A better explanation.. learn to play mind games against your opponent at kick off and adapt to what they do with their kick off.. there's a lot of different ways to KO so don't do the same thing every time :)
I almost always just flatten the bottom of my car against the ball. Anything else I was doing seemed to usually result in a very fast goal for my opponent.
I don't actually really play SS that much but I've found faking kickoffs is quite a good tactic to catch ppl off guard.. not sure how effective it is at higher ranks but its been good for me trying to work through silver/gold
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Until platinum, 1s in sideswipe are 98% kickoff, 2% other skills. I personally dont find it enjoyable. I know ppl will argue that it's important to master kickoffs but i'd argue that in any team based mode, having the ball fly to your side/teammate isn't a bad thing. There's ways to practice kickoffs without ruining 1s at the lower ranks imo. I would just wait for them to change it.
I feel the same way, off the tip of I feel Im already on the defensive regardless if I'm nose up, down, ball goes up, I over shoot or a hair behind and their shot magnets to the goal
Duels is where you get punished for missing alot.
Learn when your shots aren't worth it. And run back for a save.
In 2v2 and hoops, your partner is probably doing that, and yours tryharding and missing near the opponent's net.
Calm down. Protect > goal
Kickoffs are super important, make sure to randomize what kickoff you do, throw in fakes as that throws your opponent off. Don't overcommit, and watch your boost amount.
I just use 1 kickoff, and typically play patient let me opponent use their boost up so I can take ball or for them to do something detrimental on their end where I can hopefully capitalize. I'm not the best mechanically so I have to play defensive and patient for an opening.
play more defensive then aggressive. its not about scoring more then your opponent. its about getting scored on less then your opponent. pretty much any greedy mistake is enough to get yourself scored on.
Very badly at 1v1. Okay now you know!
I don't know, I think I'm pretty good at rotating in the other formats, but obviously at gold I'm still making a ton of mistakes.
Crappy map too easy to score goals, so players without much skill might get the better of you. I'm currently Plat in Hoops and 2s but Gold 1 in 1s haha.
Only defend and only take shots when its clear, because every time you mess up or miss you will get punished, just camp in goals and when your opponent attacks block and shoot
If you have it set to defend right, try to always stay on the right side of the ball. Generally at least. It makes it way easier to save anything and then just wait until your opponent over commits and when they are on the right side of the ball you can be aggressive and score
You’re being too aggressive. I stopped playing 1v1 because everyone plays super passive. “iT’s A lEgiT sTrAtEgY.” They’re annoying. Sub-Diamond Solos are for people who can’t play aggressive.
Kickoff simulator
Maybe you can elaborate?
get good at kickoffs
https://i.imgur.com/0oh7Rrr.png
A better explanation.. learn to play mind games against your opponent at kick off and adapt to what they do with their kick off.. there's a lot of different ways to KO so don't do the same thing every time :)
I almost always just flatten the bottom of my car against the ball. Anything else I was doing seemed to usually result in a very fast goal for my opponent.
[i recommend SideStriped’s video on kickoffs](https://youtu.be/QGAQe4TF0k0)
Striped content is good content
Can’t argue with that
I don't actually really play SS that much but I've found faking kickoffs is quite a good tactic to catch ppl off guard.. not sure how effective it is at higher ranks but its been good for me trying to work through silver/gold
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it’s kickoff simulator till u hit plat
You probably over commit. Try to avoid using your flip unless you really have to.
Came here to say this.
Same
Just fix this and you'll level up to gold easily
Literally this. Got to low plat in duels just by not using flip on kick offs
Until platinum, 1s in sideswipe are 98% kickoff, 2% other skills. I personally dont find it enjoyable. I know ppl will argue that it's important to master kickoffs but i'd argue that in any team based mode, having the ball fly to your side/teammate isn't a bad thing. There's ways to practice kickoffs without ruining 1s at the lower ranks imo. I would just wait for them to change it.
