The perfect release
- Watch the ring around the ball, not your finger: let go when it fills up and turns green.
- Close shots forgive a mistake; long ones do not. The window for a three is much narrower.
- Jumping right under the hoop gives a dunk. It almost always goes in, unless the defender jumps and blocks it.
Defence
- To steal, follow the dribble rhythm and press just before the ball hits the floor. Swipe at the wrong moment and you are stuck for a beat.
- Jump together with the shooter; if you are late, the ball sails over your hand.
- Do not touch a ball that is already dropping above the rim; the basket counts anyway.
Computer levels and the 60-second shootout
The computer uses the same single button and is labelled Computer on screen. Easy, Normal and Hard differ only in reaction speed and timing accuracy. To practise shooting, try the 60-second shootout: different spots, no defender, and your personal best is saved in the browser.
FAQ
How do I improve quickly?
Play the 60-second shootout a few times to feel the release from every spot, then move up to Normal.
Does the computer cheat?
No. Speed, jumping and the rules are identical for everyone; Hard simply presses more accurately.