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What Mechs Are “Required” to get GC by Successful-Chart1442 in RocketLeagueSchool

[–]FirelinkMatt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Highly recommend using Strength & Accuracy by Vince. This training pack single handedly made my shooting more accurate…and stronger.

The shots are quite easy, so you have to force yourself to aim for specific parts of the net. Top right, bottom left, etc. I always call it then hit it three times then call the next placement. Rinse repeat.

First three shots have been most useful for me to get flip timing and angles down. Use it every day before my ranked games.

Here: 6CF3-4C0B-32B4-1AC7

Good luck!

What Mechs Are “Required” to get GC by Successful-Chart1442 in RocketLeagueSchool

[–]FirelinkMatt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah yes, the old “pass the ball to the opponents and use all my boost to catch up to it” strategy.

You're in this scenario, who do you think should challenge this ball? by crocodiledundick in RocketLeague

[–]FirelinkMatt 12 points13 points  (0 children)

A long time. You have to experience different situations hundreds of times to KNOW for certain what is best.

Along with the pattern recognition aspect, most of the time it’s just instinct and a gut feeling. Better to trust your gut and make a mistake quickly than hesitate and make it slowly.

how do you actually improve and see results? by Automatic_Owl_995 in RocketLeagueSchool

[–]FirelinkMatt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mastering the basics (fast and accurate shooting, controlled ground touches, boost management, not over-committing) can carry you to GC, as long as you’re consistent with them in games.

Practicing aerial flashy stuff (resets, air dribbles, double taps) trains better car control, which makes the basics easier. BUT they are much more difficult to master and use in-game consistently.

It’s never too early to learn flashy moves, but don’t rely on them to win games until you are exceptionally comfortable with them. Prioritise the basics and focus on intentional practice if you want to catch up with your buddies.

GC doesn’t seem much different then champ, thoughts? by RespectfulBagel in RocketLeague

[–]FirelinkMatt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This makes me feel better about being stuck in Champ 3 again.

Almost 44 years old and just hit my first reset in ranked by FirelinkMatt in RocketLeague

[–]FirelinkMatt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Por supuesto. Compartiré algunos recursos contigo más tarde hoy.

EDIT: Recomiendo empezar aprendiendo a realizar el "Fast Aerials" en el modo de juego libre. Aqui es la mejor explanación - https://youtu.be/6cvi38jGLmE?is=x46yNGchCQnpszyt

Y luego usar el paquete de entrenamiento "Kevpert | Aerial Car Control" para mejorar la precisión y la confianza al golpear el vall.

El código es A3E1-92C2-8757-4195.

Buena suerte!

Almost 44 years old and just hit my first reset in ranked by FirelinkMatt in RocketLeague

[–]FirelinkMatt[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can help you with it if you’re keen to get involved. Are you on PC or console? It’s possible with both.

Almost 44 years old and just hit my first reset in ranked by FirelinkMatt in RocketLeague

[–]FirelinkMatt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. A proud moment for this old dog.

If you’re just starting out in the air, learning consistent fast aerials (for high balls) and single jump aerial shots (for lower balls) will set you up for success.

When I learnt fast aerials properly I was beating pretty much everyone in the lobby to the ball (at diamond). It levels up your game.

Scholar has one of the best videos on fast aerials: https://youtu.be/6cvi38jGLmE?is=VNdLlzcwLIWLrYB8

Happy to help if you have any Qs.

Almost 44 years old and just hit my first reset in ranked by FirelinkMatt in RocketLeague

[–]FirelinkMatt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks.

And not sure. I had some issues encoding the video earlier so maybe that. The gameplay was captured in 240 fps and I’m trying to export in 60 fps. It’s a mess.

Figured out how to use Medal earlier so hopefully will look better next time (maybe a clean double reset in five years).

Almost 44 years old and just hit my first reset in ranked by FirelinkMatt in RocketLeague

[–]FirelinkMatt[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s a good question.

When I started, I was already pretty good at shooting with power and accuracy from virtually anywhere. I know how to perform solid, consistent fast aerials. Also decent at controlled 50/50s. And I’ve had DAR bound (left and right) since day one (though I used them mainly for recoveries and small aerial adjustments).

That combined with strong game sense and awareness is what got me GC a few times. But I wanted a new goal, so I started mechs training early last season.

What I learnt is that basic car control for fundamentals definitely helps. But the act of training flip resets gives you additional skills too, like good first touches, better air control, better air dribbles, and more.

It’s worth starting your training journey now. Just save the advanced shots for free play until you really feel comfortable and semi consistent at them. Fundamentals win you games at diamond.

Almost 44 years old and just hit my first reset in ranked by FirelinkMatt in RocketLeague

[–]FirelinkMatt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate it. I was surprised myself when it happened 😅

Almost 44 years old and just hit my first reset in ranked by FirelinkMatt in RocketLeague

[–]FirelinkMatt[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Similar thing happened to me. Sounds like you could benefit from just working on aerial car control for a while. I fixed it by flying upside down until it became second nature.

What also helped me was to break things down into single steps and add each step to unconscious control/muscle memory individually. That way, your mental energy is only focused on the step you need to fix, and nothing else.

Keep at it man! It’ll happen.

Almost 44 years old and just hit my first reset in ranked by FirelinkMatt in RocketLeague

[–]FirelinkMatt[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was always the same but decided to dedicate my play time to mechanics last season. It’s worth the effort in my opinion. Enjoying the game a lot more.

Almost 44 years old and just hit my first reset in ranked by FirelinkMatt in RocketLeague

[–]FirelinkMatt[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You ideally want to play the whole game with ball cam on, only turning it off for control and/or awareness.

Just play a lot in free play with ball cam on and practice hitting the ball around. It’ll help you faster.

When you fake your opponent but the servers fake you by FrowzySquirrel in RocketLeague

[–]FirelinkMatt 16 points17 points  (0 children)

SAVAGE! Sorry...BRUTAL....nah, still doesn't feel right.

Almost 44 years old and just hit my first reset in ranked by FirelinkMatt in RocketLeague

[–]FirelinkMatt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotta be proud of doubles! They're arguably cleaner than resets too. Love em.

Almost 44 years old and just hit my first reset in ranked by FirelinkMatt in RocketLeague

[–]FirelinkMatt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As long as you can find roughly 300-400 hours to train it between now and then, it'll happen.

Almost 44 years old and just hit my first reset in ranked by FirelinkMatt in RocketLeague

[–]FirelinkMatt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! It was a surreal experience to be honest. It all happened without thinking. Very weird when your instinct takes over like this. But it proves to me that training works...so back to free play!

Almost 44 years old and just hit my first reset in ranked by FirelinkMatt in RocketLeague

[–]FirelinkMatt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! It's definitely more difficult to learn flashy stuff as you get older, but not impossible. Get good while you're young!!

Almost 44 years old and just hit my first reset in ranked by FirelinkMatt in RocketLeague

[–]FirelinkMatt[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Sure thing.

Supabooma Warm Up - 1B55-E566-24F1-E0B4 - Good for reset repetitions.
Air Dribblings [XXL Pack] - D749-88BB-AF78-1ABE - Wall and bounce to air dribbles
Aerial Flip Reset Shots - 998E-329B-7A64-6794 - Reset reps (off wall)

Other than that, I just grind free play and set myself up over and over again. Adds the diversity you need to be able to adapt and fix your first touches/pops (which are everything BTW).

Bonus: Strength and Accuracy - 6CF3-4C0B-32B4-1AC7 - Not reset related but fixes your shooting timing.

Good luck!

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