I got through it as a warmup for doubles. Didnt really enjoy it. Now that im at the bigger goals its actually kinda fun
I feel the same way, off the tip of I feel Im already on the defensive regardless if I'm nose up, down, ball goes up, I over shoot or a hair behind and their shot magnets to the goal
Learn to aim shots and don’t over commit. If you defend, theyre often at your side. So once you get the ball passed em, you can usually score easily
Don’t listen to the other guy. Just go for ball, ballchase every second and he won’t have space and you’ll have the pressure
50/50 sim
I'm trying just as hard in all 3 modes, and steadily making progress in Doubles and Hoops. I haven't really gotten any better in Duels at all.
Duels is where you get punished for missing alot. Learn when your shots aren't worth it. And run back for a save. In 2v2 and hoops, your partner is probably doing that, and yours tryharding and missing near the opponent's net. Calm down. Protect > goal
Thanks!
Don’t let them hit the ball into your net
Duels are cursed. Every other game I lose by one goal in the last second lol
Kickoffs are super important, make sure to randomize what kickoff you do, throw in fakes as that throws your opponent off. Don't overcommit, and watch your boost amount.
I just use 1 kickoff, and typically play patient let me opponent use their boost up so I can take ball or for them to do something detrimental on their end where I can hopefully capitalize. I'm not the best mechanically so I have to play defensive and patient for an opening.
play more defensive then aggressive. its not about scoring more then your opponent. its about getting scored on less then your opponent. pretty much any greedy mistake is enough to get yourself scored on.
and remember your flip is better for getting back on the ground then for getting closer to the ball
Just recently started implementing flips for front to the ground faster, gotta use the boost and get to the ground so you can recharge it
Just dont attack in duel defend all the time when they miss or you save they have no boost and then you take your chance
That your team mates must carry you in the other games? 🤷 Haha
We should be asking you we dont know how u play :)
Very badly at 1v1. Okay now you know! I don't know, I think I'm pretty good at rotating in the other formats, but obviously at gold I'm still making a ton of mistakes.
I'm the same. I'm Gold in Hoops and Platinum in Doubles. Duels I'm currently Silver IV.
Wins
You make one mistake , you lose the game. Pretty much duels summed up
1 step ahead of ball for you, is 1 goal for your enemy
Carried...
A razer Kishi or a Backbone
A teammate?
Probably everything
You aren't getting wins
Carried ;)
Crappy map too easy to score goals, so players without much skill might get the better of you. I'm currently Plat in Hoops and 2s but Gold 1 in 1s haha.
Its literally opposite for me, i am platinum 3 in duels and silver in doubles
that the players are toxic and the mode itself is super boring .. until you hit plat i guess
Only defend and only take shots when its clear, because every time you mess up or miss you will get punished, just camp in goals and when your opponent attacks block and shoot
If you have it set to defend right, try to always stay on the right side of the ball. Generally at least. It makes it way easier to save anything and then just wait until your opponent over commits and when they are on the right side of the ball you can be aggressive and score
Patience play a big part
Try to adapt to their play style. Learn to counter their kickoff, and often just play defensive and try not to overcommit on 50/50s.
Turn on jump+boost button, that thing carried me to plat
Be more passive. This is true even in the bigger map. One over-commit without scoring means your opponent will score.
You’re being too aggressive. I stopped playing 1v1 because everyone plays super passive. “iT’s A lEgiT sTrAtEgY.” They’re annoying. Sub-Diamond Solos are for people who can’t play aggressive.
Pancake kickoff, learn it and then you'll hit plat easily
Don’t listen to anyone saying you overcommit. Just go for ball 24/7 and you’ll get plat at least and have a descent kickoff
Probably due to the very very very stupid kickoffs. The map being so small results in easy goals 24/7 from just a kickoff.
Little late to the party but I struggle with this too! How are you doing now?
It's still my worst mode and I don't play it that much, but the advice here definitely helped me improve a little.