Advanced moves | Types of moves Rocket League Guide

Doing front flips is useful not only for moving, but also for scoring goals

One of the most important advanced moves in Rocket League is using dodges to flip the car in one of the several directions. You can perform a flip by pushing the left analogue stick in a desired direction (or by holding a correct movement key on your keyboard) and then pressing the jump button/key twice.

Front flips are by far the most useful ones and you should be relying on them in two types of situations. First of all, performing a front flip allows you to cover more ground while driving. This comes in handy when you've depleted your boost bar or when you want to preserve the rocket boost energy for when you really need it. Second of all, front flips are a good way of scoring goals. They increase your chances of hitting the ball before other cars come in contact with them. They also make the ball fly faster and obviously that can be problematic for the players from the other team, making it a lot harder for them to defend your shot. Aside from front flips you should also consider using side dodges from time to time. They on the other hand are most useful when you're playing defensively. For example, making a side flip is a good idea when you've noticed that the ball is on a different trajectory and that you need to make small adjustments in the air in order to come in contact with it instead of flying right past it.

Driving on the walls of the stadiums allows to reach the ball before other players

All of the stadiums found in the game have walls and roofs. This means that you don't have to stay on the ground for the entire time. You can drive on walls, especially since the game is very tolerant when it comes to grip and physics and therefore you don't have to worry about dropping to the ground as soon as you've slowed down. Driving on walls is especially useful when you want to get to the ball before other players come in contact with it. Obviously this method is not without its disadvantages. You must time your moves and show some precision, because otherwise you'll miss the ball completely. An important thing to know is that it's best to turn off Ball Cam when you're driving on walls, because focusing the camera on the ball can actually make it harder for you to do what you've planned.