Passing

Learn how to pass effectively in NFL 2K1. This guide covers all passing controls, including faking passes, lob passes, bullet passes, and maximum passing for precise ball placement.

This section details the controls and techniques for passing the ball in NFL 2K1.

Passing the Ball:

1. Any Button: Pass to that receiver (double tap to fake).
2. D-Pad: Throw Ball Away.

Speed of Pass:

• The longer you hold the button when you pass, the harder the pass.
• If you quickly tap the button, you will lob the ball.
• If you press and release before the quarterback releases the ball, you will throw the ball with normal speed.
• If you hold the button past the release, you will bullet the ball.

Maximum Passing:

• To control the placement of the ball when you pass, first turn on Maximum Passing in the options menu.
• Right before you go to throw the ball, press the direction of the pass you want the ball to go in relation to the receiver.
• To throw it behind the receiver, press the opposite direction the receiver is running.
• Up will over throw, down will under throw, etc.
• The longer you hold the direction, the more you will lead or under-lead.
• Don't press a direction if you want a normal pass.

Catching a Pass:

1. B: Select receiver closest to ball.
2. X: Dive for pass.
3. Y: Catch ball/Jump for pass.

Controlling Receiver Tip:

• It is not necessary to control a receiver for him to catch the ball, but you have a better chance to catch the ball if you take control of the receiver.