How To Shoot EFFECTIVELY In Rocket League

In this Rocket League tutorial, I break down shooting in Rocket League to the main factors that determine a shot's a effectiveness. We use this knowledge to break it down even further to how you can diagnose the aspect that you struggle with the most.
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0:00 Intro
1:02 What makes a shot good or bad?
4:41 Powershots
6:23 Spacing
7:50 Creativity
10:02 Recap/Outro
#RocketLeague #Tutorial #HowTo
In this video, I begin by explaining what makes a shot in Rocket League good or bad. I determine that it comes down to readability and time. Then, I break that down even further to where time is about distance and speed and readability is about creativity. I finish off by explaining how you can improve that aspects of your game and how you can decide which aspect you struggle with the most.
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[@Thanovic]

This feels like it should be included in the tutorial section in-game. It's genuinely so well edited and so informative, it's unreal.

[@milesgussin5274]

Black Tim Howard how?

[@yxtzee6644]

Black Tim Howard figure out a mechanic yourself

[@willwimbiscus7456]

@@blacktimhoward4322 stupid

[@jackierobandsin222]

well yeah because it is unreal lol he's making things up

[@anthonymmeek]

Thanovic and Wayton RL vids 🙏🏻

[@Adrian-tr8um]

My plat shots are so unpredictable even I don't know where they are going.

[@angelalbarran8009]

uh

[@averyredelback2263]

@@angelalbarran8009 uh

[@yes5421]

@@averyredelback2263 uh

[@aikenstribling]

@Jean Yi uh

[@kayfellows8494]

Aiken Stribling uh

[@viiali]

This guy: "so you should figure out where your problem is. Speed? Creativity? Space? Me: accuracy lol

[@pedrohmac7036]

Exactly , i miss every ball in high speed

[@CarlosMendez-re2jh]

For me is everything

[@CarlosMendez-re2jh]

I just started literally al my golls are lucky lol

[@sportsinstock9311]

Same🤣

[@mx-gd3bb]

Same I just started yesterday lol

[@saltydino5629]

When you realize that you studied for rocket league shooting more than your math exam

[@zakaro-899]

True 🤣

[@djp3211]

Soooo Fing true lmao

[@thewealthquestshorts]

I mute the online class to focus on this video lmao

[@jaybedumb]

No dude you just reminded me of a history test tomorrow

[@itzevan3925]

@@thewealthquestshorts lmfao

[@Kickinit-7]

My teammates - “Why are you talking about two buckets?” Me- “ Because the readability water was low and the time water was low, therefore it was a good shot”

[@Sanaagoodboy]

tru tru

[@victorburgos2749]

Teammates be like huuuuuuuuuu🤨🤨🤨🤨

[@maniacgamer8295]

If I said this my friends would think I am a Psyco

[@IMHIM8388]

@@maniacgamer8295 fr like i try to tell my friends all the logic i learned and they always think im weird or sum

[@makadi020]

these people stupid, they don't watch Wayton videos -_-

[@davidnewbon4385]

I really live up to the "Trouble shooter" title.

[@tormak]

XD

[@ahmedhosha8874]

I-

[@GamestaMechanic]

Same I use it all the time

[@CnutLongsword]

I'm more of a Tactical Whiffer.

[@mitty3330]

Ever since it came out I used it since I always hit the back boards or posts

[@Sprottel_SFM]

"Its a bad habit for most to do air dribbling" Me: "to do what?"

