What is the keyboard layout for Practical Basketball on PC?

Hold E to shoot, double-tap E to pump fake, Shift + Space for driving dunk, F for self alley-oop, 1-4 for passes.

How do you self lob in Practical Basketball on controller?

Hold LB (Xbox) or L1 (PlayStation) and press the right stick (RS/R3) at the same moment while driving toward the basket.

Can you play Practical Basketball on mobile?

Yes. The game has dedicated mobile controls for touch movement, dribbling, shooting, and passing across all platforms.

Practical BasketballControls

Complete input reference for PC keyboard, Xbox / PlayStation controllers, and mobile touch. Inputs verified against the Practical Basketball in-game overlay (Stress Test 3). Bookmark this Practical Basketball controls page — the keybinds are the foundation for every dribble move, self-lob, and dunk you will learn.

Shooting & Finishing

Action	PC Keyboard	Controller
Shoot	Hold E	Hold RT / R2
Pump fake	Tap E	Tap RT / R2
Layup (while driving)	Hold E	Hold RT toward rim
Driving dunk	Shift + Spacebar	LT + Y / L2 + Triangle
Standing dunk	Hold Spacebar	Hold Y / Triangle

Passing & Lob

Action	PC Keyboard	Controller
Pass (teammate 1-4)	1 / 2 / 3 / 4	A / B / X / Y + bumper
Bounce pass	Double-tap 1/2/3/4	Bounce modifier
Chest pass	Shift + 1/2/3/4	LT + face button
Self alley-oop (self lob)	F (drive to rim)	LB/L1 + RS/R3 click
Teammate alley-oop	T + teammate number	L-stick toward cutter + lob

Movement & Dribble Moves

Action	PC Keyboard	Controller
Sprint	Shift	LT / L2
Crossover	Drive stick + dribble modifier	Right stick flick
Escape crossover	Dribble mod + opposite direction	RS flick opposite
Hesitation	Quick release + forward	RT tap + forward
Spin	Dribble mod + 180° turn	RS rotate 180°
Shammgod	Behind-the-back → forward	RS behind → forward

Mobile Controls

Practical Basketball supports play across PC, mobile, and console. The mobile overlay replaces every button with a touch zone, so the Practical Basketball controls stay consistent whether you are on a phone or a desktop:

Left thumb zone for movement (with sprint toggle)
Right thumb zone for dribble, sprint, and shot timing
Floating action wheel for passes, alley-oops, and self-lobs
Camera swipe with two-finger gesture

Competitive players prefer keyboard/mouse on PC for shot precision, but the mobile controls are fully functional.

Stress Test Note:Inputs can shift between patches in Practical Basketball. Rehearse new mechanics in an empty gym before bringing them into a park run.