Offense

Learn the essential controls and strategies for running the ball, passing, and scrambling in NFL 2K1. Dominate the field with advanced offensive techniques.

This section covers the offensive controls and strategies for NFL 2K1. Learn how to effectively run the ball, pass to your receivers, and utilize the quarterback scramble to gain an advantage.

Running the Ball:

1. Speed Burst/Power Move: Press A.
2. Stiff Arm Left/Right: Press L or R.
3. Juke Move: Press L+R.
4. Dive: Press X.
5. Hurdle or High Step: Press Y.
6. Spin Move: Press B.
7. Lateral Ball: Use the D-Pad.
8. Instant Energy: Press and hold A while running to fill the player arrow, then press any special move button for a more powerful move.
9. Shoulder Charge: Charge Instant Energy by holding A, then press A again.
10. Shoulder Charge Variation: If power is higher than finesse, the charge is with an extended elbow. If finesse is higher, the back will charge and spin off.

Passing the Ball:

1. Pass to Receiver: Press the corresponding receiver's button (double tap to fake).
2. Throw Ball Away: Use the D-Pad.
3. Speed of Pass: Hold the button longer for a harder pass. Quickly tap for a lob. Press and release before QB release for normal speed. Hold past release for a bullet pass.

Quarterback Scramble:

1. Juke Move: Press R+L.
2. Speed Burst/Power Move: Press R+A.
3. Slide or Dive: Press R+X (if close to the first down marker).
4. Spin Move: Press R+B.
5. Hurdle: Press R+Y.

Maximum Passing:

1. Turn on Maximum Passing in the options menu.
2. Right before throwing, press the direction relative to the receiver for desired placement (e.g., behind, up, down).
3. Hold the direction longer to lead or under-lead the pass.
4. Do not press a direction for a normal pass.

Catching a Pass:

1. Select Receiver: Press B for the receiver closest to the ball.
2. Dive for Pass: Press X.
3. Catch/Jump for Pass: Press Y.
4. Controlling Receiver: While not necessary, controlling a receiver increases the chance of a catch.

General Offensive Controls:

1. Send Receiver in Motion: Use Analog Pad L/R.
2. View Receiver Info: Press L/R to see button assignments, names, and fatigue.
3. Hurry to Line/Snap Ball: Press A.
4. Audible Menu: Press Y, then A, B, or X to select a play. Press Y again to cancel.
5. Lower Crowd Noise (QB): Press X.
6. Fake Snap Signal: Press B.
7. No Huddle Offense: Press Y at the end of a play to line up for the next play immediately.