Speed Boost Tutorial in NBA 2K21
In basketball, speed can be a great asset to have on your side that helps you dribble past slower defenders. But how to do a speed boost in NBA 2K21? Here, I’ll show you what is a speed boost, its requirements, and some of the easiest ways to perform a speed boost to improve your acceleration off the dribble.
What is Speed Boost?
Speed boosting is a term for using certain dribble moves that give you a “speed boost” or increased acceleration out of the move.
Speed Boost Requirements
Before we get to how to pull off the speed boost, there are a couple of things you should know.
1. Your player needs an 86 or better in ball-handling skills to speed boost.
2. The Quick First Step badge will also improve your player’s acceleration out of dribble moves.
3. Equip Pro Dribble Moves (optional). This unlocks at 85 Ball Handle Rating. It is now lowered to 80 Ball Handle after the v1.03 patch.
To be clear, the Speed With Ball Rating is different from the Ball Handle stat.
The Speed With Ball Rating is based on 70% of your player’s Physical Speed and 30% Ball Handling.
Therefore, you can get to 86 Speed With Ball Rating even if you have a low Ball Handling stat as long as you have high enough Physical Speed.
How to Speed Boost in NBA 2K21?
To perform a speed boost in 2k21, hold R2 (RT on Xbox One), then flick the Right Stick Up to initiate a size-up animation, then, when the player is holding the ball to one side during the animation, use the Left Stick to run in whatever direction the ball is on to accelerate out of the animation.
So, let’s say that if during the animation your player holds the ball out to the right side for a split second, you’ll need to run off to the right using the Left Stick. The key thing is to always move in the same direction as the ball hand.
Here’s a step-by-step:
1. Make sure your MyPlayer has at least 86 Ball Handling Skill and the Quick First Step badge.
2. As you approach a player, hold R2, then flick the Right Analog Stick to perform a size-up dribble (you can equip anyone you prefer).
3. Wait for your player to hold the ball out to one side during the size-up animation, then quickly run off in that direction using the Left Analog Stick.
You can purchase and equip new dribble animations from the MyAnimations menu. The pro dribbles moves are obviously the best and most preferable, which all require at least 85 Handling Skill.
That should be everything you need to know about how to speed boost in NBA 2K21. Next, we will continue to publish more useful information about the game, including the guide on where and how to buy NBA 2k21 MyTeam points, so stay tuned.