[@KnotJuly]

Lol yeah

[@joker-idar1050]

This has 69 likes .LOL

[@koopa1926]

Same man was flying I didnt even know you could do that

[@CraigKeidel]

Yep, air dribbles are slow and easy to read. Unless you can flip reset into a flick after the defender has gone to air, that shit will get stopped at least 75% of the time in plat+

[@simasradzevicius4991]

“Air dribble” and “beginner” is not a good combination

[@dior3741]

I started two weeks ago and I can air dribble into the goal

[@efekurklu8715]

@@dior3741 sure

[@dior3741]

@@efekurklu8715 no cap

[@TwoMeterMan]

@@efekurklu8715 wdym "sure"? I played rocket league like 60 hours, then stopped it for a year and started again 3 weeks ago. It took me 2 days from scratch to learn to air dribble into the goal in training packs and on the 3rd day I was able to setup my own air dribble and make it into the goal. Then I learned breezi flicks, ceilingshots, ground dribbles and basic knowledge of the game. Now I can do all of those + musty flick and I'm rn learning to do musty flick ceiling shots and directional air roll control. I'm now plat 3 and on my way to diamond but I mostly play training packs and freeplay.

[@TwoMeterMan]

@gabipit used this for air dribbles and ceiling shots: 0FB6-C16F-D26D-0A6F

[@PooplePie]

I'm a gc who's been playing since season 1, I have thousands of hours in the game so power and creativity are not why my shooting percentage is low. The crossbar is by far the best defender I have ever faced.

[@talexvi]

Felt

[@swagalicious1521]

Felt.

[@christiantaylor1495]

Imagine if they had originally made the net slightly bigger.

[@vhroom3436]

Felt

[@stitchrl]

This man only speaks true words.

[@TheMemeBorrower.]

Wayton uploads: _How To Shoot Effectively_ *Proceeds to go into an in-depth description with helpful graphics and replay analysis.* Sunless uploads 1 minute later: _Golds Using Aimbot_

[@SuperSeoExperts]

From the moment SunlessKhan chose to go full time KZbinr he has sucked lol 😂 . He forgot his roots! Hey Wayton don’t forget your roots brother thanks for your help.

[@TheMemeBorrower.]

Brebix I like his uploads. They’re always entertaining. In my opinion anyway

[@SuperSeoExperts]

RJ yeah I’ll admit the Seth Rogan of rocket league can be entertaining now and then. I just miss why you suck at Rocket League series

[@nuggystan9128]

Brebix he's the most entertaining rl youtuber aside from rizzo for me

[@asc1292]

So in other words use aimbot

[@spectruux3845]

Me: *reads How to shoot effectively* Also Me: I can't even hit the ball

[@thewealthquestshorts]

:'(

[@AKS-_-]

Same

[@sukhi5416]

Same :(

[@mdo]

Ball reading is my problem too. I can get good shots but i'll be damn if i can touch that ball most of the time.

[@Manderinz]

I can relate

[@idedary]

What are you struggling with? Me: Hitting ball.

[@musabanees]

lol I’m struggling with TFF (the five factors) which are hitting ball, accuracy, creativity, speed and spacing

[@_Backpack_]

This implies that your shots are consistently on net

[@menitianrebator3355]

I felt that

[@adrianorodrigo5820]

The point is if it’s not on net then your timing is off

[@susnojutsu2525]

@@adrianorodrigo5820 No, if it's not on net, you just need to git good.

[@algee2005]

@@susnojutsu2525 git gud*

[@jkman10]

@@adrianorodrigo5820 That is NOT the point. It could be an open net all day, say in free play, yet someone crossbars it or posts it. This video doesn't take into account consistency or ball mechanics, angles of bounces, and so on. It's a limited dimensional view of shooting.

[@CBellRL]

I've been playing the game for 5 years and have GC now for awhile and this is honestly so enlightening to me. Another amazing way of showcasing this topic and another banger video. I'll be showing this to my students and will be referencing the "Time" vs. "Readability" often. 10:51 went by quickly

[@Troll3668]

Uh sir once you hit GC can you put GC under your name ?

[@SimRacingStud]

Out of the 4 years I've been playing rocket league this is the first shooting tutorial I've watched ever, and those training packs are very helpful. I've developed all three creativity, distance and power just by playing the game but I have definitely picked up a thing or two in this video. Definitely subscribing keep up the good work

[@liamk7720]

Haven't fully finished/practiced much with your information yet, but I can already feel a difference in how I'm shooting. Will definitely re watch this and use your training packs, this is great content!

