Need help running the "Single Double" play

[kobe4mvp01]

Whenever I am using Detroit, I enjoy using the Single Double play to free up Rip Hamilton for the spot up jumper, but I am having complications setting it up. Whenever I activate the play, the players get into their spots, but then they don't do anything. They just stand there and get 3 seconds in the key. It worked like a couple of times but after that, I couldn't find a way to get the play to work right. I would appreciate it if someone would help me out with this. Thanks.

[lakers14]

Turn three in the Key off

[JimRaynor55]

Turn three in the Key off

Stupid teammates who keep turning the ball over is definately an issue, but this "solution" just causes more problems. If you turn it off, then someone can just park Shaq in the paint and never have to worry. Instead of just On/Off, EA should have allowed a "Sometimes" option for this rule, so that there might be a 50% chance of getting called (since in reality the refs don't always call it). The teammate AI should also have been improved, so that they don't stand entirely in the paint, or even attempt to POST UP in the middle of this play. Was this issue even brought up in the wishlist?

Whenever I am using Detroit, I enjoy using the Single Double play to free up Rip Hamilton for the spot up jumper, but I am having complications setting it up. Whenever I activate the play, the players get into their spots, but then they don't do anything. They just stand there and get 3 seconds in the key. It worked like a couple of times but after that, I couldn't find a way to get the play to work right. I would appreciate it if someone would help me out with this. Thanks.

When you call the play, you need to start the play by bringing your PG to the right spot. That spot is a small area in front of the key, lined up with the left corner of the painted area. Then, you need to move your PG to the right to get your teammates to actually execute your play. The SF is usually ridiculously freed up by this, and is the first option. If you wait a couple seconds (too long IMO, since in real life this play is executed a lot faster), the SG who set the pick for the SF will run out from the other side, and you could choose to pass him the ball too.

Keep in mind that the AI is STUPID. Sometimes using this play is quite easy, other times it's near impossible. You need to coddle your stupid teammates the entire way. I often start by pressing 2 for the "Isolation" play when I'm bringing the PG up the middle of the court, to get everyone set up near the baseline. After that I move into position in front of the painted area before calling Single Double. If your teammates don't set up properly and get completely within the paint, or if they do something retarded like post up, then CALL OFF THE PLAY. Once the play gets screwed up, don't waste any more time, and just call something simple like an Isolation, Pick-and-Roll, or Post Up.

You can see the proper spots and where to move for all the offensive sets by playtesting the game at the easiest difficulty. Use the overhead view too so that you can see the entire court.

[JimRaynor55]

If you like to play with Rip Hamilton, also try the "Highflyer SG" play. This is the Pistons' main play in reality, and unlike Single Double, the AI has no problems executing it.

[Pera]

Don't double post

[Christopherson]

Pera, I think half of your post are telling people not to double post. lol

[kobe4mvp01]

Alright, thanks..I get it now, but the play doesn't really work for Rip Hamilton. After he sets the screen for Prince, he goes around Rasheed's screen, but by the time I passed the ball to Rip, the defender is already on him and I don't get a clear shot. Would "Highflyer SG" actually make Rip go around some screens to get open? if not, which play would you guys prefer?

[Pera]

Pera, I think half of your post are telling people not to double post. lol

LMAO
I just want to keep the forum tidy
And there's no need for double posting,because there's a edit button where you can edit your post.

[JimRaynor55]

Alright, thanks..I get it now, but the play doesn't really work for Rip Hamilton. After he sets the screen for Prince, he goes around Rasheed's screen, but by the time I passed the ball to Rip, the defender is already on him and I don't get a clear shot.

The play works. Sometimes the computer is better at defending it than other times.

Would "Highflyer SG" actually make Rip go around some screens to get open? if not, which play would you guys prefer?

Highflyer SG is pretty good at freeing up the SG.

[kobe4mvp01]

Alright, thanks for the help guys.

[kobe4mvp01]

One more thing. I am using Playmakers plays, so how do I change the play from Single Double to Highflyer SG? Cause I dont want to go into playbooks and change it everytime I play.

[furbysaur]

how come whenever im always using single double (and i mean abusing it), during the late 4th quarter my players don't execute it anymore. (im on the right spot moving at the right direction though) they just move forward like doing the high screen play maybe they got tired of it.