Air-Dribbling

When to start practicing:
Champion.

When expected in-game:
Grand-Champion.

Recommended mechanics to know before starting this:
Air-Roll Shots , Complex Aerials , Wall Plays

Air-Dribbling or Airdrags are used almost every game at the highest ranks. Many famous RLCS goals are Air-Dribbles. Being able to control the ball and carry it into a goal is flashy and useful.

  • Mechanic steps

  • 1. Roll the ball up the wall. Make sure it isn't bouncing.

  • 2. Match the ball's speed when rolling towardds the wall. Give the ball some space and hit it on the wall for a pop.

  • 3. Make sure your momentum on the wall is the same as the ball before jumping you might need to slightly brake.

  • 4. Aerial towards the ball in the air.

  • 5. Make sure your first touch on the ball isn't hard. A soft first touch will let the ball "stick" to your car.

  • 6. Carry the ball into the goal.

Getting the right pop

Hitting the ball and popping it off of the wall is important for many advanced mechanics. How to hit the ball depends on the ball's momentum, direction, and how much boost you have. There are many ways to pop the ball. Some people brake a little bit before hitting the ball to match the ball's momentum; While others create more distance to the ball when rolling it up the wall to create a buffer to match the speed diffrence. It is up to prefrence and many advanced mechanics have multiple ways to do the same thing.

Bounce-Air-Dribble

Being able to air-dribble from any spot on the map can suprise and punish out of position opponents. Transitioning from a bounce-dribble to an air-dribble is an advanced technique that requires practice and control. It can be a powerful way to surprise opponents, disrupt their defense, and create goal-scoring opportunities in Rocket League.
  1. How to execute this technique effectively:

  2. As the ball bounces into the air, follow it closely and use your boost to control your car's elevation.
  3. While in the air, maintain control of the ball by adjusting your car's position, orientation, and boost usage. The goal is to keep the ball on your car and navigate it toward the opponent's goal.
  4. Once you're in a favorable position and have your opponent off-guard, you can choose to flick the ball or take a shot. A flick involves tilting your car to launch the ball, while a shot involves aiming accurately to score.
  • Training

  • Air-Dribble training by Grifflicious: 0FB8-6953-C465-B540
  • Basic Air-Dribble Setups by Sraoill: 0DA2-3E6B-AEA9-A025
  • Wall to Airdrag by LeviBenjamin: D9A3-64D2-5D63-FA77