[@dorukhanbozkurt5826]

Bro I think you should make a video called “How to be the most underrated channel on youtube because you are doing that really well” 🔥

[@WaytonPilkin]

haha thanks

[@simonvanprooijen]

Yay, I was wayton' for a new vid!

[@MitchBlack]

Best pun ever!

[@Browhy766]

Delete this just do it delete it.

[@g7bz]

Bruv Why are u mad lol, is it a copied comment?

[@andrewsssssaaa]

Shut your mouth

[@imdazzio4559]

Mitch Black haha

[@chipmunk786]

Man I love your videos, where you introduce step by step Training Packs, and say: "Dont worry about placement for now, just focus on Power." Makes it super easy to understand the whole process. I would probably not even use those Training Packs if you didnt split them up. Huge thanks man

[@VirtualPainRecords]

Bro this is the first video I've seen from you and I've just watched 2 minutes but I'm already impressed by your quality of content. That's something I'm looking for myself, too. The illustrations, etc. are so fkn on point, big props!

[@Totsy30]

“Just play 1s” they say. I would if it didn’t make me consider ending myself. I’ll just stick to thousands of hours in freeplay :)

[@jjs4996]

I felt that

[@Totsy30]

Crypto Six It’s alright. I don’t honestly feel the need to improve anymore. I brute forced my way to GC in s13 and this season in 3s and have no intentions of going pro. Your advice is good though for people that still want to get better.

[@DreamBeatsBakery]

1v1 is either lose one, win one or lose 5 in a row, uninstall the game, regret my decision the next day and download it again.

[@barofrajeris27]

1s are trash, I have always traders and smurfs vs me

[@kody2722]

Fr I fall out of plat or I even just lose a game and I want to throw my controller through a window and punch my fist right through my monitor

[@szymusu]

8:26 me literally every game lol

[@kanedcosta6306]

Your video’s are getting better and better man. Seeing real improvements. Keep on going!

[@bubonicplague2300]

This is by far the best and most informative rocket league video I have ever seen, I’m champ 2 so I’ve got a nice chunk of time spent in game and watching videos to improve but this is by far the best one I’ve watched

[@xplosionsscuffness6036]

Thanks wayton i've kinda been struggling on keeping a lead on my opponent and the creativity is what i was lacking even tho im a very mechanical player and i have a video idea u could use. U could do something similar on this video but on defense. What i mean is lets say you are low boost and have to defend for a hook shot, thats the type of video i wanna kinda learn from and thanks again for the video.

[@WaytonPilkin]

Interesting idea... I’ll look into it

[@jugan170]

Yeah my creativity sucks I go in ones and try to do different things yet I 45 degree flick the ball every single time and I tell myself yeah ones is boring when in reality of I just tried different things I could play it more

[@ensco7]

Wayton, this is one of the best RL video essays yet. Good job!

[@qKitti]

Wayton: *talking about time and readability* Me, who can't aim for my life: *sad car noises*

[@bossit5985]

I really live up to the "Trouble shooter" title.

[@waffelo4681]

@@bossit5985 lmaoo

[@Mineminids]

whenever you do a video like this it really helps me and it feels like i am getting free coaching! Thank you for being a perdon that wants to help others learn rather than be toxic

[@zaner5000]

This is a really high quality video. So much useful information presented to people trying to improve. Keep it up Wayton

[@steviecreasy2837]

This is such a good video, and one I didn't know I needed. Amazing work my dude keep it up

[@yahelsantiago6953]

Thank you so much man I feel pumped and excited keep up the good work!!

[@badmonkey91]

this is a really good video bro. years ago, the only rocket league guide videos out there were like "ALL YOU GOTTA DO IS LEARN CEILING SHOTS"...shit that doesn't apply to most players. Good job on this.

[@BuzzaB77]

again concise, clear, useful. An asset to the game and community mate, appreciated.

[@5am180]

Honestly this guy is one of the only players who isnt high gc you can trust for tips

[@alexl5447]

This was a really good video in all senses of the words "really good". Super comprehensive video and it breaks down the shooting aspect of rocket league really well. Great job bud!

