Controls
| Control | Action |
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Move up |
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Move down |
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Move left |
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Move right |
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Shoot or pass ball |
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Start |
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Shoot or pass ball |
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Select mode |
Basketball
In this indoor sports game played against the clock, you try to score more points than the opposing team. Dribble, shoot, pass, block or steal shots from your opponents. Choose from five game variations with up to four players. Start each game with a jump shot, and don’t dribble past your end line!
Starting a Game
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Select Players | Press the select mode button on the joystick to select from 5 game modes. |
| Start Game | Press the start button on the joystick to begin the game with the selected mode. |
Gameplay
Interface
- Home Score
- Time Remaining
- Visitor’s Score
Game Modes
There are a total of 5 different game variants, each allowing a set number of players and adjusting who is the home or visiting team.
- Game 1: 1 Player
- One player competes against a computer player. The player takes control of the home team, shooting for the left basket. Your score is on the top left-hand side of the screen.
- Game 2: 2 Players
- Two players compete against two computer players, using joysticks 1 and 2. Your team is the home team.
- Game 3: 3 Players
- Two players compete against a team of one player, and one computer player. Players 1 and 2 are on the home team, and player 3 is on the visitor team with an AI companion.
- Game 4: 4 Players, no computer
- Four players compete, with no computer players. Players 1 and 2 are on the home team, players 3 and 4 are on the visitor team.
- Game 5: 2 Players, no computer
- Two players compete against each other on the court, with no computer players. Player 1 is the home team, player 2 is the visitor team.
Offensive Play
Shooting
When in possession of the ball, press and hold the (Fire) button on the joystick to stop the player dribbling and begin preparing a shot. There are two types of shots:
- Over-head: High-arching shots, which are more challenging for a defender to block.
- Under-head: Faster & shorter-range shots which are easier for a defender to block, but take less time to perform.
Passing
When in possession of the ball, have a player on your team press and hold the (Fire) button. While they are holding the (Fire) button, press and release your controllers (Fire) button to pass the ball towards that player. Time your passes carefully - they can be intercepted by your opponents!
Defensive Play
Blocking Shots
To defend against shots from opposing players, position your player between the basket and the player in possession, and press the (Fire) button at the correct time to jump and block the trajectory of the ball.
Making Steals
In order to steal the ball, position your player’s feet even with your opponents. When the ball leaves the possessing player’s hand, move your player into the path of the ball to gain possession with the correct timing.