Tips on shooting releases please

[TheMan16]

Like how do you guys master shooting releases in 2k13. It's so hard this year to play because most of my offense online and offline revolves jumpshooting and fadeaways and pull up jumpers. Prior to 2k12 i didn't have to practice at all with a player. I knew that once i saw the ball over the jump shooters forehead that was the time to let go of the shooting button. But now it's so weird and inconsistent for me. Any tips on mastering shooting releases

[EccentricMeat]

Quote: Originally Posted by TheMan16

Like how do you guys master shooting releases in 2k13. It's so hard this year to play because most of my offense online and offline revolves jumpshooting and fadeaways and pull up jumpers. Prior to 2k12 i didn't have to practice at all with a player. I knew that once i saw the ball over the jump shooters forehead that was the time to let go of the shooting button. But now it's so weird and inconsistent for me. Any tips on mastering shooting releases

Get comfortable with one team. Go into Freestyle practice and shoot with everyone until you know their release points.

That's about all there is to know. Remember that sometimes you have to release the shot at a different point when behind the arc as compared to mid range.

[Spartan901]

go to presentation options and turn on the feature to show shot timing. It will tell you if you're releasing too early, too late, perfect, if it was a good shot, heavily contested, etc. Oh and practice

[NINJAK2]

Quote: Originally Posted by EccentricMeat

Get comfortable with one team. Go into Freestyle practice and shoot with everyone until you know their release points. That's about all there is to know. Remember that sometimes you have to release the shot at a different point when behind the arc as compared to mid range.

Eccentric? Do you think we should release the shot a little earlier/later when playing online? I use the Sixers exclusively and I'm always bricking wide open shots with my players when online but not nearly as bad offline. Having a hard time with timing online..

[Ionowut]

I agree with the shot feedback answer, it helps tremendously. Some have quick releases and others have delayed ones... Just keep practicing until you nail it.

[SMOKEYYY]

thats one of the great things of this game is that just like real life everybody has a slight variation of their shot..
the best way to learn is by playing time and just getting used to each players shooting strengths..

you can also use the shot feedback which can be turned on and shows release timing and shot grade, but personally ive never trusted this and have just gone with my instincts..

pick a team and use them consistently to learn not just about their shot releases but also hot & cold spots on the court which each player has (including your mycarreer player)

[Playboy™]

i go to the practice and shot all day with each player to no there timing thats what i do with every 2k game

[johhnywave]

Yeah, online drives me nuts. I have guys down pact offline and then I go online and I miss every wide open mid j.


I don't get it...

Should I hold the release as if it were offline, despite the animation lagging behind? I do that and I miss.

Should I hold the release as the animation shows on the screen?
I do that and I miss.

Terrible.