THE PLAYBOOK · 5438GAME
Basketball Shooting: a guide for your next round
Take a moment with Basketball Shooting before moving to another game. Score as many baskets as possible from ten shots. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Check the rule that explains your first action. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
One hoop, ten shots, gravity and rim/backboard collisions.
Bring this focus to a round
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Keep the objective visible.
The objective of a round
Score as many baskets as possible from ten shots. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Check the rules when you are unsure.
From the start of a round
- Set angle and power.
- Shoot.
- A downward crossing inside the rim scores.
- Adjust for another shot.
Using the playing area
Touch aim, sliders and Shoot; Space fires. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
One way to understand the rules
A rising crossing does not score until a downward entry occurs. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Consider the next action carefully.
Check this before moving on
Backboard contact alone is not a basket. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Questions that come up during play
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Basketball Shooting?
Keep this in mind: Score as many baskets as possible from ten shots.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Basketball Shooting?
The key detail is this: Touch aim, sliders and Shoot; Space fires.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Basketball Shooting?
The key detail is this: A rising crossing does not score until a downward entry occurs.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Basketball Shooting?
For clarity: Backboard contact alone is not a basket.
While reading the Guide, what format does Basketball Shooting offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: One hoop, ten shots, gravity and rim/backboard collisions.
When I return, which play mode does Basketball Shooting use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
