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How to self lob in Practical Basketball

Press F on PC, or run toward the rim and use LB / L1 plus RS / R3 on Controller. Create forward momentum, throw the lob in the lane, and finish after the catch.

Self alley-oop

F

Controller self alley-oop

LB / L1 + click RS / R3
Follow the stepsOpen all controls

1 APPROACH · 2 LOB · 3 GATHER / FINISH

PLATFORM

PC + Controller / PS5

GUIDE FORMAT

Step by step

INCLUDES

Setup + troubleshooting

STEP BY STEP

Run the mechanic in sequence

  1. 01

    Create an open lane

    Start outside the restricted area with enough space to keep moving toward the basket. A straight or slightly angled lane is easier to read than a crowded baseline approach.

  2. 02

    Carry momentum toward the rim

    Move

    Move into the lane before triggering the lob. Start from open space and adjust the distance until the throw stays on your path.

  3. 03

    Throw the self lob

    F · LB/L1 + RS/R3

    Press F on PC. On Controller, keep running toward the rim, hold LB / L1, and click RS / R3 to throw the lob.

  4. 04

    Continue into the catch path

    Keep your player moving under the ball instead of stopping after the throw. Read the gather first, then choose the finish that matches your position near the rim.

TROUBLESHOOTING

When the attempt fails

Change one part of the setup at a time so you can see what fixes the attempt.

The ball travels away from the route

Simplify the approach angle and try again from the middle of the lane. Change the starting distance before changing the input timing.

The player stops after the lob

Keep the movement input held through the throw so the player continues toward the projected catch point.

The gather does not become a dunk

Treat the lob and finish as separate actions. Establish the gather path first, then add the driving-dunk input after the catch.

F behaves differently in a new test

Confirm the platform first: F is the PC input, while Controller uses LB / L1 plus a click on RS / R3 during the approach.

QUICK ANSWERS

Guide FAQ

What button performs a self lob on PC?

Press F on PC while carrying momentum toward the basket.

How do I self lob on PS5 or Controller?

Run toward the rim, hold L1 on PlayStation or LB on Xbox, and click R3 or RS to throw the self lob.

Does a self lob require a specific approach?

A clear lane and forward momentum make the sequence easier. Adjust distance and angle before changing the key input.

Is the timing the same in every version?

Not necessarily. Throw height, approach angle, and catch timing can change the path, so adjust one part of the setup at a time.

References

Watch the original YouTube demonstrations for the input and timing shown in this guide.

PS5 dribbling and self-lob tutorialAll controls guide · PC self-lob section

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How to Self Lob in Practical Basketball