Tips to get better
Everyone starts out chasing the ball and missing it. These tips, roughly in order from beginner to advanced, are the habits that make the biggest difference.
Last updated November 5, 2026
Beginner tips
1. Turn on ball cam and leave it on
Knowing where the ball is at all times matters more than anything else. Leave ball cam on and only switch it off for a moment when you need to see where you are driving.
2. Hit the ball toward the other goal, not just anywhere
New players often hit the ball as soon as they reach it. Before you touch it, take a split second to approach from behind it, so that the hit sends it toward the opposing goal or at least toward the side walls, and never across the front of your own net.
3. Use powerslide to turn around
Holding powerslide while steering lets you spin around much faster. After you miss a hit, powerslide back toward the play instead of making a huge loop.
4. Pick up boost on the way
Small boost pads are scattered across the floor. Drive over them while you rotate back instead of driving in a straight line, and you will rarely run empty.
5. Flip into the ball for power
A front flip into the ball turns a gentle tap into a real shot. Jump, then press jump again while holding forward just before you reach the ball.
Intermediate tips
6. Win or neutralise the kickoff
At kickoff, boost straight at the ball and flip into it just before contact. If both players hit at once, the ball usually goes up or to the side, which is fine. The worst outcome is arriving late and letting the other team take the ball cleanly.
7. Defend from your goal outward
When the other team attacks, drive back toward your own goal first and then face the ball. Defending while facing the play is much easier than chasing a shot from behind.
8. Rotate with your team
In 2v2 and 3v3, think of the team as a line moving up and down the field. The player closest to the ball challenges; the others hang back in support. After you challenge, go back toward your goal along the side and let a teammate take the next touch.
9. Shoot low and to the corners
Shots along the floor into the corners of the goal are hard to save. A huge shot straight down the middle is easy for a goalkeeper to block.
10. Watch the other team's boost
An opponent with no boost can't fly up for a save or challenge you quickly. That is the moment to attack.
Advanced tips
11. Practise aerials in short sessions
Use the Aerial training pack for ten minutes before you play. Focus on taking off early, aiming the nose at the ball, then feathering boost in short bursts.
12. Use the walls
Driving up the wall gets you to high balls quickly and sets up shots from angles the defence doesn't expect. Clearing the ball off your own back wall is also a key defensive skill.
13. Air roll for control
Air roll lets you turn the car around its long axis in the air, so you can land on your wheels, line up an aerial touch or put spin on the ball.
14. Fake a challenge
Sometimes the best play is to drive at the opponent and then not jump, waiting for them to commit first. Once they've hit the ball, you get the clean touch.
15. Review replays
Save replays of games you lose and watch them back with the free camera. You will quickly see patterns, like always being out of position on the same type of play.
A simple practice routine
- Five minutes of free play: drive, flip and hit the ball to warm up.
- One training pack (Striker, Goalie or Aerial) to work on a single skill.
- A couple of casual matches to use the skill in real games.
- Ranked when you are warmed up and focused.
Short, regular sessions beat long ones. Most players see the biggest improvement in their first few weeks just by playing consistently and keeping ball cam on. New to the game? Start with how to play.