icons and then press the corresponding button, or press L1 after R2 to switch to the defender closest to the basket.

Ability Icons, such as a star, next to a player's name indicate their strengths: Shoe for speed, '3' for 3-point shooting, Crosshairs for a good jumpshot, Star for a high overall rating, and Hand for high defensive skills.