Control Your Turbo Boost
Rocket League gives players an ability that is extremely hard to resist, the rocket-powered turbo boost. Although it depletes rather quickly, there are many spots that provide a quick charge to keep you powered up. The normal glowing plates provide a charge of 12%, while the plates with golden orbs juice your car up with a full 100%. Having such easy access to this simple to use power tends to make players overuse it though.
As surprising as it may sound, Rocket League rewards the slow, methodical players. Players that wait for an opening rather than just ram the ball (which happens to be a powerful explosive) haphazardly. Sometimes using your boost can cause you to miss a shot or, even worse, set up a shot for your opponents to score. Instead of rushing everywhere, use jump shots and your handbrake for solid, but thoughtful, hits. Slowing the ball down will often send opponents into a rushing frenzy causing them to make rookie mistakes such as boosting right past you since it’s harder to steer while using turbo.
Only use your turbo boost when you’re breaking away, have a sure shot, or are rushing to help a teammate. As fun as it may seem, do not just turbo boost around every Rocket League match.
