Rocket League: Complete Guide To Flicks

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This Rocket League video covers everything you will need to know about flicks in tutorial and analysis style up until you get VERY advanced with them. I've watched many tutorials on this topic before but none of them go into as much detail as I do in this video, in my opinion.
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0:00 Intro
0:38 What is a flick?
1:31 The Sweet Spot
3:06 The Cradle
6:02 Speed and Power
8:02 Types of Flicks
11:42 Outro
This video took a very long time to make. I got the idea during some coaching sessions when some players asked for tips on how to flick in Rocket League. They said they had seen plenty of tutorials on flicks before but none of them ever really explained flicks in the same way that I did and they all instantly had much more success than ever before after the tips I gave them. After going through that same experience with teaching flicks multiple times, I figured it was definitely time I make a Rocket League flick tutorial so everyone could learn from the same tips that I gave to those students that had so much success. No matter if you're bronze, silver, gold, platinum, diamond, champion, or grand champion, chances are, you can learn a lot from this video. I hope you enjoy!

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@prodnerv9402 3 жыл бұрын

Finally someone who clearly explains flicks and the physics behind it. Nice video man

@aqaridot 3 жыл бұрын

kevpert explained it very well too for back then

@soysauce05 3 жыл бұрын

oh yeah it was very clear when he said “imagine your car is one of these... slingy toy thingys.”

@aqaridot 3 жыл бұрын

@@soysauce05 yea it kinda makes sense

@benbird2100 3 жыл бұрын

@@aqaridot Kevpert generally did a decent job of explaining mechanics and gameplay. This does a great job too, honestly I could watch both and feel like I'm taking away some good advice from each of them.

@bumpket 3 жыл бұрын

bone apple tea

@evanstamatiou3449 3 жыл бұрын

"No you're gonna take it, and cradle it.... And then yeet it" Hahaha had me in stitches. Great vid man keep it up.

@razzle1245 3 жыл бұрын

same here lmaooooooooo

@kris.kandilarov 3 жыл бұрын

Second comment in 6 months wow

@garbtide5904 3 жыл бұрын

Third comment in 8 months

@ascension.3888 3 жыл бұрын

4th comment in 9 months

@liamurness302 3 жыл бұрын

6th comment in 10 months

@yes5421 3 жыл бұрын

Your channel is the definition of "quality over quantity."

@WebHead948 3 жыл бұрын

Your idea about cradling the ball is exactly the kind of thing I needed to hear. I've been struggling with consistency on flicking the ball. I've been following the advice of most others, which is to hold down jump so my car stays with the ball, but it wasn't always working out. Now I also need to work on dribbling, but I think it's good enough at this point to be able to work on flicks so I can pull them off in a game. Anyway, I think your idea of cradling the ball is going to make a difference for me. I tend to only tap jump anyway so now I just need to work in the movements for the cradle. Great work Wayton! Keep it up, man!

@WebHead948 3 жыл бұрын

If you really wanted to nerd out, you could talk about angular momentum and torque to describe how flicks generate power.

@Tnepi 3 жыл бұрын

Daniel Riley, that was amazing lol. Sounding nerdy. I like it.

@WaytonPilkin 3 жыл бұрын

So happy you got so much out of this video! This comment means a lot to me. I spent a really long time making this one and it really seems like people are learning a ton!

@WebHead948 3 жыл бұрын

@@WaytonPilkin I really appreciated the detail you went into. Thanks again, man! Hopefully I'll get to your level soon!

@lintysoup 3 жыл бұрын

@@WebHead948 sounds like the perfect video for rocket science to make

@zzilmy 3 жыл бұрын

Me: Starts grinding ones again. Wayton: Releases a video on flicks a day later. Me: Okay, I get it, I'm bad. You didn't have to call me out like that...

