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[lyraellington12]

The best timing to block shots in basketball stars is to jump right when your opponent starts their shooting animation, not too early. If you jump early, they can fake shot. If you jump too late, the ball is already gone.

Best blocking tips:

Stay close to the shooter, slightly in front of them.
Watch their hands — when the ball starts going up, get ready.
Don’t spam jump, smart players will fake you.
Against fake shooters, wait an extra 0.2–0.3 seconds before jumping.
For layups or dunks, jump as soon as they leave the ground.

Timing by shot type:

3-point shots: jump slightly later.
Mid-range shots: jump right when the ball goes up.
Close shots / under basket: jump instantly.

Fast way to improve: play a few matches focusing only on reading shot animations and blocking timing. After 10 games, it gets much easier.