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How To Dribble In NBA 2K22?

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Learning how to dribble is pretty important in NBA 2K22. It is a skill that will help you to open up opposition defenses. Combine these sick handles with some special moves and you will be able to make your own highlight reel in the game. So, scroll down and find out how to perform and successfully attempt a dribble in 2K22.

How to perform a Dribble in NBA 2K22?

NBA 2K22 How To Dribble | Dribbling Guide And Controls

To dribble you will have to use the right analog stick. You can later combine it with other keys to perform special moves. These are all the dribble combinations:

MOVE TYPE PS4 / PS5 CONTROLS
XBOX ONE / SERIES X CONTROLS
Behind the Back Move RIGHT ANALOG STICK down left then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand.
Move RIGHT ANALOG STICK down left then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand.
Behind the Back Escape When dribbling with the right hand, move and hold RIGHT ANALOG STICK down left.
When dribbling with the right hand, move and hold RIGHT ANALOG STICK down left.
Between Legs Cross Move RIGHT ANALOG STICK left then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand.
Move RIGHT ANALOG STICK left then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand.
Between Legs Escape Move and hold RIGHT ANALOG STICK left when dribbling with the right hand.
Move and hold RIGHT ANALOG STICK left when dribbling with the right hand.
Crossover When dribbling with the right hand. Move RIGHT ANALOG STICK up left then quickly release.
When dribbling with the right hand. Move RIGHT ANALOG STICK up left then quickly release.
Crossover Escape When dribbling with right-hand move and hold RIGHT ANALOG STICK up left.
When dribbling with right-hand move and hold RIGHT ANALOG STICK up left.
Half Spin Rotate RIGHT ANALOG STICK in a quarter-circle from right to up then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand.
Rotate RIGHT ANALOG STICK in a quarter-circle from right to up then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand.
Hard Stop / Stutter Tap L2 while driving for a quick change of speed.
Tap LT while driving for a quick change of speed.
Hesitation Move the RIGHT ANALOG STICK then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand.
Move the RIGHT ANALOG STICK right then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand.
Hesitation Escape Move and hold RIGHT ANALOG STICK right when dribbling with the right hand.
Move and hold RIGHT ANALOG STICK right when dribbling with the right hand.
Hold Off DefendeRight Analog Stick Hold the L2 button.
Hold the LT button.
In and Out Move the RIGHT ANALOG STICK up right then quickly release while dribbling with the right hand.
Move the RIGHT ANALOG STICK up right then quickly release while dribbling with the right hand.
Momentum Between Legs Cross Click R2 and simultaneously move RIGHT ANALOG STICK left then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand.
Click RT and simultaneously move RIGHT ANALOG STICK left then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand.
Momentum Behind the Back Click R2 and simultaneously move RIGHT ANALOG STICK down left then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand.
Click RT and simultaneously move RIGHT ANALOG STICK down left then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand.
Momentum Crossover Click R2 and simultaneously move RIGHT ANALOG STICK up left then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand.
Click RT and simultaneously move RIGHT ANALOG STICK up left then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand.
Momentum Hesitation Click R2 and simultaneously move RIGHT ANALOG STICK right then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand.
Click RT and simultaneously move RIGHT ANALOG STICK right then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand.
Momentum Stepback Click R2 and simultaneously move RIGHT ANALOG STICK down then quickly release.
Click RT and simultaneously move RIGHT ANALOG STICK down then quickly release.
Signature Size-up Move and hold the RIGHT ANALOG STICK up from a standing dribble.
Move and hold the RIGHT ANALOG STICK up from a standing dribble.
Signature Park Size-up Repeatedly tap the L2 button from a stand dribble.
Repeatedly tap the LT button from a stand dribble.
Spin Rotate the RIGHT ANALOG STICK clockwise then quickly and release when dribbling with the right hand.
Rotate the RIGHT ANALOG STICK clockwise then quickly and release when dribbling with the right hand.
Stepback Move RIGHT ANALOG STICK down then quickly release.
Move RIGHT ANALOG STICK down then quickly release.

This is everything you need to know about how to Dribble in NBA 2K22. While you are here, you can also have a look at How To Get The Gym Rat Badge Quickly In NBA 2k22.

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