@WaytonPilkin 3 жыл бұрын

lmao

@spdymngo4 3 жыл бұрын

Wayton Pilkin lol

@a_pear 3 жыл бұрын

Man I've been playing above my average a good week+ now... Reflecting on that I haven't really been dribbling & flicking at all. I'm bad. Guess I'm headed to FreePlay for dribbling practice.

@jmckey 3 жыл бұрын

This is so perfect. I have been procrastinating looking for a good flick tutorial and now you just went and made what I'm sure is the best one in existence. Thank Wayton!

@elijahmoss1285 3 жыл бұрын

Easily the best flicks tutorial I've seen

@m1lkG0lD 3 жыл бұрын

First only 10 months late

@zanetruesdale8336 3 жыл бұрын

Holy shit! Quality information aside, the editing on this video is insane! Thanks for making this video. I just hit Plat 1 in 2v2 and I'm trying to improve and you're right - all the videos I've seen on flicks are so basic I couldn't find anything that talked about the things you mentioned. I knew I was going wrong somewhere and didn't know what to focus on.

@Blitzmonkey5 3 жыл бұрын

Same

@shotbyaka 3 жыл бұрын

Same I'm gold 3 but was in plat 1

@Geneboie 3 жыл бұрын

his videos are awesome for lower ranks!

@WaytonPilkin 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I could help. As I mentioned, it really did feel like there was a hole where quality flick tutorials would stand. Hopefully this fills that hole a decent bit. You'll be up to Diamond in no time!

@LilCheesyBean 3 жыл бұрын

Same I hit plat around the same time as you and now I’m plat 2 I hope this video can help me, especially in 1s

@lleytonyang9207 3 жыл бұрын

"Dribbling in rocket league is like 10x harder than in real life soccer" That's where all the dislikes are from lmao

@Calebanton 3 жыл бұрын

I mean, being consistent with them is pretty difficult. Anyone can dribble in soccer with 5 minutes of practice and shoot the ball decently. More of like a skill floor

@lleytonyang9207 3 жыл бұрын

@@Calebanton Do you know what consistent means

@Calebanton 3 жыл бұрын

@@lleytonyang9207 I don't get what you're trying to say. Dribbling and the mechanics around it have a much higher skill floor to get a baseline consistency in rocket league. In soccer, you can get consistent faster, but your shots will be bad compared to a higher-level player. That's how a skill floor works

@lleytonyang9207 3 жыл бұрын

Caleb1243 I disagree and I believe that getting CONSISTENT shots in soccer is so overlooked and people are always like “it’s just kicking a ball” when it’s really not. Obviously a person could kick a ball consistently but they couldn’t dribble with skill consistently in soccer.

@Calebanton 3 жыл бұрын

@@lleytonyang9207 I said the skill floor is high. I can go into a field and can dribble the ball downfield and kick it into the net 10/10 times with 0 practice. Not possible in rocket league, so rocket league has a higher skill floor

@hydn4574 3 жыл бұрын

From a fellow GC this is the best flick tutorial out there! Most RL mechanics have small "secret" maneuvers you must do during the set up but they're rarely talked about. Im sure the cradle analogy will lead to a lot of "Ah Ha" moments for people! Well done!

@theodorenicolle6798 3 жыл бұрын

Bro you make the best rocket league coach videos. That’s it. Never saw anything that accurate and precise. Gg

@ShaunOfNintendo 3 жыл бұрын

I have never been able to do a 45 degree flick before. The literal second you described "cradling" in this video, I booted up the game and was able to pull off a 45 degree flick straight away! This is a top tier video you have made!

@luvdie 3 жыл бұрын

holy shit not even joking before I watched this the only flick I could do was a front flip and diagonal flip flick and after watching this I go into training and instantly start hitting 180 flicks like it's nothing wtf this video was magic lmao

@brian7168342 3 жыл бұрын

your tutorials are always insightful. i've thought about the idea of the cradle, never had a word for it tho, and this vid helped me understand that idea very well. looking forward to training with these tips in mind.

