NBA Live 15 - Defensive Improvements

[cdj]

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EA SPORTS has shared a blog and video detailing some of the defensive improvements coming to NBA LIVE 15 (http://www.easports.com/nba-live/news/2014/defensive-gameplay-video).


On-ball Defense: Improved control over defensive positioning to cut off drives; more subtle adjustments & half-steps. More contextual awareness with additional jostle animations between players
Rebounding & Blocks: Improved ball tracking and trajectory. More realistic block and rebound animations/attempts.
Defensive A.I.: Improved awareness and help defense




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogiWFDXLF0A

Defensive Improvements in NBA LIVE 15 (http://www.easports.com/nba-live/news/2014/defensive-gameplay-video)

Everybody loves offense, but you have to be able to play defense if you want to win in the NBA.

As we showed in the Offensive Improvements blog, it’s crucial to have responsive controls and the ability to position your player where you want, when you want

Here’s a look at some of the defensive improvements for NBA LIVE 15.


http://www.easports.com/media/cache/full/content/dam/ea/easports/nbalive/news/1014/nba-live-defense-improvements-1.jpg

Players can set a number of defensive options – both at the coach and player level. Use these to tailor the defense to your playstyle, or make adjustments to shut down the opponent.

Adjust defensive strategies in the following areas:


http://www.easports.com/media/cache/full/content/dam/ea/easports/nbalive/news/1014/nba-live-defense-improvements-2.jpg

ON-BALL PRESSURE
- Normal
- Tight
- Auto Loose

OFF-BALL PRESSURE
- Normal
- Tight
- Auto Loose


http://www.easports.com/media/cache/full/content/dam/ea/easports/nbalive/news/1014/nba-live-defense-improvements-3.jpg

BALL SCREENS
- Over/Hard Edge
- Over/Mirror
- Under/Show
- Under/Hard Edge
- Under/Mirror
- Switch
- Under All
- Over/Show
- Over/Trap
- Down/Baseline

OFF-BALL SCREENS
- Under All
- Switch, Over
- Under


http://www.easports.com/media/cache/full/content/dam/ea/easports/nbalive/news/1014/nba-live-defense-improvements-4.jpg

FORCE DIRECTION
- Normal
- Left
- Right
- Baseline
- Middle
- Weak Hand

IN POST
- Front
- Behind
- Baseline Deny
- High Side Deny
- Auto

DOUBLE TEAM (PERIMETER)
- On Catch
- User-Triggered
- On Drive

DOUBLE TEAM (POST)
- On Catch
- On Dribble
- User-Triggered

[Rudy]

I like all the individual things you can do. I know 2K has a lot of options here too although I will probably only use these when a guy is killing me. But you do all this and don't give me sliders? Still having a hard time accepting no sliders lol.