[@ChR_is]

"The key to unpredictability is not making your decision spontaneaus. it's about having a wide range of skills that you can use at any moment you want." that is by far the best thing i have heard this whole year. This is probably the key to creativity in all possible fields as well. it's about building up a skillset that you can pull from in many situations that enables you to be creative. Thanks for that!

[@hectornajar5835]

I just started playing for the first time yesterday with my friends HOLY SHIT. This game has my respect , I am terrible

[@zsakaiadel]

haha literally same

[@droptozro]

Me too. I got dropped in Plat 1 on 3v3s and most players I see are way better than me. I just use good positioning to keep them at bay but have tons to learn if I want to keep playing this game as of today. It's got a great learning curve for an online competitive game.

[@Night_Hawk_475]

I think I'd expand this and add a "third bucket" for "reachability" too. Encompassing things like "how well was the shot placed?" (and sometimes middle of the net shots are better than top corner! it depends on several factors), "do you leave yourself in a position to bump the defender after you start the shot?", "was the shot put behind or in front of a defender who's in the middle of the net?" You said bump plays should be their own thing, but I think adding in this extra metric lets you incorporate them into this model and also will let you describe this extra bit of information that really is important for regular shots too. Even if a shot is very readable, having it be in an awkward place to reach can still make a shot great, regardless of power. (be it because of how the defender was positioned at the start of the play, because it's just a naturally awkward part of the net, or because you're going to get between the defender and that part of the net)

[@Herosoyyo2]

Yeah, maybe I was expecting too much but in truth, there's very important factors not mentioned here. Bumps are not a "separate thing", for starters, but more to the point, you pay a price in boost, position and time for every shot you take. In high level 1s, it can easily be seen that some players shoot more to score and some shoot more to keep possession / improve their position relative to their opponent. They take "bad" shots, by this metric, but pay a very low price and take lots of them. Those shots are strong and viable in every mode at every level, but definitely not because they're unreadable or super fast.

[@muzzy4665]

This is one of the best informational videos I have ever watched I really struggle with creativity so I did that tracing pack for a day came back to ranked and went from P2 to D2!

[@gamedev8750]

Hey wayton, I want to thank you for taking time to make and upload the training. It was very fun to play, if you have more powershots training, please let me know

[@SpenSahDude]

If I wasn’t already subbed, then I would have insta-subbed. This quality of this content is incredible. You should be proud of this one.

[@WaytonPilkin]

[@alps5384]

Who's that Alps guy in some of those clips? Huh, he probably sucks at this game.

[@justmax3095]

The clips used in this video are so clean i really like how this dude plays its so smooth

[@Sam-by2ld]

This vis helped me out a lot with my power shots. Great video!

[@dhaisa]

Idk how you do it, butyour tutorials are really different and good.

[@ultrablue8077]

no. 1 thing that helped me get better mechanics really fast is: FOCUS ON WHERE YOU HIT THE BALL!! there is always a sweet spot for where you want to hit the ball If you want to air dribble, redirect, get better shots just focus on where you hit the ball and as your car control improves your ability to hit the ball exactly how you want will improve

[@salamisandwichs6093]

A thing i missed mentioned in this video is that you can get more power in your shots if you hit it with the corner of your car, preferably ofcourse the front corners. I dont remember where i learned that but i feel in game that it gives my shots more power

[@louiebarclay6417]

salamisandwich s it does, the power is concentrated on one smaller spot so it will go faster. Like doing redirects u wanna try hit it with a front wheel because it’ll bounce better

[@SALEENS7GTR5]

@@salamisandwichs6093 I first heard that years ago on Johnnyboi's livestream and it does give you the maximum power, provided you dodge correctly. I've gotten into a bad habit of diagonal flipping when I shoot, which isnt as powerful as sideflipping or front flipping.

[@ultrablue8077]

@@salamisandwichs6093 it's not always like that There is a video from Rocket Science that explains this stuff

[@blacktimhoward4322]

Useless

[@frydrocity]

Idk how I haven’t seen your channel before, but this and your decision making quiz we’re both great videos and helped a lot. Really creative stuff dude!