@nerktheninja811 3 жыл бұрын

Wayton, this is literally one of the best rocket league tutorials I’ve ever seen. You just explained everything extremely well, your visuals and analogies just opened up flicks to me that I’ve been struggling with ever since I started rocket league (I’m champ now and can barely flick). Turning your car down to cradle, using that whiffle ball toy to visualize the flick, all of them just opened my eyes to the mechanics of the flick I never understood. Thank you.

@UpgradeRL 3 жыл бұрын

Wayton: here are all the flicks Breezi: Am I a joke to you?

@christiantaylor1495 3 жыл бұрын

9:24 "competitively viable" Breezy flick is a freestyle

@zetro5907 3 жыл бұрын

@@christiantaylor1495 It's spelled "Breezi"

@eh-qh1qe 3 жыл бұрын

Upgrade Breezi not breezy

@s0t33W 3 жыл бұрын

Breezi*

@UpgradeRL 3 жыл бұрын

Is that better? Lol

@yuto5636 3 жыл бұрын

keep it up man

@JCut323 3 жыл бұрын

Been too long

@lexkoal8657 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I love guides with theoretical explanation and good visual examples.

@alejandromatos1670 3 жыл бұрын

insane vid as always, crazy how you keep finding such useful insights countless others have missed. Keep em commin!!

@danielbueno8474 3 жыл бұрын

This is the definitive flick tutorial. It covered pretty much everything a player need to learn about flicks, be it a high ranked player wanting to perfect their flicks or a complete amateur wanting to begin training flicks. Great video as always, Wayton!

@fullgamersobcetion 3 жыл бұрын

I watched literally every flick tutorial youtube has to offer and this is definitely the most in depth and well explained one yet, Thank you so much for this video

@grandpahgamer3526 3 жыл бұрын

Top notch tut my friend. Flicks explained very well and the work you put into these is always very evident. Thank you for this. I needed it.

@HX_Andriu 3 жыл бұрын

I literally saw the video yesterday and try it, im so impressed that after almost one month of trying to wrongly flicking, i just started to hit them consistently EVEN in ranked. omg the most benefit rocket league vid ever seen

@WalloDoom 3 жыл бұрын

Love this video! Thank you for taking the time to explain everything so clearly with the help of graphics. I also didn’t know about the slo-mo thing in a private match so I’m definitely going to start utilizing that more. Keep up the great work the community loves you!!

@DelayKnee 3 жыл бұрын

Your quality is unreal man. You do everything so well. Great video

@adequate623 3 жыл бұрын

This video is fantastic! I'm sitting in C3 in 2's and 3's and I'm sure what you've talked about in this video will finally help me break GC. Awesome video man!!

@haloer77 3 жыл бұрын

Been following you for a bit. Your tutorials have improved my play skill more than any other videos could. Your unique explanations make everything click for me! Appreciate you!

@SocialBobcat 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly the in-depth analysis needed for this topic, breaking down the mechanics needed (cradle, scoop) and how they correct the things were all doing wrong, thanks! That bridge between “here’s what you’re doing and why it isn’t working” and “ here’s the thing that fixes that” is important

@Mach3Maelstrom 3 жыл бұрын

This has been driving me CRAZY! I kept asking coaches and streamers how they flick because it kept popping off my car even when I listen to the usual advice (i.e. match the ball's speed, hold jump, etc.). But not "Cradling" my flicks is exactly why I've been struggling! Thanks for your different perspectives on these mechanics, like this one and your shots video.

@oofito_rl 3 жыл бұрын

You have a very special vision of the game and thats why your advices are so good :D ! thx btw

@Mystiing 3 жыл бұрын

very confident with all these mechanics but yet i clicked on this video and honestly the best video i’ve seen about it

@cameronboudreau4903 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial. The cradle bit will really help my practice with these, thanks!

@inkycat8 3 жыл бұрын

Really good man. Great how you don't just say what other people do amazing stuff. Been sucking with my flicks rn in a slump and washed so thank you!

