BASKET MASTER

Basket Master...the latest sports blockbuster!
An all-action bonanza as you face either the coputer or take on your friends in a frantic
head-to-head tussle with one of the fastest sports around.
Stay on your toes as you dribble the ball down the court, your opponent hot on your
heels, then with a steady hand and a keen eye shoot for a basket, it's fast, it's furious, it's 
fun.  Defend your zone, tackle your opponent, race against the clock as you run, turn,
leap then slam-dunk the bail through the net.
Watch your moves in slow motion replay and hear the crowd go wild.
It's 3-D action all the way with brilliant high-resolution graphics and stunningly authentic
sound effects in this superb sports simulation from Imagine.
Go for It!  Be a Basket Master!

LOADING
 1. Place the cassette in your recorder ensuring that it is fully rewound.
 2. Ensure that the MIC socket is disconnected and that the volume and tone controls
are set to the appropriate levels.
 3. If the computer is a Spectrum 48K or Spectrum + then load as follows.  Type
LOAD ^" (ENTER)(Note there is no space between the two quotes).  The ^ is obtained by
pressing the SYMBOL SHIFT and P keys simultaneously.
 4. Press PLAY on your recorder and the game will load automatically.  If you have any
problems try adjusting the volume and tone controls and consulting Chapter 6 of the
Spectrum manual.
 5. If the computer is a Spectrum 128K then follow the landing instructions on screen or
in the accompanying manual.

CONTROLS
The game is controlled by keyboard which is fully re-definable or joystick.

KEYBOARD			LEFT COURT		RIGHT COURT
UP				       1			        0
DOWN				       Q			        O
LEFT				       S			        H
RIGHT				       D			        J
FUNCTION KEY			       Z			        M

JOYSTICK

				UP

LEFT							RIGHT


				DOWN
				FIRE-FUNCTION

CONTROL OPTIONS
If you are going to play against the computer select the controls for player one.
In case two players take part different controls must be chosed for each of them.
When redefining keys certain combinations may arise which cause logistic problems, the
predefined keyboard option avoids this problem.

PLAY OPTIONS
ONE PLAYER
You must play against the machine, which simulates professional basketball style of play.
TWO PLAYER
You can compete against your friends and test your skills in Basketball.
LEVELS
You are allowed to select one of three gamelevels.  BEGINNER, AMATEUR or NBA.
(It is very difficult to win on this last level).

CHANGE NAMES

Enter you name into the left court. (if two players take part, into whichever side
you are playing).

CONTROL OF THE PLAYERS
ADVANCE AND DIRECTION
The keys make the player advance in the desired direction.  So if the player isn't carrying
the orientation of his body will coincide with the direction in which he advances.
However if the player is carrying the ball the orientation of his body doesn't change, but
he will move in the chosen direction, thus being able to keep thge ball away from the 
opponent.  If when carrying the ball you wish to change the orientation of the player's
body press the key of the direction chosen and, right after, without letting the key go,
press the Function key.  Once the player has reached the desired orientation release
the Function key.

THROWING
When you have the ball you can throw towards the basket in the following manner:
Pressing the Function key only the player will jump; with a second press the player will
throw the ball in the way best suited to the orientation of his body.
Example:

1. Sky-hook	2. Turning half way around	3. Foward etc

SLAM-DUNKS
To perform a slam-dunk it is necessary to be in the zone directly under the basket.  By
pressing the function key the player will rise until he slams the ball in the basket.  While
rising decide which type of slam-dunk we want to perform by using the control keys.

STEALING THE BALL
In order to take the ball away from the opponent, approach him, pressure him, watch his
movements and, at the moment he isn't covering the ball, snatch it away by pressing the
function key.

REBOUNDS
To capture a rebound you must pay close attention to the shadow of the ball in order to
detect where it is going.  Jump up and capture the ball using the function key.

STRUCTURE OF THE SCOREBOARD
A.  Energy bar indicates the physical state of the player.
B.  Personal foul counter indicates how many fouls a player has committed.
C.  Indicates how close the ball is to you when a ball appears it means that you are in an 
ideal position to capture it.
D.  Scoreboard counter keeps track of each player's points.
E.  Message area indicates the name of the player who has committed foul and type of foul.
F.  Chronograph times the 5 minutes of each period.

	A				A
D	·CB			BC·		D

	E		F		E

PLAYING STRATEGIES

STEALING THE BALL
Cover the ball when attacking right after stealing it, thus preventing the opponent from 
getting it back.

DRIBBLING
Controlling the orientation of the player's body will allow you to change direction and
thus dribble the ball away from the opponent and gain a good position for throwing.

COVERING THE ZONE
The computer simulator's strong point is slamming the ball down the basket when in the
zone.  To avoid this, cover the zone and force him to throw from farther away.

INTERCEPTING THE BALL
Pay attention to your opponent when he throw from far away.  Get near him, jump and
you will intercept an otherwise sure basket.

TIREDNESS AND ENERGY
Take advantage of your moments of maximum energy and recover your strength when
you are feeling weak.  Try to tire out your opponent.  The effectiveness of your throw is
determined in part by tiredness, and remember, you can't perform a slam-dunk if you are
tired out.  Keep an eye on the bar on the scoreboard indicating your energy level.

INFRACTIONS
The Software reorganises the following infractions:
	1.  Travelling back-court
	2.  Out
	3.  Personal fouls.  Avoid commiting any of them.

PERSONAL FOULS
They can be committed when attacking or defending.
When attacking you must avoid contact with the opponent when approaching the basket.
Be careful with slam-dunks when the opponent is defending his zone.
When defending you must avoid stealing the ball if it is properly covered by the
opponent and never pressure from behind.

ACTION REPLAYS
Whenever a slam-dunk takes place the repetition of the play will appear in close-up and
slow-motion.

HALF-TIME, STATISTICS AND END OF THE MATCH
The match is made up of two periods of 5 minutes playing time with a half-time rest.
During the half-time and at the end of the game a statistical table with percentages and
results of each player will appear on the screen.
The game can also end wehn one of the players is expelled because he has committed
too many fouls, which means that even if you're ahead on the scoreboard, you still lose.
GOOD SHOOTING!

BASKET MASTER
Its program code, graphic representation and artwork are the copyright of Imagine
Software and may not be reproduced, stored, hired or broadcast in any form whatsoever
without the written permission of Imagine Software.  All rights reserved worldwide.
This software product has been carefully developed and manufactured to the highest
quality standards.  Please read carefully the instructions for loading.  IF FOR ANY
REASON YOU HAVE DIFFICULTY IN RUNNING THE PROGRAM, AND BELIEVE THAT
THE PRODUCT IS DEFECTIVE, PLEASE RETURN IT DIRECT TO:
Mr. Yates, Imagine Software, 6 Central Street, Manchester, M2 5NS.
Our quality control department will test the product and supply an immediate
replacement if we find a fault.  If we cannot find a fault the product will be returned to you,
at no charge.  Please note that this does not affect your statutory rights.
  Game design Dinamic   Produced by D.C. Ward       1987 Imagine Software