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Basketball: Zero Guide: Controls and first steps

[TATLIS 🎨] Basketball: Zero

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Overview

Basketball: Zero is a 5v5 basketball game where you pick a character class, use their unique abilities, and try to outscore the other team on a fast-paced court. This guide covers the controls, how to pick and use your character, shooting and defense basics, and what to do when you keep losing.

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Contents

01 Controls and first steps Step 02 Choosing and using your character Tips 03 Live and upcoming events Events 04 Shooting and when to pass instead Table 05 Defense and counterattacks Step 06 What to check when you keep losing Check 07 Free-to-play and game codes Summary 08 Working codes Codes 09 Glossary Words 10 Common questions FAQ

Controls and first steps

Step

In short Learning the five core inputs before your first match makes everything else click faster.

The game gives you five controls to learn, and none of them are complicated.

Pick a character choose one whose abilities sound like your style before anything else.
Shoot hold Left Click to take a shot from distance.
Pump fake tap Left Click quickly to fake a shot and bait defenders.
Pass press Right Click to send the ball to a teammate.
Dribble press Q to bounce the ball and move around defenders.
Layup or dunk press Spacebar near the basket to finish close to the rim.

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Choosing and using your character

Tips

In short Every character plays differently, so try a few before settling on a main.

Each character has their own abilities and an Aura — a powerful special skill that can swing a match. The Aura is strong enough that using it at the right moment matters a great deal. Trying several characters before picking a main helps you find the one that fits how you like to play.

Tips worth knowing

Each character has a different set of abilities, so no two play exactly alike.
Save your Aura for a moment that can actually change the outcome.
Play a few different characters before committing to one so you know what suits you.

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Shooting and when to pass instead

Table

In short Knowing when to shoot and when to pass is what separates average players from good ones.

Shooting is the most direct way to score, but a bad shot is worse than a good pass. Hold Left Click for longer-range attempts and tap it quickly if you want to pump fake. The paint area right under the basket is where layups and dunks happen, and those have a much higher chance of going in than contested shots from further out. If a defender is right on you, look for an open teammate before forcing the shot.

Hold Left Click	long-range shot from further out.
Tap Left Click	pump fake to draw a defender out of position.
Spacebar near the basket	layup or dunk, highest success rate of any scoring option.
Right Click with a defender on you	pass to an open teammate rather than forcing a low-percentage shot.

Defense and counterattacks

Step

In short Stopping the other team from scoring and then pushing back fast is just as important as your own offense.

Getting close to an opponent who is about to shoot cuts their chances of scoring. Cutting off passing lanes stops the ball from reaching dangerous positions. The moment your team gets the ball back, push forward before the other team can reset their defense.

Close the gap move toward an opponent who is lining up a shot to reduce their chance of making it.
Block the pass position yourself to cut off passing lanes so the ball can't reach a better-placed attacker.
Go on the counter the moment you get the ball, push toward the basket before their defense is set.

What to check when you keep losing

Check

In short Most losing streaks come down to one or two fixable habits — find yours and address it.

Losing several matches in a row is normal when you're starting out, but it's worth stopping to figure out why. Defense problems and bad shooting decisions are the two most common causes. Switching to a different character can also help if the one you're using doesn't match up well against the other team.

Are you taking too many contested shots switch to passing when a defender is close and look for the open teammate.
Does your character match up against theirs try a different character if your current one feels like a bad fit for the matchup.

Free-to-play and game codes

Summary

In short Every character is available without spending anything, and there are working codes that give you extras.

There is no pay-to-win element here — all characters and their abilities are free to use, so your results come down to skill, not spending. The game has four working redeem codes tracked as of September 9, 2026; this page lists them live so you always see the current ones.

All characters　free to use, no purchases needed.
Redeem codes　four active codes tracked on this page as of September 9, 2026.

08 Working codes Codes

15MONSTERRETURN ten lucky style spins, ten lucky zone spins, 100k cash (play for 15 mins, new!)

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MONSTERRETURN 15 lucky style spins, 15 lucky zone spins, 50k cash

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15VAMPIRERETURN ten lucky style spins, ten lucky zone spins, 100k cash (play for 15 mins, new!)

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VAMPIRERETURN 15 lucky style spins, 15 lucky zone spins, 50k cash

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Glossary

Aura: Each character's unique special ability that can heavily influence a match when used at the right moment.
Paint: The rectangular area directly under the basket where layups and dunks have the highest chance of going in.
Layup: A close-range shot taken near the basket by guiding the ball softly up toward the rim, triggered with Spacebar.
Dunk: A powerful finish directly above the basket triggered with Spacebar, with a very high success rate.
Pump fake: A quick tap of Left Click that mimics a shooting motion to trick a defender into jumping or moving out of position.
Counter: A fast attack launched immediately after your team wins the ball back, before the other team can get into defensive position.
Dribble: Pressing Q to bounce the ball while moving, used to navigate around defenders.

Common questions

FAQ

Can I do well in this game without much experience?

Yes — the controls are simple and there are only five of them to learn.

When should I use my Aura?

Your Aura is powerful, so it is worth saving for a moment that can genuinely change the match — a clear scoring opportunity or a point when your team is struggling. Using it too early or in low-stakes moments wastes its impact.

Why do my shots keep missing?

The two most common reasons are shooting while a defender is close and shooting from too far out. Focus on getting into the paint for layups and dunks, and pass to an open teammate whenever a defender is cutting off your shot.

Can I play casually with friends?

The game is designed to be played with friends and is fast-paced and easy to play.

Updated Sep 10, 2026
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