Blocking

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Blocking Overview

Blocking in the STL is different to stealing, in that blocking occurs once the ball is in flight or a shot is being attempted by the opponent.

• Summary: An instant action that lets the player attempt to block the ball away from the opposing team

• Category: Defensive

• Activate: Instant action with a cooldown

• Key Boost: Defense

Detailed Description

How it works:

• The player presses the defense/steal button

• Baller attempts to block the ball

• If successful, Baller blocks the ball and gains control of it

• If unsuccessful, the opposing player retains control of the ball

Effect:

Blocking gives the player the chance to block the ball. However it is not automatic, and success relies on the following conditions.

• What are the positions of the Ballers?

• What is the Defense Boost Baller trying to block the ball? Ballers with high Defense are more effective at blocking the ball

• What is the Vision Boost of the Baller with the ball? High Vision will help a Baller avoid getting the ball blocked from them.

Cooldown:

The cooldown period for blocking is designed to encourage strategic play, as the player must decide when it will be most advantageous to attempt to block the ball.

• Base cooldown = 1 seconds