@russellb2224 3 жыл бұрын

This is an awesome guide!!! I’m c1 and never knew some of the things you said. I’m definitely going to get way more consistent now. Thank you!

@malburrgg4246 3 жыл бұрын

100% the best flicks video yet. Ever since i could feel that scoop, or that wrap, that cradle, I have been way more consistent with it and this video just explains it perfectly and taught me how to do some flicks that I havent done before, but now i csnt wait to get home and try them out! Flicks are one of my favorite mechanics for sure. It feels so good when you land a powerful flick.

@alexc5243 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of those videos that I’ve come back to many times throughout the last few months and it has made a world of difference for my gameplay. The more you practice, the more you can practically “feel” where the sweet spot for the flick is

@col101x 3 жыл бұрын

This is like the best video ever. I’ve gone way too long not knowing any of this

@ledisadd 3 жыл бұрын

This made me understand flicks so much better. Thanks man ❤

@virtualod4400 3 жыл бұрын

subscribed because of this. Honestly its great to mechanically learn all of this in practice then when you fail without knowing why you just keep grinding till it becomes second nature. Actually learning what's going on and visually see these images are great. Truly will save you a lot of time as know you know what you did wrong. Wish this came out 3 months ago, awesome stuff!

@Hoodyhooo 3 жыл бұрын

Your production quality/cinematics are insanely nice Wayton. Awesome video man!

@ThatGuyCanCode 3 жыл бұрын

So underrated channel, been liking your videos hoping you get more subs.

@yanni5595 3 жыл бұрын

The best rocket league creator content

@masontwitt6148 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know many other Rocket League content creators who have as much detail or helpfulness in their videos. It's also really well laid out. Good work bro

@qkx.f6335 3 жыл бұрын

DUDE, you are just so helpful for RL community, much love man,, never stop

@MikeLee-tv3pz 3 жыл бұрын

The cradling makes sense! Great explanation. I've flicked a few times intending to, but not knowing how and had the exact problem you mentioned - that I never know why it works and why it doesn't. I understood I was "popping" it rather than "sliding" it, but didn't quite get what the issue was entirely.

@Twiztednate 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I needed this!

@jacksoncrocker9003 3 жыл бұрын

In my opinion this is the best video on flicks yet. Completely new look on flicks and it was so helpful. Great video man keep it up. (This video made me sub 👍)

@A-Berg 3 жыл бұрын

Very solid video! Informative, smooth edits, and best of all it makes me wanna practice!

@andrewbess4416 3 жыл бұрын

Keep doing what you u make me laugh in all the vids

@yellowheadphones 3 жыл бұрын

I literally started training flicks two days ago This video helps a lot 😂

@randomaok7825 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wayton! This was an outstanding video - your editing is amazing and ofc your game knowledge is always top-tier. I think a really excellent follow-up video would be to go through each of the competitively viable flicks and give some tips/tricks on the mechanics and how to master them so players can find it in one place instead of having to search/watch lots of videos.

@alexpeters8510 2 жыл бұрын

Subbed for the astounding on pointness(¿) of this tutorial! Most comprehensive tutorial ive seen. And consistently!!

@paco1 3 жыл бұрын

thank you wayton, very cool!

@WaytonPilkin 3 жыл бұрын

thank you paco, great comment!

@anuragkrosuru878 3 жыл бұрын

great tutorial really helpful

@hitspsych932 3 жыл бұрын

YESSSSSSS LESS GOOOOO MY MAN WAYTON

@cd4953 3 жыл бұрын

Your guides are freaking awesome. You explain things in a way no one else does and it makes way more sense.

@lucascastrovazosorio5511 3 жыл бұрын

My flicks are bad Thanks for the video, it will help me to make my flicks better and train them It is certainly one of my weaknesses

@cores163 3 жыл бұрын

cleverly done! this needs to be the standard for everyone doing tutorials. dont just SHOW how it is done. to communicate what is behind the mechanic you have internalised you need to really dissect that stuff. thanks a lot for this!

