Ultimate Basketball
NES-UJ-USASammy(r)Ultimate Basketball(tm)Instructions---It's the ultimate!"Dribble Drive... In the lane... Put it up... Score!"Ultimate Basketball captures all the thrills and energy of a real full-courtball game. You are in command; leading the court, making the plays, andscoring the points. Want close ups? Go for the slam or a 3-pointer and letthe full-screen animation blow you away! When your men start to drag, don'tworry - substitute! It's all here; pro-basketball at your fingertips!---Quick referenceThe Quick Reference allows you to play the game without sorting through theentire manual. However, it is recommended that you read on for a betterunderstanding of the game.* Cursor must be on star          Control Pad   Select    Start       B          AOffense   Move player   Player    Pause       Jump       Pass/          Inbounding:   exchange              Press 2    inbound ball          Move arrow                          times to                                              jump-shootDefense   Move player   Player    Pause       Jump block Block                        exchange              Tip off    Change to closest                                                         player to the ballGame sel- Select                                         Make selectionect time& levelTeam      Left/                                          Make selectionselect    rightPlayer    Up/down                             Player     Player in*exchange                                      out*Other                             See                                  halftime show---Starting upMode selectionUp/down: SelectA: ChooseIn Ultimate Basketball, you will have 4 modes to choose from:1) 1 player mode   For the game player that likes to go at it alone, this is for you.2) 2 player mode   In this mode, two plays play cooperatively for the same team! Both players   have full control over movement and passing, and both are marked so you   don't get confused.3) Versus (Head-To-Head)   Think your good enough to compete with another player?   The Versus mode is for head-to-head competition between two players.4) Watch   When basketball on television gets too boring, switch Ultimate Basketball   into Watch mode and enjoy the action. This is a great way to lean the in's   and out's of playing ball in the UB League.Game selectionYou can choose either the Tournament or One Game modes to play.1) Tournament   Compete in the Ultimate Basketball League! To become the champion, you'll   have to beat 2 of the 7 teams competing for the title. In tournament play,   each period is 5 minutes long, and the difficulty setting is random.2) One Game   In One Game mode, you can choose both your team and the computer's team   from the UB league. You can also select the amount of time you wish to   play, as well as the level of difficulty. This is an excellent mode for   just "one game" or practice against a tournament champion.Selecting your teamAfter you have made mode and game selections, select the team you would liketo play. Ultimate Basketball's league consists of 7 teams, each having uniqueskills and talented players (See Ultimate Basketball League chapter for moreinfo.). In 1 player and 2 player modes, player 1 will choose their team andthe computer's teams unless Tournament mode is played. In Versus mode, eachplayer will choose their own teams, and in Watch mode, player 1 will pick theteams they want to watch.---Playing Ultimate BasketballThe courtHere is a view of the entire Ultimate Basketball court and descriptions ofwhat you'll see.Player score - The score is located next to the team's banner, and isindicated by either 1up or 2up.Game clock - The game clock tells you how much time remains in the period.Message window - When a player error (ie. Charging, Foul, etc.) has been made,or the period ends, a message will appear in the Message Window.Foul meter - This indicator shows how many fouls have been called against yourteam.The tip offThe excitement of every period of Ultimate Basketball begins with the toss-up.Indeed, this moment can win or lose a game.As soon as the ball is in the air, press the B to jump and retrieve it.Player controlHere are the controls for players 1 and 2, to be used on the basketballplayer with the I (player one) or II (player two) indicator above their head.Offensive player (the man with the ball)Pad: Move player/Move inbounding arrowSelect: SubstututeStart: