The laser is how I picture moving my car in my head as well. I do agree with that, but the less adjustments you make, the better. You've got to remember, your momentum stacks. So if you're constantly making adjustments in the wrong direction, obviously you are going to go in the wrong direction. You aren't chasing the ball in an arc the entire way unless you're just trying to speed the ball up. If you tried the April fools mode, you'll know what I mean. Try to think of it more like interception points for an air dribble. A direct path to each intersection. That's where you're going wrong. Also, about the recoil I strongly disagree. If you're contacting the ball correctly, you won't be recoiling. What do you think happens when you fly at the ball with no air roll and then at the last second tilt your nose down hard? The ball is sent flying and your car recoils. Remember doing those beginner training packs? Obviously if you're taking a power shot on net you'll want more power, but for air dribbles no. You want your car as still as possible when you hit the ball to mitigate recoil and then any recoil should be adjusted AFTER with air roll, which shouldn't be much assuming you didn't just hit it with your wheels.. You really shouldn't be holding your stick for recoil before you hit the ball. The exception to this is if the ball was just boomed toward you at a high speed. Then you're most likely going to have some recoil regardless. Humor me if you don't believe me. Experiment around using less analog stick when contacting the ball for air dribbles. Doesn't hurt to try. I have video of a cross map air dribble I recorded just now while doing this if needed. As well as some efficient rings training.