@MrThryler444 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome. I really looked 10 long videos about flicks and dribbles but you explained it soooo good. There are huge and small infos that only you covered in this video. 100% recommendation and great editing. Thank you so much!

@MrThryler444 3 жыл бұрын

Looked into your account and noticed that you don't have a air dribble guide. I really want to learn that mechanics and looked also dozens of videos about it but it is kind of random with the setup. If I randomly do the setup correctly I can pull off the air dribble mechanics and I think it is like it is with Flicks. Your key point the "cradle" was the one thing that boosted my flicks so hard. Maybe you can do a video like this one for air dribbles / ceiling shots or other mechanics as well

@ethanatlan3800 3 жыл бұрын

Besides the incredibly useful information, the video is beautifully put together. Keep it up man!!!

@Jason911_ 3 жыл бұрын

Great quality content 👌👌

@CareOhh 3 жыл бұрын

6:27 the slingy thing is called Jai-Alai

@farmerchayng4860 3 жыл бұрын

Yoo I love the animation and editing. You do such a good job explaining how and when to flick now my flicks are on point, Thanks. Keep up the great work.

@Oogs777 3 жыл бұрын

Best tutorial out there. Tried many, but this helped me get real power on my flicks!

@alps5384 3 жыл бұрын

Yeeting the baby with the lion king clip actually made me burst out laughing. Amazing video buddy, so well explained and worth the wait!

@WaytonPilkin 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Scotty... Jesus man. 👊

@beckettjamesoliver8216 3 жыл бұрын

Who else is watching this in the low ranks

@Stick1Master 3 жыл бұрын

The classy flick, i've been searching for this one for so long, thanks for mentioning it, looks so cool

@colekaiser6927 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much keep making videos like these they help more than you can imagine!

@tigeraq2895 3 жыл бұрын

I really have to learn to dribble...but i cant use woorkshop maps because i'm a xbox player but after that i'll come back to this vid and try to make flicks...so thanks for the vid keep it up! 😃

@-fynn131 3 жыл бұрын

found you little Tiger

@tigeraq2895 3 жыл бұрын

@@-fynn131 no go away qwq

@asianboyyy117 3 жыл бұрын

U wanna practice wit me

@krishpatel2479 3 жыл бұрын

Get this man to 100k!

@MrBudyn1000 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, very informative, helpful and I couldn't help but laugh at times. The sweet spot for me in terms of video composition.

@Alexander.Berglund 3 жыл бұрын

Agree so much! Flicks are one of my strongest assets, and I resonate with pretty much everything you're saying. And you're also articulating things I feel like I know, but that I haven't put in to words. I really think you did a great job here :)

@sammm5463 3 жыл бұрын

Ngl this video was really helpful helping me understand even tho I'm pretty good at flick anyway

@perfectpandemonium5380 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve hit diamond with terrible flicks. I was about to search up a video on flicking when you uploaded thanks!

@prosassoo6950 3 жыл бұрын

amaaazing video, so clear , clean, polished and fresh

@AveryTheBeard 3 жыл бұрын

Wayton... You have changed my RL life! I can flick now fairly consistently! Literally I haven't even finished watching the vid. I got to 5:05 where you explained the cradle and that's what I'd been missing! Thanks dude!

@r1ftx 3 жыл бұрын

HE POSTED, glad he didn't die lol, but this was a good video keep it up.

@wovah04 3 жыл бұрын

I’m 1900 in 2s and I’m still struggling to dribble the ball and flick consistently. This video really helped me out!

@Snowman-uc7zh 3 жыл бұрын

Such a good tutorial I think the same as you with the whatever the flick is, is where the sweet spot is but you explained it in so much more detail than most people could

@khalidalgouz6145 3 жыл бұрын

Finally, my best youtuber at giving tips uploaded the video I needed

@Houseleft 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure if someone commented about it already but I actually know what the wiffle ball toy swingy thing is called! It's based on a game called "Jai Alai" (pronounced 'high-a-lie'), which is played in mainly Latin American countries as well as Spain. The racket you throw the ball with is called a "cesta" or "xistera."

