Andrew Pace
Basketball is one of the twelve sports available to play in Wii Sports Resort, with two variations of the game: 3-Point Contest and 3-On-3 Game (Pickup Game). In a 3-on-3 pickup game, players can achieve 3-pointers by making a basket from the darker brown area on the outside of the court. They can also perform a slam dunk by getting ready to shoot when they're almost directly under the basket. To do a slam dunk, dribble in place farthest away from your opponent and when they reach for the ball, keep dribbling and press B under the hoop. When your Mii gets to the top of the jump, bring your arm down fast and hard. You can't control the side you dribble on, but your Mii will alternate naturally.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Number of players | 3-on-3 |
| Court areas | Dunking floor, layup lanes, foul line, two-point line, three-point line |
| Dribbling | Alternates naturally between sides |
| Swiping the ball | Jab the Wii-mote when the ball is in front of the Mii's body |
| Dunking | Press B to jump, then swing downward |
| Slam dunk | Dribble in place farthest from the opponent, keep dribbling and press B under the hoop, bring your arm down fast and hard when your Mii reaches the top of the jump |
| Three-point contest | Shoot as many three-point shots into the basket in one minute |
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What You'll Learn
Dribbling to set up a slam dunk
Dribbling is a great way to set up a slam dunk in Wii Sports Resort Basketball. The game has two variations: 3-Point Contest and 3-On-3 Game (Pickup Game). In both versions, you can perform a slam dunk by dribbling and then pressing the "B" button under the hoop.
To perform a slam dunk, start by dribbling in place, away from your opponent. As you dribble, your Mii will alternate sides naturally. When your opponent reaches for the ball, keep dribbling and move towards the hoop. Get right under the hoop and press the "B" button to jump. When your Mii reaches the top of the jump, bring your arm down fast and hard to perform the slam dunk.
You can also try a trick to make a basket more easily. When shooting, use little movement on the Wii Remote so that it doesn't pick up on any motions to the left or right. This will help you make a more accurate shot.
In the 3-On-3 Game, you can achieve a slam dunk by getting into the key, the blue area under the net. If your Mii enters the key, press "B" to shoot, and you'll automatically enter a slam dunk animation. You can also perform a slam dunk by getting almost directly underneath the basket in the central blue area. This will earn you two points.
Remember, you can swipe at your opponent's ball when they dribble it in front of them to try and interrupt their dribble. Also, keep in mind that you can't control which side your Mii dribbles on, but they will alternate naturally. By using dribbling effectively, you can create opportunities for slam dunks and score more points in Wii Sports Resort Basketball.
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Alternating dribbling sides
Alternating the side you dribble on is a natural part of the Wii Sports Resort Basketball gameplay. You can't manually control the dribbling side, but your Mii will automatically alternate between dribbling on the left and right.
To perform a slam dunk, start by dribbling in place, farthest away from your opponent. As they reach for the ball, keep dribbling, and when your Mii is under the hoop, press the 'B' button at the top of their jump, then bring your arm down fast and hard.
You can also perform a slam dunk by dribbling past the defenders into the blue dunking floor. Once you're in the dunking lane, press 'B' to jump up. You can also dunk from the lighter blue layup lanes. If you dunk from here, you will dunk with one hand, depending on whether you chose right- or left-handed.
To position yourself in the key, pass the ball around a lot and dribble until one of your Miis enters it. You can swipe the ball away from the other team by jabbing the Wii-mote when the ball is in front of the dribbling Mii's body.
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Swiping the ball from your opponent
To swipe the ball from your opponent in Wii Sports Resort Basketball, you need to keep a close eye on their dribbling. When the ball is in front of their body, that is your chance to swipe. A good time to attempt this is right after they have caught the ball, as they are especially vulnerable at this moment, and their guard is open. To swipe, jab the Wii-mote to knock the ball away.
If you are playing a 3-on-3 pickup game, you can also try to intercept a pass. If the ball is passed across your Mii, they will grab it automatically. So, keep an eye out for passes coming your way, and be ready to react.
If you are looking to get the ball back from an opponent who is dribbling, you can also try to block their shot. To do this, raise the Wii-mote as they jump for their shot. If you time it right and are in the air with them, you will block the shot and gain control of the ball.
Remember, successful swiping is about being observant and reacting quickly. Watch for those moments when the ball is in front of your opponent's body, and be ready to jab that Wii-mote to swipe it away!
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Blocking a shot
To block a shot in Wii Sports Resort Basketball, you must flick the Wii Remote upward sharply. Pressing the B button while doing this will make your Mii rise faster, increasing the chance of blocking the shot. You can also try to swipe the ball when your opponent dribbles it in front of them.
Timing is crucial when blocking a shot. If you time it right and jump at the same time as your opponent, you will stuff the shot and gain control of the ball. It is also important to keep an eye on your opponent's movements. Watch the dribbling Mii closely, and you will see when it is possible to swipe the ball away—this is when the ball is in front of the Mii's body.
If you are playing a 3-on-3 pickup game, you can achieve 3-pointers by shooting from the darker brown area on the outside of the court. However, this does not include the semi-circular zone in the centre. You can also perform a slam dunk by getting directly underneath the basket in the central blue area, earning you two points.
In the 3-Point Contest variation, the objective is to shoot as many 3-point shots as possible in one minute. There are five racks with five balls each, totalling 25 balls. At the end of each rack is a striped ball worth two points. If you get all the points, you receive a stamp, and any remaining time gives bonus points.
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Passing and dunking
To perform a dunk, you must first dribble past the defenders into the blue dunking floor or the lighter blue layup lanes. Once you've reached the dunking area, press the B button to jump up and initiate the dunk. Swing the Wii Remote downward to complete the dunking motion and make sure you time it right, or you'll miss.
If you want to perform a slam dunk, you need to get right under the hoop and press the B button. This will allow your Mii to jump and reach for the hoop, and then you can flick the Wii Remote up to complete the slam dunk.
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Frequently asked questions
You cannot control which side you dribble on, but your Mii will alternate naturally.
To perform a slam dunk, dribble in place farthest away from your opponent. When they reach for the ball, keep dribbling and press B when under the hoop. When your Mii gets to the top of the jump, bring your arm down fast and hard.
Jab the Wii-mote to swipe the ball away from the other team. Watch the dribbling Mii closely and swipe when the ball is in front of the Mii's body.
Pass the ball around and dribble until one of your Miis enters the key.
