Rocket League is one of the fastest-paced games out there, and keeping up with communications is extremely difficult. Luckily, Rocket League has a quick chat feature that allows players to quickly, and effectively communicate with their teammates. Most players have their quick chats set to the default but tweaking just a couple of those options could lead to an improvement in your game. In this article, we will discuss the ten essential quick chats that everyone should have in their locker.

On your right. / On your left. (Team)

Kickoffs are an underrated aspect of the game, but a good kickoff plane can launch a strong offensive towards the opponents' net. If you are not going for the ball, you can use one of these two quick chats to let your teammates know which side you will be on. At a higher level, players can purposely lose kickoffs in the direction of their boost-grabbing teammates in order to start a possession right off of the kickoff.

I got it! (Team)

Possibly the most adaptive quick chat, a simple "I got it!" can help you and your teammates avoid costly double commits. By using this quick chat, you and your teammates will be able to significantly increase your field coverage. Firstly, on the kickoffs, dropping an "I got it!" can clarify who is going for the kickoff and who will be following or going for boost. You can also use this quick chat in open play, although it's a bit trickier, to call that you are going to dribble or hit the ball and avoid confusion with your teammates.

Defending… (Team)

The polar opposite of “I got it!”, this quick chat is just as useful. On the kickoff, “Defending...” signals to your teammates that you are not going for the ball. This is especially useful when your teammates don’t say anything in chat, as at least they will know that you are not going for the ball. Similarly, in open play “Defending...” can mean that you are not going to challenge the ball. This essentially tells your teammate to challenge the ball, as you will be waiting in goal, ready to provide the last layer of defense. Using this quick chat in tandem with “I got it!” can help prevent any double challenges during your Rocket League games.

Need boost! (Team)

This quick chat is useful in two common situations. First of all, if you are out of boost and you are about to go for a big boost pad, you can let your teammates know using this quick chat. This allows your teammates to adjust their rotations around your boost grabbing, thereby preventing gaps in the defense. Secondly, if you are out of boost but can't grab a pad, using this quick chat can let your teammates know that you are limited by boost and can't challenge any balls out of your reach. This way, if a high ball comes flying towards your net, your teammates will know that you cannot get it, and so they should go for the aerial.

Faking. (Team)

One of the most popular mechanics in the game is the fake. By not going for the ball, one can take an opponent out of the play, but sometimes this can also catch your teammates off guard. Dropping a "Faking" in team chat can allow your teammates to take advantage of your mind games and capitalize off of your opponent's mistake. Otherwise, you might just send your teammate flying as well!

Sorry!

One of the worst ways to lose a game is because of a toxic teammate, but it doesn't have to be that way. Whenever you make a mistake, even if it could have been your teammate's fault, it's a good idea to just say "sorry" and diffuse the situation. By taking the blame, your teammates will sympathize with you and be more forgiving than if you had stayed silent. Plus, a team that doesn’t blame each other for every mistake is way more likely to win than one that does.

Nice one!

You may have noticed that "Nice Shot!" doesn't make the top 10. That's because "Nice one!" is everything "Nice Shot!" is and more. Whenever your teammates do something good, whether it's scoring a goal or getting a crucial demolition, "Nice one!" is applicable. It’s far more versatile than “Nice Shot!”, and it’s just as positive. Using this quick chat as a compliment for your teammates helps to strengthen your team chemistry and show that you are here to win as a team.

Great Pass!

Similarly to “Nice one!”, this quick chat is very useful when congratulating teammates and celebrating your team's success. Only you can’t thank your teammate for their assist with “Nice one!” which is why “Great pass!” can be such a useful quick chat. It’s important to acknowledge every part of the play that led to a goal, so congratulating your teammates on their passing contribution is a no brainer!

Thanks!

One of the best ways to stay on good terms with your teammates is to congratulate each other after each goal. We’ve got that covered with “Nice one!” and “Great Pass!”, but what about thanking your teammates for their compliments? "Thanks!" is essential to showing your teammates you appreciate their quick chats. It’s also a great way to make quick chats more of a two-way conversation. After all, the best comms are when teammates communicate together.

No Problem.

Finally, the list ends with another versatile quick chat. This quick chat has you covered in a number of ways! One example of using "No Problem." is as a continuation of the congratulatory quick chats. Just like in a real life conversation, saying "No Problem." after a "Thanks!" adds to common courtesy and boosts your relations with your teammates. Another way of using "No Problem." is to console your teammates after a mistake. If your teammate misses an easy save and says "Sorry" in chat, using "No Problem." can help assure your teammate that there are no hard feelings. Everyone whiffs a ball once in a while, so it's only fair to console your teammates when they do. Just like everything else on this list, “No Problem.” can be great for your team in more ways than one!

Honorable mentions

There are so many quick chats in Rocket League that it is impossible to pick just 10, so here are a couple that almost scrapped the list.

“This is Rocket League!”: One of the funniest quick chats that was just recently added to the game is “This is Rocket League!”: A reference to the infamous commentary by RLCS commentator “Shogun” after JSTN’s buzzer beater goal to tie up game 7 of the RLCS finals. This quick chat is hilarious and can readily be used whenever something crazy happens!

“Calculated.”: Another great one to add to your game! This quick chat is mostly used ironically and can be quite humorous whenever you do something awesome by accident.

“Passing!” (Team): Lastly, “Passing!” (Team) is also a really useful option. At a high level, Rocket League is all about keeping possession of the ball, and passing plays can readily lead to goals. The hardest part about passing plays is keeping your teammates in the loop. Most of the time, they won’t expect the pass, and so won’t be ready to receive it. However, this quick chat can help solve this issue. If you have time before making the pass, shout it out in quick chat so your teammates can get in position and be ready to receive the pass.

Takeaways

In all fairness, going into your quick chat settings and implementing these changes won't boost you to Grand Champion overnight. However, Rocket League is a hard game to progress in, and any little changes can have a positive impact on your rank.

More important than quick chats, however, is how you communicate with your teammates. Whether it's quick chat, regular chat, voice chat, or anything else, there are two golden rules for communication. First of all, you have to try your best to give your teammates valuable information. This can be about your positioning and boost, or an incoming defender, or a shooting opportunity, the list goes on.

Quick chats are very helpful in this sense as they are often the quickest way of communicating this when solo queuing. Secondly, you have to maintain a friendly relationship with your teammates. So many games in Rocket League are lost due to toxicity and teammates not getting along, so staying on your teammates goodside is vital to getting the victory. Besides, it’s a five-minute car soccer game, there’s no good reason to get mad at a teammate. It’s just a waste of time and MMR.

Hopefully after reading this, you’ll add some of these quick chats to your game. At the very least, just implementing these general tips about communications which can help bring you one step closer to your next promotion in Rocket League.