[@nolawolfe2572]

Informative! Always coming through with the very necessary, yet, oddly soothing how-to’s! Thanks bro!

[@paulcortez5041]

Hey wayton I love your content keep up the great work 😉

[@kathleencortez1830]

Cool

[@kareemklas7091]

I really enjoyed this video! Very informative and well edited! I would love to see a video that goes more deeply into aerial shots, redirects, and the mechanical skills that go with it. I really struggle with shots where I should have gone backwards (upside down) or air-rolled mid-air.

[@WaytonPilkin]

Cool idea! I'll keep that in mind

[@wagonet]

wow, this is incredible, seriously. been playing this game for years and this is a really good tutorial. subbed!

[@gmseven4150]

Just subscribed after watching your video with Khan, Musty, and Sandman. I'm very impressed. Awesome content!

[@pokebreaker]

Holy crap, this is one of highest quality gaming tutorial/training videos I've ever seen in my life. It reminds me of the Vsauce channel and how they are amazing at breaking down complex topics for visual and audio learners. I'll be coming back to your channel for all off my rocket league learning needs. And if you cover other games/topics later on, I'll be back for those as well! Amazing work! You are a true educator!

[@isakhan4052]

Ok but how do I hit the ball ?

[@cedenojr_8649]

3 years later nobody still knows

[@SomeRandomDude.....]

​@@cedenojr_8649fr, bro must be either really good or bad

[@xaviorlubecke3043]

We don't know that yet I guess we'll find out in 2028

[@Cuffie07]

I love the knowledge and the fact the training pack is explained. I always find myself doing some training and just unsure of how to attempt it!

[@michaelcrabtree1647]

Hey, thanks for the bucket visualization! I didn't know how to add until you did that, and it totally changed everything I knew about addition

[@garramiro]

remember when sunlesskahn used to make this kind of tutorial videos? Pepperidge Farm remembers.

[@Kryxx07]

I don't consider "Why you suck at Rocket League" to be this kind of tutorial video or even a tutorial video, at all.

[@christiantaylor1495]

@@Kryxx07 Same. Someone recomended them to me and the first 7 are just joke videos for insulting the viewer

[@generalalwick4242]

@@Kryxx07 I think what he means is that wayton uses the term 'buckets' as sunless did first. His videos were aimed toward helping as well too.

[@tumblevveed3586]

“The more tricks you have up your sleeve” My shirt has no sleeves.

[@KMPikachuCuteLove]

Omg, Thank you so much, everyone on my team passes the ball to me, I became a professional kicker thanks to you

[@ink856]

This is the best rl video by far. You earned a subscriber

[@raphaelstumm5149]

Me: Looks at the thumbnail Also Me: Ohh so you're supposed to shoot into the goal

[@gimme31]

reeeally underrated content.

[@M.T.R.19]

Super helpful, love these vids they really help me improve, made it to champ in 2019 first year playing but still didn't have lots of these basics down; so thanks a lot these vids rock.

[@giorgitabatadze5228]

i love your vida they are so helpful. keep up the good work

[@ouie-fl4qo]

from bronze, silver and low gold you should work on power from high gold to low plat you should work on spacing from high plat to diamond you should work on creativity and from champ to gc you should work on combining them

[@SuperSeoExperts]

I agree but what about passing, comms, boost management, ball control, air roll shots, and rotations? Or is that all in “creativity”?

[@GAMTT]

@@SuperSeoExperts Thats another story, thats for all type of ranks

[@Todestuete]

Disagree with the first 2, most people need to work on power up to GC, same with spacing.

