Action with Ball Controls Protect ball/ Backdown Shoot/Pump fake Turbo View icons Crossover Pass Pivot Call for screen Move Full TO (tap: 20-sec) Real-Time Coaching Pause Lob/Pass/Deke Defensive Controls Crouch/Box out/Arm bar Move Turbo Block/Rebound View icons Steal Switch players Take a charge Double-team Real-Time Coaching Pause Intentional foul 0802 Part No. X08-82236 Directional switch Learn Some Sick Ballhandling Moves pg. 12 Build a Dynasty over 25 Seasons pg.
CONTENTS About Photosensitive Seizures FEATURES A very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when exposed to certain visual images, including flashing lights or patterns that may appear in video games. Even people who have no history of seizures or epilepsy may have an undiagnosed condition that can cause these “photosensitive epileptic seizures” while watching video games.
STEPPIN’ IT UP In 2002, NBA Inside Drive took virtual basketball to a whole new level. Real-Time Coaching made it possible for you to call plays on the fly. As the general manager, you traded players and inked deals with free agents. And, the more than 1,000 animations gave you an incredible number of jawdropping moves. A year later it’s back—NBA Inside Drive 2003— with all-new features that’ll stun you as never before. Warm up in Practice mode before you get on the court for real.
CONTROLLING THE GAME Action without Ball OFFENSIVE CONTROLS > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Switch players Action with Ball > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Call for a pass** > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Jump/Rebound > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Call for a shot** > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Set a screen > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Pass > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Crossover/Spin/Deke > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Shoot/Pump fake > > > > > > > > > > > > > > View icons for passing > > > > > > > > > >
DEFENSIVE CONTROLS > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Switch players > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Steal > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Block/Rebound > > > > > > > > > > > > > > View icons for switching > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Take a charge > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Call for a double-team BACK > > > > > > > > > > > > Intentional foul START > > > > > > > > > > > > Pause D-pad > > > > > > > > > > > > Real-Time Coaching Left Thumbstick > > > > > > Right Thumbstick* Left Trigger > > > > > > >
COACH LIKE A PRO The plays are organized by type into groups called play lists. The name of the play list will help you know when to use the plays in that group. For instance, 3-Point plays help you get off a good three-point shot, Post plays are ideal for getting the ball to your big man down in the key, and so on. Each team will have four plays already assigned to the D-pad. You can change these assignments from the Coaching menu before the game or from the Pause menu during the game.
COACHING Calling an Offensive Play from the Pause Menu If you prefer the old-school way of doing things, you also can call an offensive play from the Pause menu. To call an offensive play 1. Press the START button to pause the game. 2. From the Pause menu, select Coaching. 4. Highlight Play List, and move the Left Thumbstick left or right to choose a group of plays. 5. Highlight Default Play, and move the Left Thumbstick left or right to select the specific play you want to use.
SHOW OFF YOUR MAD HANDLES A deke is a special move, such as a spin or crossover, which makes it possible for you to fake out a defender to get an open shot or drive to the basket. The exact type of deke move performed depends on the player’s ability. Note that the chart on the next page shows the direction to move the thumbstick in relation to the basket. For example, means to move the Left Thumbstick toward the basket, means to move it away from the basket, and so on.
PLAYING IN THE PAINT Note that to perform any of these moves or shots, you must first start backing down your defender by holding the Left Trigger while inside or within two feet of the paint. As with the previous chart, the chart on the following page shows the direction to move the Left or Right Thumbstick in relation to the basket.
HEAR THE SWOOSH SHOOTING Your mad handles don’t mean a thing if you can’t get the rock through the hoop. Read on to learn all you need to know about shooting from the field or from the charity stripe. On the Controller Settings menu, you can adjust Shooting Control and Free-Throw Control. To access the Controller Settings menu Normal Shooting (default) If Shooting Control is set to Normal, you must press and hold the X button and then release it to make the player release the ball.
LINEUPS AND MATCHUPS Setting Your Starting Lineup If you want to substitute a group of players quickly, you can assign them to a specialty lineup. You also want to keep an eye out for injured or fatigued players and substitute fresh ones. To set your team’s starting lineup 1. Press the X button on the Team Select menu before the game begins to access the Coaching menu, and then select Edit Lineups. 2. Use the Left or Right Trigger to cycle through the pre-set lineups. 3.
SEASON AFTER SEASON Fantasy Draft If you really want to start your season from scratch, set the Fantasy Draft option on the Gameplay Settings menu to Yes. Note that the Fantasy Draft option is available on the Gameplay Settings menu only after you enter Season mode. It does not appear on the Gameplay Settings menu if you make any other selection from the Main Menu.
CREATE PLAYER PUT YOURSELF IN THE GAME So, you say it’s not enough just to control the guys running up and down the court. And, you’re not satisfied with the power to hire, fire, or trade players at whim. What you really want is to see yourself on the hardwood. Done. To create a player and add him to a team 1. 2. Select Create Player. 3. Use the Left or Right Trigger to cycle through the available options. 4. Press the Black or White button to change the color of accessories.
CREATE PLAYER From No Name to Superstar When your newly created player earns certain achievements in Single Game or Season mode, you’ll receive additional points you can use to increase his abilities. Note that created players will earn points in Season mode only if you’ve set Created Player Progress on the Gameplay Settings menu to Incentive.
SAVING AND LOADING FILES SAVE/LOAD USER PROFILES Creating a user profile makes it possible for you to save your controller settings, coaching settings, playbook, win/loss records, and various statistics about how you play the game. You can create a new user profile from the User Profiles option on the Main Menu or from the Controller Select menu in any mode. Featuring the song “Take It Outside” from the Master P album, Gameface. www.nolimitrecords.
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