Rocket League is a powerful blending of arcade-style soccer and vehicular carnage with straightforward controls and fluid, physics-driven competition.
The concept is relatively simple: players must collaborate with their sides to move the big ball across the arena and toward the opposite team’s goal. It’s as crucial to control the ball and put it in the opposing team’s net as it is to prevent them from doing so. Rocket League, created by Psyonix and published in 2016, is currently available on various platforms. Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC are all platforms that support Rocket League. In 2019, Epic Games acquired Psyonix, and in 2020, Rocket League became a free game. Even though it was initially for sale on Steam, Rocket League is no longer available on the Steam platform. It is exclusive to the Epic Games Store.
If you want to improve your Rocket League skills and strive to be a Rocket League Pro, we got you covered! In this guide, we’ll break down the most important things you need to practice and remember to defeat experienced opponents.
Rocket League is not a challenging game to learn. It’s not a game like League of Legends or Dota 2 with hundreds of champions and many different mechanics. It is a game of skill and practice – which is already difficult. You have your car, hitbox, game mode, and, most importantly, personal skill. It’s all about practice and learning. So, let’s get started!
Camera Settings:
Rocket League camera settings are extremely important and very personal. The more aware you are of your position concerning the ball, the walls, the floor, your opponents, or even the ceiling, the more capable you can become as a player. Play around with the available settings to discover what works for you. Reduce your camera distance, so the ball is more prominent on your screen when you hit it if you’re having trouble shooting the exact point on the ball you’re looking for. Reduce your stiffness if your car moves around too much on the screen. Would you like to see more when you flick your right stick? Increase the speed of your swivel. There are numerous wikis, fan sites, and other resources where you can find your favorite player’s settings and experiment with what works best for you.
Positioning:
Concerning the ball, where are you? When you first start playing, you may believe you must always be up close to the ball and attempt to hit it, but this isn’t the best strategy.
When the ball is hit, it will fly away. You should concentrate on being the player in the best position to rebound the ball into the goal. You will sometimes need to be an attacker to get up front and push the ball forward, but it should not be your primary focus.
Use your boost properly:
Your boost is precious. Yes, it speeds you up, which is helpful, but it can also save entire games in the right circumstances. Whether accelerating towards your goal to make a last-second save or scoring your own goal, having the extra speed at the right time can save your skin. However, that is not the only use of your boost.
Using flips for speed:
When rocketing across the pitch, performing a tactical flip allows you to reach top speed much faster – without using your boost. Power straight ahead, hold forward, jump, and double jump. With the right timing, you’ll flip forward into the air, boosting your speed even more, and then land with your wheels on the ground, still shooting along at high speed.
Mastering handbrake turns:
The handbrake comes in handy for quick, tactical turns. You can easily fool opposing drivers or reposition for a quick pass. It’s tempting to slam the ball against the wall or shoot straight for the goal while speeding around the pitch in circles, but tight movement will win most games. This kind of subtle control tweak will quickly improve your game.
Use all surfaces, including the goal roof:
In Rocket League, recovery is extremely crucial. You must get into position as quickly as possible in any situation, such as flying into the back of one of the goals. Often, the quickest way back out and into play is to blast through the bottom of the net, around the back curve, and onto the roof of the goal. If you maintain your momentum, you’ll have a large window to dodge once you fly out the front (of course, upside-down), allowing you to dodge in the direction you need to go to get back into position. Likewise, you can jump off the roof and perform your normal dodge – this is useful because the jump sends you down faster.
Defend from your back post:
The back post is the goal post that is the furthest away from the ball. For example, the ball is coming from the right side of the field and heading toward your goal. The “back post” would be the goal’s left edge.
In defense, this is the simplest way to put yourself in a better position to make a save. You can do nothing if you are playing near the basket and they shoot over your head. You have much more time to react and get that save when you’re on the other side of the goal. Rotate back, so you are always in the back post before the opposing team shoots.
Utilizing kick-offs:
Do not underestimate the kick-off. A goal scored 10 seconds later can still be attributed to a bad kick-off. Players could be out of position, or the opposing team could capitalize with a quick follow-up to a stagnant ball. 1v1 duel is the best way to practice kick-offs. Don’t worry about rank. Simply concentrate on getting faster kick-offs and getting the ball where you want it to go.
Watching high-level gameplays:
You will pick up on certain techniques if you watch the RLCS or some professional Rocket League players on Twitch. These guys are the best among the best, and you should also try to concentrate on whatever they are doing.
If you watch some high-speed gameplay for 15-20 minutes before playing, your mind will become familiar with the fast-paced action. When you first start playing, you will notice that everything seems slower (unless you are in the top 1%), and you will be more responsive.
Taking breaks:
Taking a break every now and then will keep your mind refreshed and calm. Take a 5-10-minute break after you have three wins or three losses. Use this time to get a quick snack, use the washroom, or simply watch something else.
It may appear to be a bit overwhelming to learn everything at once. Instead, concentrate on two or three until you feel you have mastered them. Then return and choose another two or three. If you follow these suggestions, I guarantee you will significantly improve your rank.