Why I Wall Dash DIFFERENTLY (and how you can too)

Storyline

• No game storyline is discussed. The video is purely a gameplay mechanics tutorial focused on performing a “wall dash” technique in Rocket League.

Gameplay Highlights (Wall Dash Methods)

The creator teaches two ways to wall dash:

1. “Correct / pro” method (recommended to learn first)

   • Uses an S-shaped wall movement and fast double jumps to keep the dash straight.
   • Key idea: the tighter the S-curve and the faster the double jumps, the more the dash transitions into an almost straight line.

2. “Easier / creator’s alternative” method (more feel-based, less consistent)

   • Uses only two inputs: joystick control + jump button.
   • Emphasizes not pressing the gas.
   • Adjust the stick so the car’s nose stays as straight/level as possible during jumps.
   • Holding the joystick slightly to the top-right (northeast) helps maintain proper car orientation and reach speed.

Strategies / Key Tips

Pro (“S-curve”) Wall Dash — Step-by-Step Practice

• Start by making an S movement on the wall: move down / up / down / up to form an S arc.
• On each “up” movement, perform a double jump as fast as possible.
• Gradually:
  • Reduce how drastic the S is (make it tighter) so the dash becomes straighter.
• Practice drill:
  • Do an S arc, then jump
  • Do another S arc, then jump
  • Then progress to one full S-arc wall dash and repeat.
• Once consistent, try doing the action twice quickly, using short resets/breaks as needed.
• Works on both sides via reflection (though the creator notes they personally struggle more on the left).

Important Pro Method Joystick Direction Tip

• A controller-stick detail is key:
  • The stick should point slightly to the northeast/top-right, not purely sideways.
  • The exact angle doesn’t need to be perfect—just enough to avoid a weak sideways/roll-like dash and enable the proper diagonal behavior against the wall.

Creator’s Alternative Wall Dash — Joystick + Jump Only

• If you release everything except the control stick, the car may tilt/nose drop, which is undesirable.
• Practice technique:
  • Start higher on the wall.
  • Release everything except:
    • Control stick
    • Jump button
  • Hold the stick in the top-right quadrant (northeast).
  • Press jump continuously.
• Notes from the creator:
  • Starting higher helps because without gas you naturally fall.
  • The method is less consistent, but usable anywhere.
  • It’s especially good for maintaining stable up/down (Y) position.

When Each Method Is Better

• S-curve / pro method

  • More technically difficult, but more consistent and “never fails” in the creator’s opinion.
  • Great if you want a reliable technique.

• Feel-based method

  • Can be efficient once you learn the timing/feel.
  • Harder for the creator to execute during real matches (more stressful).
  • Better when you’re not already moving very fast—when movement is slower, the timing can actually be easier than the pro method.

Gamers / Sources Featured

• Nuxha (mentioned as possibly using something similar, though the creator suggests pros typically use the S-curve method)
• The main speaker/creator (no username provided in the subtitles):
  • Claims to be GC2
  • Plays mainly 2s and 1s, sometimes 3s
  • Occasionally plays with the audience