How to Scoop Layup 2K24

The scoop layup is one of the flashiest and most effective finishing moves inNBA 2K24. Performed correctly, it lets your player glide under defenders, flick the ball softly toward the glass, and convert tough buckets while avoiding blocks. Although the animation looks simple, timing, stick direction, and player attributes all matter. Mastering the scoop layup adds another weapon to your offensive arsenal, making you unpredictable in both MyCAREER and online modes. This guide walks you through the controls, ideal situations, and advanced tips for performing a perfect scoop layup in2K24.

Understanding the Scoop Layup

What Makes It Different?

A scoop layup is executed with a low, underhand motion that helps protect the ball from shotblockers. Because the release point is closer to the body and the rim, defenders have a harder time swatting it compared to a traditional overhand layup. In2K24, the scoop layup also has its own timing window if you use the Layup Timing setting, offering greenwindow opportunities for highpercentage finishes.

Attribute Requirements

• Driving Layup: 70–75 minimum for consistent animations.
• Close Shot: Helps when you start the scoop too close to the hoop.
• Acrobat Badge: Bronze or higher increases make percentage on tricky layups, including scoops.
• Giant Slayer: Essential if you often attack taller defenders.

While youcanattempt a scoop with lower ratings, bumping your Driving Layup to at least the low 70s makes the move far more reliable.

Basic Controls for a Scoop Layup

Controller Layout

The scoop layup inNBA 2K24is performed with specific rightstick (Pro Stick) inputs:

• NextGen & CurrentGen (PlayStation/Xbox)
• Hold the right stickdownwhile moving toward the basket.
• Ensure your left stick is angled toward the rim on approach.
• Optional Layup Meter
• If Layup Timing is ON, release the right stick when the meter hits the green window.

Hand Specificity

You can steer which hand performs the scoop:

• Righthand scoop: Hold right stickdown + right.
• Lefthand scoop: Hold right stickdown + left.

Mastering hand control helps you finish on the defender’s weak side, further reducing block chances.

Ideal Situations for a Scoop Layup

Beating Shot Blockers

Sevenfoot rimprotectors love to time snatchblock animations. A scoop layup’s low release point tucks the ball away from their outstretched arms. Drivebaselineor use aquick first stepfrom the wing, then scoop under their contest.

Fast Break Finishes

When you’re ahead of a chasing defender, a scoop is faster than a twofoot gather or eurostep. Aim to start the move near the dotted line so you don’t trigger an unwanted dunk animation.

PickandRoll Dumps

If the help defender hugs the roller, the paint opens. Use a speed boost around the screen, let go of sprint a step before contact, then drag the stick down to scoop. This smooth motion keeps you balanced and avoids charge fouls.

Timing and Layup Meter Tips

Layup Timing On vs. Off

• On: Gives a green window; missing early or late shrinks your make percentage.
• Off: Relies on player ratings and defense only; outcome is consistent but can’t be greened.

If you have high layup ratings and practice, turning Layup Timing ON yields more control. For casual players, leaving it OFF reduces complexity.

Finding the Green Window

The meter pops up briefly. Release when the colored bar hits its brightest/center segment. Slightly late or early is usually fine above 80 Driving Layup, but timing perfectly adds a boost especially under heavy contests.

Counters and Combos

Hesitation → Scoop

Use a hesitation dribble (flick RS right then neutral, ball in right hand) to freeze the defender. Immediately push LS toward the hoop and hold RS down to scoop. The sudden change of speed prevents help rotations.

Spin Gather → Scoop

Rotate RS clockwise (if driving right) for a spin. As soon as your player plants the inside foot, hold RS down. The spin shields the ball, then the scoop finishes around any secondary defender.

Hop Step Cancel

Tap Square/X middrive for a hop. If the lane’s still clogged, flick RS down to scoop without picking up your dribble again. This cancel confuses defenders who expect a shot fake or kickout.

Badges That Boost Scoop Layups

• Acrobat: Improves oddangle layup conversions. Core this badge to Bronze or higher.
• Giant Slayer: Raises make rate over taller opponents. Crucial versus bigs in the paint.
• Fearless Finisher: Adds contact layup strength and reduces energy loss.
• Pro Touch: Provides bonus for good layup timing if you play with the layup meter ON.
• Slithery: Helps you slide by defenders and get clean scoop animations.

Common Mistakes and Fixes

Starting Too Far Out

If you trigger a floater or standard layup, you’re initiating from beyond the ideal scoop range. Drive a step closer roughly one foot inside the freethrow line or at the dotted semicircle.

Holding Sprint Too Long

Sprinting during the gather often forces a dunk or aggressive layup instead. ReleaseRT/R2just before holding the right stick down.

Ignoring Defender Position

Attempting a scoop straight into a defender’s chest negates its lowblock advantage. Always angle your drive to the shoulder of the nearest defender, then scoop with the opposite hand.

Practice Drills

Free Play Drill

1. Enter 2KU freestyle mode.
2. Pick a guard or slasher with 80+ Driving Layup.
3. Start at the top of the key, drive right, hold RS down, and aim for green timing.
4. Repeat on the left side; alternate hands.

1‘on‘1 Blacktop Drill

1. Select a rimprotecting opponent (e.g., Jaren Jackson Jr.).
2. Drive baseline repeatedly and test scoop angles.
3. Note where blocks occur adjust starting position until success rate climbs.

Optimizing Build Settings

Attribute Allocation

• Driving Layup 85: Unlocks top layup packages.
• Speed with Ball 80+: Keeps drives explosive.
• Ball Handle 80: Allows plenty of dribble move combos before scooping.

Signature Layup Packages

Equip guardoriented packages (e.g.,Ja MorantorKyrie Irving) for smoother scoop animations. Taller wings can useLeBron Jamesfor bullystyle finishes that still include scoop options.

The scoop layup inNBA 2K24is a compact, reliable move that helps smaller players finish in traffic and bigs evade rim protectors. By mastering the stick inputs, leveraging ideal timing, and equipping supportive badges, you can convert highpercentage shots while keeping defenders guessing. Combine scoop layups with hesitations, spins, and hopstep cancels to create a diverse finishing package that elevates your offensive game in both MyCAREER and online competition. Practice diligently, refine your build, and soon you’ll be scooping layups over any defense2K24throws at you.