Pick the right dribble move and the right 1v1 attack against a given defender profile.
Dribble Moves and 1v1
Dribble-move roster, 1v1 matchup decisioning, follow-up suggestions, and the Dribble Move + Matchup Duel Predictor tools.
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Questions players ask
What dribble moves are in Practical Basketball?
Nine moves: crossover, behind-the-back, hesi, hesi pull, tween, sham god, misdirection, half spin, and full spin.
Which dribble move has the highest beat probability?
Sham god has the largest creator advantage (+0.30). Hesi pull is second (+0.20). Full spin has the lowest (-0.05).
What is the recommended follow-up after a successful beat?
If P_beat > 0.55, drive layup. If P_beat is 0.30-0.55 and Three-Point ≥ 70, take a stepback jumper. Otherwise, kick to a teammate.
How do I beat a lockdown defender?
A defender with PER_DEF ≥ 90 and lateral speed ≥ 80 caps the beat probability at 0.65. Switch to hesi pull or sham god to push the spacing above 0.5.