Take the side the defender leaves
A one-on-one duel where every possession resets the pressure: you score by finishing clean baskets, and the opponent covers the hoop between your turns. The gesture you need is shown at the start of each possession, so most of the skill is reading the court before you move.
One basket each possession until the round ends
Outscore the opposing side within the round by completing successful shots. Each possession resets the pressure, so consistent scoring across the round matters more than one spectacular basket — you defend your side while attacking theirs and keep the score moving.
Follow the drag, swipe, or directional controls shown in the player, with mouse and touch support depending on the device. Movement and shooting share the same input surface, and the game tells you the active gesture at the start of each possession.
Watch the opponent's first possession to see how they cover the hoop, then attack the corner they leave open on your first chance. A quick clean angle beats a long, contested one every time.
Shoot for the side the defender just left
The opponent cannot guard every side of the hoop at once, so the open side is always the better target. Read which direction they lean, send the ball toward the corner they are leaving, and skip the guarded side even when it looks reachable.
Add arc to clear the defender in the lane
When the opponent stands between you and the rim, the fix is more height rather than a wider sideways aim. A ball released with extra arc travels over the interference and drops in from above, keeping the attempt away from the block entirely.
A blocked shot means a new spot, not a repeat
A stopped attempt ends the possession, so the next one starts the moment you recover. Move to a fresh angle instead of releasing from the same spot where you were just denied, because the opponent reads repeated positions quickly.
Keep the release point moving between possessions
Repeating the same shooting spot lets the opponent settle into a pattern and cover it early. Change the angle or the release point between possessions, even by a small step, so the next clean window stays open a little longer.
Start the round once the court settles
The boot screen spends time in a loading state before the court appears, and the first possession opens under the Level 1 readout. Let the loading bar finish and watch that opening possession before you touch the ball, because it shows the gesture for the round.
A steady string beats one hero basket
The round rewards consistent scoring, so a quiet run of clean makes carries more weight than one spectacular finish. Keep every possession ending in a made shot from the open side and the score climbs evenly, which is exactly what the round is checking.
Scoring against a moving defence
How do I score when the defence covers the hoop?
Aim for the side the defender is leaving uncovered — it is almost always the corner opposite their lean. Add height when they stand in the lane, so the ball arcs over the block and drops in instead of meeting their reach.
Is it better to shoot fast or wait for space?
Wait for the open side. A quick clean angle beats a long, contested one every time, so the moment you spend repositioning costs less than the possession you lose to a block.
Why does the opponent keep blocking my shot?
Because the shot leaves from the side the defender is covering, usually the same spot as the last attempt. Reposition to a fresh angle or lift the arc, and the next try lands where they are not standing.
Does a missed attempt end the whole round?
No — it ends that possession, and the next one starts as soon as you recover. The pressure resets between possessions, so a miss only costs the one chance, not the round.
