Basketball Stars — 1v1 and 2v2 basketball, free online
Basketball Stars is a fast 1-on-1 and 2-on-2 game where offence and defence are the same set of keys. Two people can play it on a single keyboard.
How to play
Move, shoot and block to outscore the other side before the timer expires. Pumping fakes the shot, and a dash gets you past a defender who has committed.
W A S D / B / VPlayer 1 — move, shoot, super shot
Arrows / L / KPlayer 2 — move, shoot, super shot
S or Down arrowPump fake (double-tap to dash)
Tips & tactics
01Pump first. Most opponents jump at the first shot motion, and then the lane is open.
02Save the super shot for when you are behind by one score, not the moment it charges.
03On defence, stay grounded until they commit. Jumping early gives up the drive.
04The dash is a double-tap, not a separate key — use it to break a stalemate at the top.
About Basketball Stars
Basketball Stars is one of the most-played browser sports games, largely because the two-player-one-keyboard mode needs no setup at all.
Matches are timed, so a lead is never safe and comebacks are common.
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FAQ
How do two people play on one keyboard?
Player 1 uses WASD with B and V; player 2 uses the arrow keys with L and K. No extra setup is needed.
What is the super shot?
A charged shot on V (or K for player 2) that is far harder to block. It needs to build up before use.
How do I dash?
Double-tap the direction key — D twice for player 1, Left arrow twice for player 2.
How long is a match?
Matches are on a timer, and the side ahead when it hits zero wins.
What players say
★★★★★
The pump fake is the whole game once you learn it.
— Vadim★★★★★
Two players on one keyboard with zero setup. Perfect for a break.
— hoops_2★★★★☆
AI on hard is a wall, but the local multiplayer is great.
— Farah