I’m playing Rocket League with my friends, and we’re all diamonds with decent mechanics like speed flips, half flips, and air dribbles. Yet, we keep losing to players ranked gold and platinum. It feels like they win every 50/50 and get lucky breaks. What’s going on here?
3 Answers
From my experience, many players get trapped in the mindset of trying to pull off flashy moves without sticking to the basics of rotation and teamwork. If you’re ball chasing instead of focusing on positioning, those “luckier” golds and plats can take advantage of your mistakes.
I used to smurf in lower ranks, and it was shocking how much positioning mattered. You might be trying to do too much. The best way to approach games against golds and plats is to play smart and capitalize on their mistakes rather than relying solely on mechanics. Remember, it’s not always about flashy plays—sometimes simplicity wins the game!
Honestly, it sounds like you might be lacking in game sense. Mechanics are great, but if you can’t position yourself well or make smart plays, you’ll struggle, even against lower ranks. I’d suggest reviewing some replays to see where you’re going wrong.
That’s a good point! I guess I should really analyze our gameplay more closely.
I see what you mean! I’ll try to simplify my play style.