User manual SEGA DREAMCAST GAMES NBA 2K1

[. . . ] 28 >>>SUBJECT fold Thank you for purchasing Sega Sports NBA 2K1. You have in your hands the most detailed and realistic basketball simulation ever created. OPPONENTS ARE EVERYWHERE. . . 10 seconds left on the clock, you have the ball and your team is down by one. Quickly you call a timeout, and while you're trying to figure out what play you want to run, your opponent John is typing in a little message for you. No time to read his comments as they scroll by on the ticker, you need to concentrate. If the big man is doubled on the blocks, somebody's gotta be open. [. . . ] Pressing Turbo (R) will help compensate. >>>INTENTIONAL FOUL With the default control scheme you must call for an intentional foul. First, it toggles the steal button to an intentional foul button (for one play only). Second, it instructs all your computer - controlled teammates to intentionally foul the ball - handler. NOTE: there are alternate control schemes available that have intentional foul on a primary button >>>COACH'S FILE Charging / Blocking So what's the difference between a charge and a block?By making sure the analog stick is dead center at the moment of contact. If you're moving the stick you'll get called for blocking, If you're set and the stick is in the middle, the offense will get called for a charge. >>>DOUBLE TEAMING You can call for a double team at any time by pressing the D-pad and then the L trigger. The nearest teammate will switch from his man over to yours and help tighten the defense on the ball - handler. >>>DEFENDING PASSES A good way to steal the ball is by closing the passing lanes. Jump in front of passes to deflect them away from their target and into your possession ­ however, you need to be quick to pick up the loose ball. >>>DEFENSIVE SETS Press the D-Pad to bring up the menu and then press A, B, X, or Y to select the corresponding defensive set: A B X Y Full Court Press: Defenders pick up their man after the inbound pass Half Court Press: Defenders pick up their man at the half court line Half Court Trap: Defenders try to trap the ball handler at the half court line Half Court Set: Instructs players on your team to set up in a basic defense >>>COACH'S FILE Defending the Post When you are being posted up, watch for the player to make his move. When you see him start to spin left or right, push your stick in the same direction and press the block button. If you time it right you can block or at least affect the shooter's shot. 18 19 fold >>>PAUSE MENU Stats Cameras Replay Controls A B X Y L R D-Pad Analog Stick Play at real time speed Zoom Out Zoom In Replay Panel ON / OFF Rewind (analog) Fast forward (analog) Moves aim indicator Controls the camera angle Current game stats for both teams, as well as an updated injury report can be accessed here. There are many different camera angles to choose from. >>>GAME MODES From the Main Menu, you've got a ton of choices. Here is a quick description of all of the different game modes that NBA 2K1 has to offer. You can choose from any of the teams or leave the choice up to NBA 2K1. To play a game between random opponents, press and hold "L, " "R, " and "A" while over the team select icon. To experience the stuff of legends, don't forget to try out the new teams from the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s. SEASON Select Season on the Main Menu to go to the Season / Playoffs menu. You can also jump straight into the playoffs by simulating a season or setting up your own custom playoff tree. Once in the Season Menu, you can jump in feet-first and start the day's games or take a moment to customize your plays, players, and teams. Head on over to the practice court to get familiar with the players of your favorite team. TOURNEY Choose to either play in a new tournament or load a previously saved one. Select your teams and determine human or CPU control for each of the 4, 8, or 16 teams that are participating in your tournament. Guide your team through season after season in your quest to build a dynasty. [. . . ] Then assign players to your created team's roster. 24 25 >>>COACHING OPTIONS COACHING MOVES From this menu, you can take control of your team. You can assign defensive pressure, assign your defenders to guard certain people, or call for the double team. Allen Iverson has made his mark on the sport by consistently matching impressive shooting with an unprecedented intensity. Hailing from Hampton, Virginia, Allen began playing organized basketball at the age of nine, earning the nickname "the Answer" due to his knack for solving disputes on the court. [. . . ]