Getting points by pulling up from deep or close to the rim is the most common way to score in NBA 2K22, but getting a hold of the right badges and learning how to use certain controls will pay off in the long run.

This year's NBA 2K22 season is in full swing, and there is a ton of content for players to get their hands on right away. From the new changes to franchise mode to battling it out in The City, you'll undoubtedly find yourself on the court at some point.

However, one aspect of the game that has been given a fresh coat of paint this year is the shot meter, which, with a new bar for players to scale their shots off of, can be a little difficult to master right away.

When NBA 2K22 was first released, the new shooting meter caused quite a stir, and we'll go over how to master it for your MyPlayer in the following section of the article.

The differences between shooting with a button and shooting with a pro stick in NBA 2K22
Even though 2K Games has tweaked the shooting meter in NBA 2K22, they haven't changed the types of shots that players will be able to take in the game. At the moment, there are two ways to shoot the ball: either using the Pro Stick (right joystick) or by pressing a single button.

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If you're playing on a PlayStation, you'll be shooting with the Square button, whereas Xbox users will be shooting with the X button. Both consoles will also be using the Right Joystick, which has been dubbed the Pro Stick.

The most significant difference between the two shooting mechanics is the degree to which each is accurate. In comparison to button shooting, the Pro Stick will provide more margin for error, but it will also allow players to be more precise when it comes to obtaining those perfect perfections.

New players should experiment with Button shooting for a short period of time, as it will provide them with a greater chance of success than Pro Stick shooting. However, veteran players of the 2K series should stick to the Pro Stick method instead.

The Shot Meter in NBA 2K22 is explained.
With the addition of the new shot meter in NBA 2K22, you can now measure the quality of your shots while playing a game. In other words, if you have two defenders on you past the three-point line, you won't have a lot of time to get a perfect shot, as opposed to if you have a wide-open mid-range shot in front of you.
It is 2K's intention for you to think more critically when you are pulling up for a shot, rather than relying solely on your superior shooting abilities to get you to the finish line. As a result, while the shot meter will appear relatively unchanged when compared to previous years, the gauge will directly change in response to the aforementioned shot quality.