A1 vid as always Chef! My main thing with the defense and contest system is --- CONSISTENCY! As long as it remains consistent, I think it will be easier to understand and execute effectively.
I 100 percent agree man, it looks like they're still in the process of tweaking so I'll constantly monitor this. The rules seem to be predictable now on the perimeter, and a little bit more balanced as long as you're in position and have the right physicals and ratings. But I'll check for some inconsistencies still! Consistency is always key for this, since you really want to plan which shots you take and in which situation. I take calculated risks on tough shots using my knowledge of the system, and if it's inconsistent I feel like I'm going in blind into a shot creation opportunity
@@KevinCruz016 Get you a BIG and test that Interior Defense too. There's def some inconsistencies in there. Seems like it's more effective when it's BIG vs BIG. As opposed to anyone else vs BIG. I see smaller guys dunking and hitting lay ups all over Defensive Bigs. But seems more balanced on the BIG vs BIG side.
It is consistent though, the goal is to get the Offense to put the ball on the floor. Use their aggressiveness against them by dropping the adrenaline then you have a higher chance to force a miss. A lot of players have late close-out because they’re depending on the rating and badge too much. Control the players decide how you want to play before the ball in even near the offense.
@BigRighteousXL I believe it's more that layups are overtuned than interior defense being weak. A lot of bigs I see getting dunked on dont meet the offensive player until it's too late
@@BigRighteousXL for bigs it’s like this : someone has to slow down the offensive player to allow you to get into position. A lot of bigs are out of position because the offense has a clear line to the hoop. Also you need perimeter defense not just interior so you can get immovable bronze.
Tip for some shot creators out there. Make sure you change the timing of when you shoot. Just because they are beside you doesnt mean they'll contest you Played a 99 perim 6'6 and hit quite a few middies once he turned his hips to cut me off (80 middy) It's also a good way to test how theyre playing defense
People say it’s broken but its more about angles than anything else. I’ve played against plenty high Perimeter Defense guys that only know how to Body up or keep a hand up. As a shot creator pace is keys to getting what you need out the situations. Usually if they are in a chase animation the hands up is delayed significantly
@SkyDiizzy Exactly! My main weakness as a defender is that it's fairly easy to get to the basket in the first few possessions against me because of how heavily I play the shot. I know how hard it can be to stop someone who's gotten a rhythm in the first few possessions Timing, pace, and a bit of boldness is key
Gotta get the adrenaline bars up off them lol. You been surprised by how much it affects decision making. Only time the offense will get a rhythm is if they start screening and I can’t get and adrenaline bar off the offense.
I know this has probably been circulating around but you definitely need to check out rhythm shooting in different game modes especially the Rec. I tested shooting with button vs rhythm shooting and the button takes the cake this season. Does it feel different for anyone else??
I went 90 percent rhythm in my Rec runs today and a few button shots and I will say button shooting feels way better than it was pre-patch. I also had success with rhythm shooting, and felt like as long as I was open I could hit anything. But will observe some more!
Hello Kevin and thanks for every video, for me is oxygen to understand the dynamics of the game. An off topic: could you tell me your camera instructions? I cannot replicate them, thanks in advance.
Hi Marco, it's 2K camera, 6 or 7 height, and 6 or 7 zoom. I love how it gives you a better scan of the floor compared to 2K low, and it zooms you in a little bit more into the action to appreciate the game better!
Unrelated to this specific video: What are your top triple threat styles? Been switching between Curry, MJ, and D. Book. Not sure which explosive btb launch I like the most and haven't tried many other styles
All have their drawbacks, but I gravitate more towards Curry just because of the lateral and side jab step speed. Book's got an extra long wind-up that I really don't like. I need to look into MJ a bit, but I remember also being fine with Lavine.
Thanks Cruz, great video but the gane should have not been touched in the first place. They messed up everything, if anything they interior defense and lane steals were the only thing that needed some adjustments.
I have thoughts on the shooting patch, but small guards are now more empowered to do that hide behind screens fading threes stuff that I really hate lol. At this stage, I'm just gonna try and adapt man. Try to understand what changes were made, and see how that can benefit guys with our knowledge and playstyle. I will say after the patch, I'm now shooting over 60 percent from 3 (hovering at 50 before patch). Not a fan of being able to shoot that well, but alas, it is what it is.
I hate this as now my 6’2” guard with great perimeter defense but normal wingspan and great shooting can hardly get decent contests. I do like it that it nerfs those corny 5’9” builds tho
Please tell me why rhythm shooting does not feel or hit the same after last friday. They had to have messed with rhythm shooting cause of xbox and the paddles?
A1 vid as always Chef! My main thing with the defense and contest system is --- CONSISTENCY! As long as it remains consistent, I think it will be easier to understand and execute effectively.
I 100 percent agree man, it looks like they're still in the process of tweaking so I'll constantly monitor this. The rules seem to be predictable now on the perimeter, and a little bit more balanced as long as you're in position and have the right physicals and ratings. But I'll check for some inconsistencies still!
