All Controls Guide for TopSpin 2K25

All Controls Guide

The serve in TopSpin 2K25 is a critical mechanic that can greatly impact your success in the game of tennis. With five different serves to choose from, mastering this skill will give you a competitive edge.

PlayStation and Xbox users can easily navigate the serve controls in TopSpin 2K25. Here are the corresponding buttons for each console:

PlayStation Controls:

• Begin Advanced Serve: △
• Slice Serve: ◻
• Top Spin Serve: O
• Flat Serve: X
• Advanced Serves: Right Stick

Xbox Controls:

• Begin Advanced Serve: Y
• Slice Serve: X
• Top Spin Serve: B
• Flat Serve: A
• Advanced Serves: Right Stick

Each serve has its own unique characteristics. The flat serve, known for its speed, can catch your opponent off guard. The slice serve adds side spin to the ball, making it difficult to return, although it is not as fast as the flat serve. The top spin serve combines the best of both worlds, delivering a fast and spin-filled shot. The advanced serves allow you to choose the desired serve type using the analog stick.

The art of the serve is crucial for success in TopSpin 2K25. Remember that there are two serving options: normal and power serve. While the normal serve allows you to select the type and placement of the serve the power serve requires you to hold the button until the timing meter reaches the green zone for a more powerful delivery.

In addition to serve controls, positioning is also essential in TopSpin 2K25. The positioning controls are straightforward and easy to grasp. Here are the controls for both PlayStation and Xbox:

PlayStation Controls:

• Move Character: Left Stick
• Fast Repositioning: L1
• Follow Shot to the Net: R1

Xbox Controls:

• Move Character: Left Stick
• Fast Repositioning: LB
• Follow Shot to the Net: RB

The left analog stick allows you to move your character freely across the court, enabling you to serve from different positions or swiftly sprint to the other side of the baseline. The Follow Shot to the Net button is perfect for putting pressure on your opponent or quickly reaching a ball that falls near the net. If you need to reposition your character to the middle of the baseline rapidly the Fast Repositioning button will be your go-to move.

Shot controls in TopSpin 2K25 offer a variety of options to enhance your gameplay. While there are eight shot types the game only utilizes five shot buttons. Some shot types share the same button and holding the button can unleash a powerful variation of the shot. Here are the shot controls for both consoles:

PlayStation Controls:

• Lob: △
• Slice Shot: Press ◻
• Control Volley: Press and hold ◻
• Top Spin Shot: O
• Power Volley: Press and hold O
• Flat Shot: X
• Drop Shot: R2
• Drop Volley: Press and hold R2

Xbox Controls:

• Lob: Y
• Slice Shot: Press X
• Control Volley: Press and hold X
• Top Spin Shot: B
• Power Volley: Press and hold B
• Flat Shot: A
• Drop Shot: RT
• Drop Volley: Press and hold RT

Each shot type has its own advantages and purposes. The flat shot is a powerful and direct shot, while the top spin shot can force your opponent to one side of the court. Slice shots provide an opportunity to reposition and neutralize opponent shots, while lob shots aim to go over your opponent's head. Drop shots are effective for tiring opponents playing at the baseline and volleys are best performed near the net when the ball is still in the air.