However that sort of was addressed when the Live Series integrated the Direct Pass option. It was a great tool for my style of game since I do not use plays.
I would say I just run "motion" offense where everybody seems to scramble around like headless chickens but in the process some of them get into good scoring position or open slots in the field. When this opportunity comes, direct passing just makes it so much easier and safer to hit its target (some of them even goes through players bodies) compared to conventional directional passing where you use the movement stick to guide the pass. Direct Passing is very effective for fastbreaks where you can push the ball to players already running the floor.
Most importantly, I think, is that Direct Passing is the key to counter annoying double teams. I sort of use only a few teams so I'm pretty familiar with who might be open in case I'm double teamed.
Now in this years NBA Live (for PS3) negates that advantage. The button first of all has been designated together with the alleyoop. Then the speed in which you can access the feature is has been terribly delayed...its not instant like it was before.
I guess I may have to figure out how to control passes using the movement stick and find out its nuances and patterns. Hopefully next year they'll bring back Direct Passing in its original form....
