In NBA 2K21 are various dribbling moves with different animations available. All players can change the animation in-game on their own choice. This NBA 2K21 Dribbling Move Animation Guide will show you a comprehensive overview of all the dribblings moves and their animations in NBA 2K21.
The first table will show you all dribbling controls in game and the second table contains all moves and animation controls for dribbling. The dribbling moves are a nice set of animations in NBA 2K21. It gives you the opportunity to choose your own unique animation of your choice.
In order to change the animations you have to go to My Player Appearances, then select Animations options and you will the various types of moves and animations. You have more than two options for each animation. Some moves don’t have and on the other side some have a higher impact in game like Moving Spin Basic 1 or Crossover Pro 2.
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NBA 2K21 Dribbling Controls and Move Animation
| Dribbling | Controls |
|---|---|
| Stepback | Press R2 and then move right analog down, then release while standing and dribbling. |
| Behind the Back | Move right analog stick down and then release. |
| Between the Legs | Move right analog down left and then release. |
| In and Out | Press R2 and move right analog up and then release. |
| Sprint | Tap and hold R2 with left analog stick towards any direction you want. |
| Signature Size-up Chains | When you perform standing dribble moves quickly, this will start a special signature size-up combo moves. |
| Hesitation | Move right analog right and then release. |
| Hesitation Escape | Press R2 and then move right analog to the right and then release. |
| Crossover | Move right analog to the left and then release. |
| Half Spin | Rotate the right analog from right to left in a semi-circle. Do this from right, then up, then left. Hold and then release. |
| Behind the Back | Move right analog down and then release. |
| Behind the Back-Wrap Escape | Press R2 and then move right analog down, then release. |
| Hard Stop/Stutter | Press L2 to stop and break off defenders, then open up for a clear shot. |
| Hold Off Defenders | Hold L2 and your body will shield while you dribble around defenders. |
| Spin | Rotate right analog clockwise and then release. |
| Triple Threat Front Jab | Move right analog to the right and then release. |
| Triple Threat Quick Jab | Move right analog up and then release quickly |
| Triple Threat Mid Stepover | Move right analog up and left, then release quickly. |
| Triple Threat Full Stepover: | Move right analog left and then release quickly. |
| Triple Threat Pump Fake | Move right analog down and then release. |
| Triple Threat Side Hesitation | Press R2 and then move right analog left or right, then release |
| Triple Threat Start Dribble | Press R2 and then move right analog stick up and then release. |
| Triple Threat Stepback | Press R2 and then move right analog stick down, then release. |
| Triple Threat Spin-Out | Rotate right analog clockwise and then release. |
| Triple Threat Cross Spin-Out | Rotate right analog anti-clockwise and then release. |
| Triple Threat Attack Hesitation | Press R2 and then move right analog stick up right or up left, then release. |
| Triple Threat Hesitation | Press R2 and then move right analog stick left or right, then release. |
NBA 2K21 Dribbling Move Animation
| Dribble Move | Dribbling Animation |
|---|---|
| Dribble Style | Quick – Magic Johnson |
| Moving Crossovers | Pro 8 – Pro 2 |
| Moving Behind the Backs | Pro 3 – Pro 5 |
| Moving Spin | Basic 1 – Pro 4 |
| Moving Hesitations | Pro 3 – Pro 5 |
| Sig Size-Up | K. Irving – C. Paul – T. Hardaway |
| Park Size-Up | Park 13 – Park 5 – Park 11 |
| Basic Size-Up Packages | Pro 6 – Pro 5 |
| Size-Up Escape Packages | Pro 2 – Pro 4 |
| Triple Threat Styles | Normal 2 – WNBA 4 – Normal 1 |
