Here are the full, official NBA The Run controls for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Learning all the controls will give you a distinct advantage over the competition. Get acquainted with the controls for shooting, passing, dribbling, and more to dominate on the court.
NBA The Run Movement Controls
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Move | Left Stick | Left Stick | Move your player. |
| Turbo / Sprint | RT (hold) | R2 (hold) | Drains stamina. Empty stamina disables dunks, dives, alley-oops, and shoves. |
NBA The Run Offense Controls
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call for Ball | LB | L1 | Demand the ball when off-ball. |
| Protect Ball / Ball Security | LT (hold) | L2 (hold) | Shields the ball from steals and shoves. |
| Shoot (jump shot) | X (release at apex) | Square (release at apex) | No shot meter. Perfect release at jump apex sets ball on fire. |
NBA The Run Passing Controls
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Directed Pass – Teammate 1 | LB + A | L1 + Cross (X) | Target teammate 1. |
| Directed Pass – Teammate 2 | LB + B | L1 + Circle | Target teammate 2. |
| Pass | A | Cross (X) | Pass to a teammate; can become an alley-oop to a cutting or airborne teammate. |
| Pass off the Backboard | LB + Y | L1 + Triangle | Bounce off backboard for self-finish or teammate dunk. |
NBA The Run Dribbling & Tricks Controls
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ankle Breaker / Advanced Trick (4 variants) | LB (hold) + Right Stick direction | L1 (hold) + Right Stick direction | Four directional tricks; costs more stamina; can counter steals. |
| Dribble Moves | Right Stick (flick direction) | Right Stick (flick direction) | Push-off, step-back, and spin. |
| Off the Heezay | RB + B | R1 + Circle | Ballhandler style move; can stun defenders. |
| Style Move | B | Circle | Ballhandler style move. |
NBA The Run Dunking & Finishing Controls
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Dunk 1 | LB + X | L1 + Square | Equipped advanced dunk slot 1. |
| Advanced Dunk 2 | LT + X | L2 + Square | Equipped advanced dunk slot 2. |
| Advanced Dunk 3 | RB + X | R1 + Square | Equipped advanced dunk slot 3. |
| Advanced Dunk 4 | LB + RB + X | L1 + R1 + Square | Equipped advanced dunk slot 4. |
| Dunk | RT + X (near rim) | R2 + Square (near rim) | Sprint toward basket and dunk. |
| Layup | X (near rim, no turbo) | Square (near rim, no turbo) | Layup; can switch from dunk to layup mid-animation. |
| Alley-oop / Putback Dunk (off-ball) | X | Square | Finish an alley-oop or perform a putback dunk near the rim. |
NBA The Run Defense Controls
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Block / Rebound | Y | Triangle | Time jump to block shots or rebound. |
| Clamp / Guard | LT (hold) | L2 (hold) | Contain opponents and reduce offensive effectiveness. |
| Dive for Loose Ball | B | Circle | Dive for loose balls; requires stamina. |
| Enhanced Block | RT + Y | R2 + Triangle | Input confirmed; exact effect unconfirmed. |
| Enhanced Guard | RT + LT | R2 + L2 | Enhanced guard drains stamina; exact benefit unconfirmed. |
| Shove | Click Right Stick | Click R3 | Bump ballhandler; costs stamina and can force turnovers. |
| Steal | X | Square | Attempt steal or pass interception. |
| Switch Player (cycle) | A | Cross | Cycle to next teammate. |
| Switch to Teammate 1 / 2 | LB + A or B | L1 + Cross or Circle | Directly switch to a teammate. |
NBA The Run In The Zone & System Controls
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toggle Camera | View button | Options | Change camera view. |
| In the Zone (Signature Ability) | L3 + R3 | L3 + R3 | Activate with full individual meter; approximately 30 seconds of boosts and signature ability. |
| Pause / Menu | Menu | Options | Open pause menu. |
NBA The Run Taunts Controls
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taunt 1 | D-Pad Left | D-Pad Left | Taunt Opponent |
| Taunt 2 | D-Pad Up | D-Pad Up | Taunt Opponent |
| Taunt 3 | D-Pad Right | D-Pad Right | Taunt Opponent |
| Taunt 4 | D-Pad Down | D-Pad Down | Taunt Opponent |
