Master the Post-Spin (Elbow Spin) cheats for NBA 2K17

Master the Post-Spin (Elbow Spin)

An effective move to elude your defender in one-on-one situations is the post-spin which is often dubbed the 'elbow spin'. This move has a 60 percent success rate given you have the right player in the right position so it is well worth mastering. Make sure you do not use the move too frequently otherwise your opponent will quickly figure it out and bring a double team.

Master the Post-Spin

How to Perform the NBA 2K17 Post Spin (Elbow Spin)

1) Tap L1 to bring up the Playcalling.

2) Tap L2 to play through the player.

3) Select the right stick to bring the player to the post up.

4) Once the player is in there, bring it down in this position below.

5) Hold L2 while spinning the right stick from 3 o'clock to 9.

6) As soon as the player is done with the spin, release L2 and point the left stick to the rim, hold R2 and finish it up with the right stick.

How to Perform the NBA 2K17 Fake Spin, Shoulder Shimmy

You can make the post-spin more difficult for your opponent to defend by using fakes and a shimmy to disguise it.

1) Hold L2 to post up and let go to do face up.

2) Repeat the previous process now from No. 5 to 6.

3) Tap right stick to right shoulder to do shimmy fake.

4) Tap right stick to left should to step back.

Note: These moves also work to the opposite side.

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