Consistency is always key for this, since you really want to plan which shots you take and in which situation. I take calculated risks on tough shots using my knowledge of the system, and if it's inconsistent I feel like I'm going in blind into a shot creation opportunity
@@KevinCruz016 Get you a BIG and test that Interior Defense too. There's def some inconsistencies in there. Seems like it's more effective when it's BIG vs BIG. As opposed to anyone else vs BIG. I see smaller guys dunking and hitting lay ups all over Defensive Bigs. But seems more balanced on the BIG vs BIG side.
It is consistent though, the goal is to get the Offense to put the ball on the floor. Use their aggressiveness against them by dropping the adrenaline then you have a higher chance to force a miss. A lot of players have late close-out because they’re depending on the rating and badge too much. Control the players decide how you want to play before the ball in even near the offense.
@BigRighteousXL I believe it's more that layups are overtuned than interior defense being weak. A lot of bigs I see getting dunked on dont meet the offensive player until it's too late
@@BigRighteousXL for bigs it’s like this : someone has to slow down the offensive player to allow you to get into position. A lot of bigs are out of position because the offense has a clear line to the hoop. Also you need perimeter defense not just interior so you can get immovable bronze.
Tip for some shot creators out there. Make sure you change the timing of when you shoot. Just because they are beside you doesnt mean they'll contest you
Played a 99 perim 6'6 and hit quite a few middies once he turned his hips to cut me off (80 middy)
It's also a good way to test how theyre playing defense
People say it’s broken but its more about angles than anything else. I’ve played against plenty high Perimeter Defense guys that only know how to Body up or keep a hand up. As a shot creator pace is keys to getting what you need out the situations.
Usually if they are in a chase animation the hands up is delayed significantly
@SkyDiizzy Exactly! My main weakness as a defender is that it's fairly easy to get to the basket in the first few possessions against me because of how heavily I play the shot. I know how hard it can be to stop someone who's gotten a rhythm in the first few possessions
Timing, pace, and a bit of boldness is key
Gotta get the adrenaline bars up off them lol. You been surprised by how much it affects decision making. Only time the offense will get a rhythm is if they start screening and I can’t get and adrenaline bar off the offense.
I could watch that lil chef shuffle step shot all day 😂
I know this has probably been circulating around but you definitely need to check out rhythm shooting in different game modes especially the Rec. I tested shooting with button vs rhythm shooting and the button takes the cake this season. Does it feel different for anyone else??
I went 90 percent rhythm in my Rec runs today and a few button shots and I will say button shooting feels way better than it was pre-patch. I also had success with rhythm shooting, and felt like as long as I was open I could hit anything. But will observe some more!
No way bro lol
Hello Kevin and thanks for every video, for me is oxygen to understand the dynamics of the game. An off topic: could you tell me your camera instructions? I cannot replicate them, thanks in advance.
Hi Marco, it's 2K camera, 6 or 7 height, and 6 or 7 zoom. I love how it gives you a better scan of the floor compared to 2K low, and it zooms you in a little bit more into the action to appreciate the game better!
@@KevinCruz016 thanks again bro
Pre keep up the good work appreciate it bruh
Thank you bro!
Unrelated to this specific video: What are your top triple threat styles?
Been switching between Curry, MJ, and D. Book. Not sure which explosive btb launch I like the most and haven't tried many other styles
PERSONALLY MJ & KOBE ARE THE TWO BEST IMO💯
All have their drawbacks, but I gravitate more towards Curry just because of the lateral and side jab step speed. Book's got an extra long wind-up that I really don't like. I need to look into MJ a bit, but I remember also being fine with Lavine.
Lavines feels super quick and fast for me and it’s what I use on my Melo build
Nice, gonna retry some of these based on your suggestions. Not a fan of Kobe's personally but I've used the other options occasionally
Thank god we lost a few in the rec on the last play and my teammate had his hand on the shooters face and it registered as wide open....it was b.s.
Thanks Cruz, great video but the gane should have not been touched in the first place. They messed up everything, if anything they interior defense and lane steals were the only thing that needed some adjustments.
I have thoughts on the shooting patch, but small guards are now more empowered to do that hide behind screens fading threes stuff that I really hate lol. At this stage, I'm just gonna try and adapt man. Try to understand what changes were made, and see how that can benefit guys with our knowledge and playstyle.
I will say after the patch, I'm now shooting over 60 percent from 3 (hovering at 50 before patch). Not a fan of being able to shoot that well, but alas, it is what it is.
I hate this as now my 6’2” guard with great perimeter defense but normal wingspan and great shooting can hardly get decent contests.
I do like it that it nerfs those corny 5’9” builds tho
Kruz I need the Steph curry dribble beak down video 😅❤
Please tell me why rhythm shooting does not feel or hit the same after last friday. They had to have messed with rhythm shooting cause of xbox and the paddles?
Definitely not the same. Feels more inconsistent. They added more rng to it for sure.
Absolutely feels different
What’s that hop jumper
Steph
This is how it should have been from the release of the game 🤦♂️🤦♂️
Shoot the same shots
This shit is a horrible change