Pause (You can only pause while the ball is in play)B: JumpA: Pass/inbound ballDefensive player (the man trying to get the ball)Pad: Move playerSelect: SubstututeStart: Pause (You can only pause while the ball is in play)B: Jump/Block/Tip-offA: Block/Change to closest playerStealing - Your defensive man can automatically steal, but he must remainclose to the offensive player with the ball for about 2 seconds.AnimationTo make your game more exhilarating, we have included several spectacularanimation sequences that you can control.The Shot MeterAs a player makes a slam dunk, or goes up for a free throw, the Shot meter isdisplayed.When the ball reaches the Score Zone, press the B to slam dunk the ball,otherwise, your player will miss the shot.The Three-point shot is shown during game-play, but there is no interactionwith the player. Just sit back and enjoy the show!---Substituting playersIf you find that your team needs an extra boost in skill, or your desperatefor an all-star, just substitute! However, you can only substitute under theseconditions:A) A Violation (5 sec Violation, Charging, Traveling, etc.) has been   committed.B) One of your men has committed 5 violations in the game.C) The ball has been thrown out-of-bounds.When one of the above occurs, press the Select Button and the Player Rosterwill appear.Player RosterSP - The quickness of the player (MAX=10).ST - The players shooting ability (MAX=10).DF - Shows players defensive ability.Stamina Meter - Bars indicate the amount of stamina remaining in a player.Remember, you must have 5 players on the court at all times. When you arefinished with your selections, press the Select Button again to return to thegame. Good Luck with your new players!---ViolationsYou will receive a Violation for the following:A) Traveling, or handling the ball after you jump.B) A "Back Pass", in which the player throws the ball behind the mid-court   line.C) Time violations    5 second - For not inbounding the ball in time.   10 second - For not passing the half-court line to your basket.   30 second - For not shoowing the ball while it is in your possession.After committing a violation, the ball goes to the other team.Personal Fouls include pushing, charging, and blocking. The ball will begiven to the other team if you are charged with a personal foul. If any oneplayer receives 5 personal fouls, they are thrown out of the game, and mustbe replaced.Team Fouls are committed by executing more than 8 violations in a half. Inthis case, the opposing team is given two free throws.---Ultimate Basketball leagueStarting line-up and team descriptionsNew York PowersName       HT  WT  SP ST DFJimmy L.   6-8 215 8  6  2Louis K.   6-2 200 8  6  2Mikey F.   6-3 180 9  6  1Nick R.    6-9 220 9  7  1Hanson S.  6-5 205 7  6  6The Powers maintain a well-rounded basketball team. Their speed and intricatepassing game always keeps them at an advantage.LA EaglesName       HT  WT  SP ST DFAndrew F.  6-4 195 6  6  7Billy J.   6-9 230 7  4  6Ralph I.   6-4 185 8  4  2Peter G.   6-3 180 4  5  9Spencer J. 6-5 210 5  5  8Though the Eagles have a rock defense, they're not so talented at the hoop,and often miss.Detroit UnionsName       HT  WT  SP ST DFThunder B. 6-8 230 6  6  7Paul M.    6-9 224 4  6  9Michael J. 6-6 226 8  6  2Ray W.     6-4 205 8  6  2Silver K.  6-8 205 6  6  7Their defense is weak, but the Unions make up for it with hard drills to thebasket.Chicago WolvesName       HT  WT  SP ST DFBrian A.   6-8 220 9  9  1Abel L.    6-6 200 7  8  6Gill B.    6-8 230 4  8  9Hack J.    6-9 225 7  8  6Rian S.    6-9 215 5  8  2The Wolves are probably the most conservative team in the league.San Diego DolphinsName       HT  WT  SP ST DFRoger T.   6-9 215 7  6  6Edward B.  6-5 225 9  4  1Morris C.  6-9 225 6  4  7White P.   6-9 205 7  5  6Sting W.   6-8 235 5  5  8No one can complain about the Dolphins' style. They do everything well!Dallas FightersName       HT  WT  SP ST DFJackson M. 7-1 235 9  9  1Heygar S.  6-9 225 7  8  6Rudy H.    6-6 215 9  8  1Steve W.   6-9 165 7  8  6Rick A.    6-7 230 8  8  2The Fighters maintain their high ranking in the league with a complex passinggame that goes right up to the hoop.Houston CometsName       HT  WT  SP ST DFHerbert J. 6-3 180 7  6  6Alan S.    6-5 207 5  4  8Smith P.   6-3 198 6  4  7Albert A.  6-3 180 6  5  7Andy T.    6-4 188 9  5  1The Comets can destroy a team's morale with their tight defense and long-rangeshooting ability.