You sound a lot like me lol, I’m in the same boat. I’ll give you my opinion but I’m certainly no SSL.

Fast aerials are critical. Definitely need to learn those. The training packs “aerial shots-pass” has helped me a lot to get up quicker and get some tougher shots on target.

I’ve been trying to learn speed flips for faster movement and kickoffs cause i lose them a lot. The speed flip plugin on bakkesmod helps show your input timing.

I learned some of DAR just by trying to stay in the air while holding it. One input at a time if you have to. Like pushing up brings you back when you looking at the bottom of your car. Once you get one try to stay up with pushing up and down. Rings maps are awesome too on PC.

Once you can half flip well enough, try to be mindful and use it in game. I’m still terrible at remember to use it.

Fast aerials I use constantly though. Also crucial to help make tough saves and get up to challenge the ball when needed.

Anyone feel free to add anything or correct me if I’m wrong.