[@jacksonmagas9698]

@@Todestuete most GCs could stand to get more consistent power

[@darfoz8807]

Nah bronze to diamond should all work on hitting the ball with power imo. I'm champ 2 and I feel like my hits are too weak sometimes, whereas my gc friends boom the ball every time. Always work on power and placement, and become more creative as you approach champ imo

[@twiztttv4302]

Learned more from this than online school

[@beckhamsilz7786]

Why did u buy a g2 decal if ur trash lmaooo

[@twiztttv4302]

beckham silz why you gotta be toxic to me bc i never said anything besides ‘Learned more from this than online school’

[@beckhamsilz7786]

Twizt RL just askin a question

[@razar2407]

Thx this helped a lot keep up the good work 👌

[@HypeZee]

Really well explained. Great job with the analogies with the time and readability too. SOO EZ TO UNDERSTAND

[@Jona]

Me: trying to figure out how to hit the ball he: flies amd dribbles and says thats not enough and easy to read 😂

[@BinhJongUn69]

Me: struggling with hitting the goal

[@skystormo9728]

This is actually really helpful since I'm stuck as a champ 2 not knowing what to do when I get the ball so thanks wayton

[@kfciszbest2624]

Thanks Wayton! This was really helpful!

[@kurus223]

Wayton : "It's easy to go and air drible your way in, but...." Me : Cry in silver

[@tdmm]

i feel you

[@itsjoseph875]

Me: Cry in Bronze

[@g-raff9073]

me: *cries in unranked*

[@gameworld88]

I’m bronze 2 why am I watching this lol

[@Ma7amad00]

dude the effort u put in your videos is insane

[@bentaylor9837]

This is a outstanding video, one of the best rocket league videos to help players

[@fuhlash]

Wait I'm early, pretend I said something funny

[@g7bz]

HA HA. That’s so funny.

[@imdazzio4559]

LuX0 L1 I agree lmao

[@wazik7153]

XD LOL LMAO

[@burntgrass8066]

Lmao 😂 I’m dying

[@NFA_Crystal]

Jokes aside, nice rhyme ! Was that kinda rhyming too tho ? X)

[@AKCountess]

Great content, this taught me a lot about what goes into shooting and what I need to work on. Unfortunately, I have really bad technical skills so I think I need to work on that so that I have some more options as far as creativity goes.

[@Matt-kl3yo]

Thanks for the breakdown man. This is really helpful stuff

[@harrisondreyer6031]

The best rocket league channel on KZbin for tutorials 100%

[@harrycarl973]

This is such a high quality video good job

[@ShadowRavenGaming222]

I’ve been playing for 4 1/2 years but never took the time to actually get good at this game. Thought I’d give it a go this time but I’m dog,!Watched 2 of your videos and I’m already better. Thanks dude

[@austenhuddleston5703]

As a high plat rocket league player I knew these already but never really broke it down like this. I will be training this now. AMAZING video.

[@RmgSuave]

Great video, exactly what I was looking for

[@ryansurguy6701]

This video is awesome. I think this will really help lower ranked players!

[@WildWolf-pu4pj]

that thumbnail helped me the most. i kept thinking you score on the wall, and that it bounced off the goal

[@jackwhatley8147]

this was really helpful! thanks for the time you put into this video to help us out :D

[@maniacgamer8295]

This video actually helped the last vid I watched was basically “dribble then flick”.

[@tyson3490]

Great vid, helped me a lot!

[@fdleothelionkid6176]

This is really helpful, thanks!

[@jameskk5380]

That creativity packs definitely gonna help👌🏻👌🏻

[@lgpjbucket6684]

I needed this video. I’ve been playing rl for years yet I’m still very inconsistent with my shooting. Thanks

[@5Julius]

Wow, this was very educational and helpful video :) Thanks

[@wesholmes1012]

I love this video! It’s just so good.

[@k3fx523]

Congrats for 100k💥

[@krish_ye_boi0540]

Real helpful bro love the vid

[@gurshaanpurba4758]

I have not even finished yet and it’s already helping a lot

[@zangief8098]

This tutorial was really good and you explained everything so well

[@MitchAboutGames]

Random thought: This same advice basically applies to fighting games in so many ways. Great video.

[@gongasfernandes6598]

excellent video, im strugling with shooting and this might help. thx