Rocket League offers multiple game modes for the pure purpose of giving you that extra bit of freedom to choose how you want to play either solo or with your friends. These consist mainly of one versus one, two versus two, and three versus three. Although there are other game modes, these main modes are what I will focus on.

One Versus One Mode

One against one matches can be very risky. By this, I mean the lack of teammates can make stylish moves difficult to perform. This is because if your shot attempt was to fail, there will be no teammates nearby to support you in defence. One good example of this is the clip below. My opponent, here, had gone for a flip reset shot after I bumped them off the wall. The shot was missed which allowed me to capitalise on his mistake and score a goal of my own.

The same riskiness applies to most other fancy shots, including:

Ceiling shots
Flip Reset shots
Air dribbles
Freestyle shots
Pre-Jumping

Performing any of these shots immediately puts you in a threatened position. This does not go to say, however, that these shots are impossible to pull off in a one versus one match.

On the other hand, there are skills you may have that are perhaps even more valuable in a one versus one match in comparison to the other two modes. One major skill that is favoured in these matches is dribbling on the ground. Bascially any skill that allows you to maintain complete possession of the ball is going to be advantageous to you in a one versus one game.

Being able to convert a dribble into a flick in a one versus one match means that once you have possessed the ball, you have full control and flicking the ball above the opposing player with great speed can be very unpredictable.

Below is a clip showcasing how effective a dribble can be in this mode. The defender will always have a hard time dealing with the pressure of your dribbling if they give you the time to do so. It is also down to how they position themselves in their net. Fortunately, the defender was positioned in the middle of the net here, so I could flick the ball just behind him.

Two Versus Two Mode

Two versus two matches broadens your horizons. This is due to the teammate that you will have by your side, who should be there to back you up in the case of any mistakes. The 'fancy shots' mentioned previously will become much less risky to do. The usefulness of dribbling and flicking very much transfers over from a one against one match to a two against two, although you may find it trickier as there are two opposing players there to defend your shots.

There are, however, skills to be used in two versus two matches that are obsolete in one versus one games. These mainly surround the use of your teammates and include:

Rotating effectively
Communicating effectively, especially on kick-off
Demolishing the other team to make shots easier for your other teammate

So, quite noticeably, the skills that you are going to want to use increases depending on the number of teammates you have in a certain game mode.

Rotating effectively is crucial if you have another teammate. Always try to have one player going for an attack whilst another defends in preparation to clean up any mishaps. Alternatively, if the enemy team is stuck on defence, you may wish to push two players forward to form a team play, which is much more unpredictable than a solo one.

Remember to communicate with your teammate and make sure they know what you plan to do. Having that synergy means that effective team plays can be made. There are other articles on the Team Dignitas website surrounding working with your teammates if you wish to expand your knowledge on this.

Demolishing an enemy player can be of great use when in a two versus two especially. If one of the players in your team destroys an enemy player, this automatically recreates the situation into a two versus one, meaning that scoring is going to become significantly easier.

Three Versus Three Mode

This game mode adds an extra teammate onto both sides. This means that the 'fancy shots' such as ceiling shots, air dribbles and flip resets are much less risky. After all, there are two more teammates by your side this time in the chance that your shot fails.

Skills that transfer from both one versus one matches and two versus two matches to this mode consist of:

Dribbles and flicks
Solid rotation
Even better communication
Demolishing the other team

Some of these transferred skills are even more important in three versus three matches, such as rotational ability and efficient communication. These two stand out more prominently as working with a team requires a lot of skill, as you are considering how other players other than yourself are playing.

Demolishing the opposing team may be less useful than in two versus two matches. This is because a two versus three is much more defendable than a one versus two would have been. However, if your team manages to demolish two enemy players, this would help a lot more. Below is a clip of a three versus three match. There was one defender left in the goal, meaning a bump would be very helpful for the teammate with ball possession in scoring a goal.

Overall, it is interesting to see the skills that you will need to use over all three game modes. They are considerably different in each, but there are certain skills that can be transferred over all three. These being mainly your own solo skill including primarily flicks and ground dribbles. These are very effective in all three game modes as ball possession is a very large aspect to the game.

In a nut shell, then, these skills all fall under the umbrella of understanding your opponents. Whether this is one opponent or three, understanding how they play will come with time and experience. So remember to get out there, in all three game modes, and take these skills into action!

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