Dominant / Off-Hand Dunk: R2 + Move and hold Right Stick left or right.2-Hand Dunk: R2 + Move and hold Right Stick up while driving.Or Double-tap Square while driving while holding Left Stick toward the ball hand. Or Double-tap Square while driving while holding Left Stick toward the off-hand. Reverse Layup: Move and hold Right Stick right while driving along the right baseline.Runner / Floater: Move and hold Right Stick down while driving in close range.Normal Layup: Move and hold Right Stick up while driving.Free Throw: Press and hold Square or move and hold Right Stick then release.Bank Shot: Move and hold Right Stick up and release.Y – Overhead Skip Pass (tap) / Alley-oop (double tap) / Lead to Basket (hold).B – Bounce Pass (tap) / Flash Pass (double tap) / Receiver Control (hold).LB – Call Play (tap) / Pick Control (hold).LT – Post Up (hold) / Dribble Moves (tap).Triangle – Overhead Skip Pass (tap) / Alley-oop (double tap) / Lead to Basket (hold).Square – Shoot (tap for Pump Fake / Hop).
However, in 2K21 Arcade Edition, the signature shot timing feature is available in full force. You might be asking yourself what's the difference between NBA 2K21 Arcade Edition and a game like NBA 2K Mobile? Well, 2K Mobile, the free option (2K21 "can" feel free if you're already on Apple Arcade subscription) is card-based, and also, the game doesn't penalize you much for poor shot timing. It can be a bit confusing when playing different NBA games on mobile.