here's what to do to handle the oh so insane defense on nba 2k9.
1. First of make sure you played enough of 1 on 1 and play against somebody challenging like kobe or lebron. Don't you dare stop playing them until you beat them on pro. Granted I did it on my first try but you have to refuse to give up because it can be discouraging when kobe or lebron can't miss or keeps making you autographed signed posters
2. Use your lock down defense only when necessary. You dont actually need to press that button unless a player is closing into the key.
3. Be smart but please contest every shot. The Blocking system in this game is amazing. Its much more on point than it has been in a long time. Know the shooters and don't ever give them a chance to take an open shot. Even fadaway jumpers are easy money to block now.
4. Here's something thats very complicated, because of picks. Your defense will fall apart usually by a set pick because the computer gets confused of whom their supposed to guard so when you see a pick occurring you have two choices. -Either immediately switch to another player and hit the lock down D button on the player with the ball OR swtich to the player who is guarding the guy who set the pick (preferred) and let the computer reset the picked player to the ball handler because either their gonna go for an open shot or get it into the big man. You either risk a low percentage 3 or a high percentage 2 inside.
5. PUNISH STAR PLAYERS. DONT LET KOBE, LEBRON, P.PIERCE Etc. BREATH. IF they get on a roll, your in trouble but keep them on the outside if you can and swat them on the inside/outside no matter what.
6. Play LONGER Quarters. I used to play 6 then 7 and then 8 but to really have realistic game, post 2k7, I found you need at least 9mins . The problem with shorter quarters is there's not really enough time to get back in the game due to nasty clutch factors. I recently played east vs. west and I can name countless times that I was down by ten or more points. the highest lead I had in the game was a "Tie." But because I had a enough time in the quarters not only was I able to come back but in the 4th quarter we were able to close it out and win by 5.
7. Harras everybody but when they go inside let the computer guard in the post. The cpu has a better chance of swating correctly than you do because they know better and may not foul as bad. Plus they can cause enough contact to mess up the shot. YOU should remain on the point guard or a player close by and if they back down your cpu player in the post, try to go in and snatch the ball. If you choose to get backed down, its easier to get reach in steals especially if its a missmatch but act quick or its an easy bucket.
8. Always make sure your lock on D is on. Watch that icon and make sure you see the red spot comes on when you need to hit the button.
9. If you move the shot stick up on Defence it can obstruct their shot a little. ITs good if you want to avoid fouling a three point shooter to avoid falling for a pumpfake.
10. Guard the guards the majority of the time especially the point guard. If he can't set up a play it forces the offense to do hail marys. Also watch the point guard and as he comes up, try to switch to players he may want to pass to and try to hit the steal button in those passing lanes. Also if you harras stars without the ball, it also forces the offense run hail mary plays. Otherswise, just don't give up or else the offense will punish you. Some times its not matter how bad your defense is. Keep your offense at grade A+ or else you might as well start the game over.
one last. Don't be ashamed to play on "rookie" just until you're ready to move up again.
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