The pass goes to the wrong teammate
Recheck the numbered target and use T with that specific number. Do not substitute the receiver's name or court position for the displayed target number.
PRACTICAL BASKETBALL · PC PASSING GUIDE
How to throw an alley-oop in Practical Basketball
The historical PC control set reports T plus a teammate number for a team alley-oop. The passer must select the cutter shown by the numbered target, so spacing and timing matter as much as the keybind.
Team alley-oop
T + teammate number1 PASSER · 2 TARGET CUTTER · 3 LOB / FINISH
PLATFORM
PC keyboard
EVIDENCE
Cross-source historical match
CURRENT VERSION
Direct retest pending
STEP BY STEP
Run the mechanic in sequence
- 01
Identify the cutter's number
1 / 2 / 3 / 4Use the numbered teammate target shown in game. The number selects the intended receiver, just as it does for the reported passing controls.
- 02
Wait for a real cut
The receiver should be moving into open space toward the basket. A stationary teammate gives the pass less room to lead the play.
- 03
Send the lob to that teammate
T + numberPress T together with the cutter's teammate number. Trigger the pass early enough to lead the route instead of waiting until the cutter is already under the rim.
- 04
Let the receiver complete the route
The receiver should continue toward the projected catch point. Exact catch and finishing timing cannot be stated as current fact until the game is playable again.
TROUBLESHOOTING
When the attempt fails
Treat these as adjustments to test, not confirmed build requirements.
The pass arrives behind the cutter
Trigger the lob earlier and simplify the route. The target should still be moving into space when the pass is sent.
The receiver cannot reach the ball
Reduce the distance and try a clearer lane. Exact range, catch window, and animation requirements have not been verified for the current version.
T plus the number behaves differently
Confirm the platform and game version, then compare the controls reference. The listed input is historical until Stress Test 3 can be tested directly.
QUICK ANSWERS
Guide FAQ
What buttons throw an alley-oop on PC?
Two independent historical guides report T plus the intended teammate's number. The binding still needs direct Stress Test 3 verification.
Is a team alley-oop the same as a self lob?
No. The historical controls report F for a self alley-oop and T plus a teammate number for a pass to another player.
Why does the teammate number matter?
The number identifies the intended receiver. Practical Basketball's reported pass controls use numbered teammate targets instead of one generic pass destination.
Source and version notes
The listed inputs agree across two independent public guides. They remain historical until the official experience is playable and the current version can be tested directly.
SOURCE REVIEWED · AUGUST 1, 2026