Looking at their highlight reels, you'd think Rocket League’s Supersonic Legends (SSLs) are a different breed. That is true to an extent, but the majority of Supersonic Legends paint a different picture. They claim it's not that they do more or try harder than anyone else. Instead, it's more about quick decision-making, smart rotations, and nailing down a few Rocket League fundamentals.

The quickest way to reach the top is by learning what path to take from those already there. On that note, listed here you'll find 5 key Rocket League tips from Supersonic Legends. Since it's advice straight from the pinnacle of the sport, you'll get invaluable insight into how pros approach every situation and what you can modify in your playstyle to be just as good, if not better, than them.

5. Win Kickoffs 50% of the Time – Or At least Try To

NightRyder, a Rocket League SSL, points out a big mistake most intermediate players make. It's that they never try to fix their kickoff strategy. More often than not, intermediate players will score, and directly after that, they'll get evened out when their opponent wins the kickoff and lands a goal. Intermediate players don't dive deeper into understanding how kickoffs work, that is, where to hit the ball, how high, at what angle, and whether by using a flick.

In one of his videos, NightRyder gives a clear breakdown of a kickoff winning strategy. To sum it up, hitting the ball center when you're in the same direction as your opponent, and further to the side when your opponent is opposite to you, is key. Similarly, don't be too far off when it's a diagonal kickoff. Following some basic rules and strategies, you can easily bring your kickoff win ratio up to 50% and more, which is ideal for reaching the rank of Supersonic Legend. For an even more detailed guide on kickoffs, you can refer to this post.

4. Overcommitting And Wasting Boost

Boost conservation is a Rocket League tip attributed not to one but to every single Supersonic Legend. Many intermediate players neglect boost management. Though if you look at replays, you'll find that boost mismanagement is where plays go down the drain. Boosting too much where you aren't supposed to, and then not having enough boost for when you need to, are two of the biggest silent killers of high-level plays.

In situations where you are rotating back or where you just performed an aerial play, you don't need to waste boost. Unless you are flicking for a goal, your objective should always be to have some level of boost in reserve. Using too much boost also identifies another problem with Rocket League players struggling to reach Supersonic Legend status: overcommitting.

When you are boosting too much, you are also overcommitting to shots that just aren't yours. For example, if you find yourself in the opposing team's corner with 0 boost, your teammates will be alone for the next half minute. This type of 3v2 or 2v1 situation leads to the enemy team scoring. So, the better you get at learning how to utilize boost properly, the better you'll get at defense and at not overcommitting to unwinnable plays.

3. Use the Unpredictability of Flip Cancels, Wall Stops, and Other Advanced Skills

Advice from a Supersonic Legend is one thing, but advice from an SSL who also happens to be a Rocket League Championship Series winner, SquishyMuffinz, is invaluable. The Rocket League pro SquishyMuffinz says that “being unpredictable is the most important part about high-level offense, and most of the new mechanics allow that if you can do them consistently.”

You see, at the highest level of Rocket League, predictable offense and defense get punished instantly. If you don't do fakeouts, wall stops, or anything at all to bamboozle your opponent, they'll quickly counter you. A flick cancel will change the direction of the shot, while a wall stop will change the pace of the play. Adding unpredictability to your movements is necessary to reach the level of a Supersonic Legend. The quicker you incorporate this aspect into your game, the quicker you'll become an SSL yourself.

2. Master the Fundamentals

If you have followed Rocket League seriously, “master the fundamentals” is a motto you have seen often. And as much as you might be sick of being told about it over and over again, all Supersonic Legends agree it's the core aspect of ranking up. By mastering the fundamentals, such as boost management, rotations, positioning, ball control, and defense, you can then build a strong base to propel your ranking forward.

Many Supersonic Legends agree on training these aspects individually. Whether that's via training packs or a short warm-up session every day, polishing your technique a little each day improves your skills by a huge margin. So, as overused as the advice of getting better at the basics is, it is still one of the first subjects all Supersonic Legends bring up.

1. The Fewer Mistakes You Make, The Higher Your Chances of Success

“I don’t feel pressure” is what Zen, widely regarded as one of the best modern-day Rocket League players, says about his mindset. But it's not just Zen. Everyone from the 4-time RLCS winner Turbopolsa to RLCS icon GarretG says something similar. “Don’t go for balls you can’t win”, “play fast, but don’t rush”, and “positioning is everything” are all quotes from Rocket League SSLs and eSports pros.

The one common factor between all Supersonic Legends is that they don't try to force plays. They don't outplay everyone, don't overcommit, and, least of all, don't hit the ball just because they can. All of them execute the same tricks repeatedly.

Whether it's executing kickoff flicks, repositioning, or dribbling, all Supersonic Legends are doing the same things as lower-ranked players. But the key distinguishing factor is that, because they are calm, they make fewer mistakes when performing these actions. And the rule of Rocket League's jungle is that the player with the least amount of mistakes always wins.