The Flashy Pass and the Wrap Pass are two advanced ways to move the ball in NBA 2K27, and both open up angles a standard chest pass cannot reach. Their inputs are more involved than a regular pass, but they solve specific problems on offense when a normal pass would fail or get stolen.
Quick answer: For a Flashy Pass, hold R1/RB and flick the Right Stick toward the receiver. For a Wrap Pass, double-tap Circle/B and steer with the Left Stick.
Flashy Pass and Wrap Pass controls in NBA 2K27
Both passes use different inputs, and mixing them up is the most common reason a play breaks down. Keep the two mappings separate in your head before you try them in a game.
| Pass | PlayStation | Xbox | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flashy Pass | Hold R1 + flick Right Stick | Hold RB + flick Right Stick | Right Stick toward receiver |
| Wrap Pass | Double-tap Circle | Double-tap B | Left Stick |
How to throw a Flashy Pass
The Flashy Pass exists to beat bad passing angles. When a teammate is not cleanly open but you still need to move the ball, this is the option that gets it there without a slow wind-up.
The best moment for this pass is when the receiver is behind you. Instead of turning your body around for a chest pass, you deliver it over the shoulder in one motion, which is faster and can catch a defender leaning the wrong way. It also works well to bail out of a layup attempt that is about to get blocked, since it cancels that animation and kicks the ball out.
Note: The pass reads its direction off the Right Stick, so it works best when only one clear option sits to your left, right, or straight ahead. In heavy traffic the ball can go to the wrong player. If your passes keep missing the intended teammate, open the controller settings and shift the passing target slider toward direction rather than openness.
How to throw a Wrap Pass
The Wrap Pass, short for wraparound pass, is built for keeping possession under pressure. The ball-carrier shields the ball with their own body during the pass, which lowers the chance of a steal.
Reach for this pass when a defender is pressing you or when you are getting double-teamed and need a safe outlet. You trade some speed for a much lower turnover risk, which is the right call the moment the defense collapses on you.
Why passing stats decide the result
Both passes reward the right ball-handler and punish the wrong one. Only attempt either move with a player who has strong passing and ball-handling. A guard or playmaking big who moves the ball well and has good vision will complete these cleanly, while a poor passer will often cough it up mid-attempt.
You know a Flashy Pass worked when the receiver catches it without the ball getting knocked loose, and a Wrap Pass succeeds when it slides past the defender guarding you instead of being intercepted. If either keeps failing, the usual cause is trying it in a crowded lane or forcing it with a low-passing player, so pick your spots and pass to the open man in position to score.