@guillerodriguez2283 3 жыл бұрын

I'm Spanish and I can confirm this information xd

@joshuajones6113 2 жыл бұрын

Here's the pro version of it...kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p5uZhMafrrixkWw.html. The ball is sometimes going 190 mph (302 km/h)! Crazy stuff.

@arisehex8092 3 жыл бұрын

What are you camera setting? P.S. Love the videos

@beyond8237 3 жыл бұрын

He makes things so easy to understand, good job man love you vids!

@anthonybarszczewski4219 3 жыл бұрын

Loving the production quality! 🔥 💪

@logic_s1natra692 3 жыл бұрын

Cradle then Yeet. 😂

@WaytonPilkin 3 жыл бұрын

You got it!

@eh-qh1qe 3 жыл бұрын

Wayton Pilkin 😂😂😂😂

@logic_s1natra692 3 жыл бұрын

If I do that to my kid that is jail time but in rocket league that ball is my baby so great advice I'm going to yet it sad thing is I'm 8 out of 10 on my gc wins and dropped down from gc to c3

@audioLME 2 жыл бұрын

this is just missing "controller inputs" so we understand more how you do the craddling/flips to execute the flicks

@billupton2705 3 жыл бұрын

Lots of unique and helpful tips in here! Thanks.

@maximilianmiller4512 3 жыл бұрын

Unreal Vid , amazing quality and content 🖤💯Much Love

@ZickZenniYT 3 жыл бұрын

I know I'm not first, but KZfaq is showing me: 0 views, 0 comments and 0 likes or dislikes.

@casualq6176 3 жыл бұрын

0 dislikes should stay

@KoiSpain0 3 жыл бұрын

@@casualq6176 and it did

@huzy.k11 3 жыл бұрын

nah some1 disliked it

@1Kn2828 3 жыл бұрын

And who cares if you were first or weren’t.... not to be mean or anything but what are you accomplishing by saying this

@Buugiee 3 жыл бұрын

@@huzy.k11 prob salty bc they cant dribble or flick

@danielhenrysilver6607 3 жыл бұрын

"dribbling in rocket league is 10 times harder than in football" *casts doubt*

@onesttty7838 3 жыл бұрын

For someone who has never touched a soccer ball, its way harder to dribble in soccer than in a video game.

@itsmecen50red70 10 ай бұрын

you are a god at explaining things within the first 54 seconds, i already had a better understanding than my feeble mind had envisioned the flick

@ArmonYT 3 жыл бұрын

Love your content! You are very very good at explaining and also visualising. Keep it up 👌

@Minecol5 3 жыл бұрын

I’m trying to learn to flip reset, yet I’m a silver 2

@jvsh7 3 жыл бұрын

Stop.

@chaos4770 3 жыл бұрын

cool.

@ChihuahuaMunchr 3 жыл бұрын

Why?

@matthewgd 3 жыл бұрын

Stop.

@slovnicurling9808 3 жыл бұрын

Probably reason why you are silver 2. You should care more about rotation.

@onn0 3 жыл бұрын

3 views and 7 likes :0

@x7mny974 3 жыл бұрын

DUDE, please continue on this type of videos because some of us need it🔥💪🏻

@shaunyb9491 3 жыл бұрын

You content is explained so well. Thank you so much. REALLY helpful!

@norskey493 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining, Wayton! This helped me incredibly and instantly!

@jamesbartlett7971 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all these tutorials Wayton. I have improved quite a bit from your videos!

@ccsmtb4343 3 жыл бұрын

Good video the slow ball tip really helped me and u explained really well and u didn’t rush the video and that I thank u for

@alvincr5471 3 жыл бұрын

I love that you included jon leaning out of his seat! I just watched that video right before this one!