Air Dribbling is one of the most difficult things to do in Rocket League, and the sign of a true master.
Rocket League is one of those games which are insanely fun to master. It's not just about competing and winning matches, it's about getting to know the feel of your favorite car, and it's about mastering those skills which emit genuine "wow" moments when perfected. It's also not just about simple mechanics like a Wave Dash or your standard Dribble. What is it about, then?
Well, Rocket League is about impressing your mates, and having a jolly good time doing it. It's about mastering mechanics like the Flip Reset or, indeed, the Air Dribble, and thus, taking your game to that next level and eliciting some pretty startling responses in the process. Honestly, there's nothing we love more than surprising our friends, so we've decided to help you do the same. Here's our Air Dribbling Guide...
How To Air Dribble in Rocket League
Mastering the Air Dribble in Rocket League requires two important components: setup and in-air dribbling. To perform a successful Air Dribble, you need to nail both, and this will require an absolutely insane amount of skill and persistence. Make sure to jump into training mode and practice, practice, practice.
Setting Up the Air Dribble
The first thing you need to do to achieve a successful Air Dribble in Rocket League is set up the ball to be launched in the air in a very easily controllable way. Do this by following these steps:
Dribble the Ball to the Wall
Perform a standard dribble, and run the ball at a reasonable speed so that it goes up the side of the net/wall, and starts to move upwards. The trick here is allowing the ball to start rolling up the side without another player nabbing it.
Slow Down and Watch
As the ball rolls up the side of the net, you'll want to slow a bit so that it starts to rise up the wall and perhaps begins to separate, about to fall down again.
Boost and Catch
As soon as it is a little up the wall, boost at speed to hit the ball and bounce it off into the air, whilst also bouncing off yourself. The ball should now be airborne, as should you.
Doing the Air Dribble
Now, once you have the ball in the air, the real hard part comes into play. Keep in mind that the above-described strategy is purely suggested: the trick is just to get the ball into the air. Once it is airborne, you can perform the next few steps to perform an Air Dribble.
Boost into the Ball
Now airborne, apply the boost and twist your car so that it is horizontal, flat, and aimed directly at the ball. Boost into it to kick it towards the enemy goal. Be careful not to hit too hard, though, as you don't want it to shoot off and get caught by an opponent. Also, make sure it isn't going in some random direction. After all, you want to score a goal, right?
Lightly Tap the Ball
As you are flying through the air, tap the ball lightly but continuously, maintaining air speed and your distance from the ground. It is similar to a land-dribble, but way more difficult, as you need to be super precise with your speed, direction, and distance from the ground.
Maintain Ball Speed and Trajectory
Apply smaller boosts to keep up with the ball, and inch it towards the goal. This part requires hours of practice, and the ability to quickly change tactic as an opponent approaches. You need to have mastered ball control, and directional movement. Keep edging it towards those goals to score an insanely impressive Air Dribble that will certainly get the lads talking!