The Best Tip In Rocket League (Far Post Rotations)

[@Freezy2931]

Cool video, but I’d rather follow the ball back to my corner so that right as my teammate goes for it, I can backflip into it and center it in front of our net.

[@JamesHarrison-wl4ud]

U wud lose u momentum backflipping, and if u want to have good speed, u might wanna collect some boost pads instead. By waiting for the opposing team to hit the ball, u may also have the chance of catching them off guard with a counter attack. Well thought out, this truly is the best tip in the rocket league. Thanks musty

[@jensai895]

@@JamesHarrison-wl4ud i would say r/woooosh but its so overused now that its not even funny anymore edit: yes its woooosh with 4 os, no more no less r/ihavereddit r/itswooooshwith4os

[@jonathanpf5186]

@@jensai895 ikr

[@dictatorbear4191]

@@JamesHarrison-wl4ud I'm loving the lack of grasp of sarcasm from this response. It's... actually quite beautiful

[@asherz3621]

literally happens all the time even in high plat smh

[@Thanovic]

Man you content is so solid. Great vid musty, such a simple concept but so well explained as it is barely ever implemented in game. Love your work bro!

[@jtthecableguy3433]

Thanovic heyyy man, love the videos you do!

[@Thanovic]

@@jtthecableguy3433 hey cheers man!! awesome that you like musty too!! I've been following him for ages lol

[@Technoninja]

Ello there ol chap I see you like Musty too, he is very insightful.

[@nadamuchu]

I can't unsee this now. I was extremely guilty of this until I watched your video. Now, I see others do this in every single game (D1). Literally unplayable now. Thanks, I hate it. But I love your content. 💯

[@Dailythanosdiaries]

My man thano here

[@henriquemartins9259]

JUST MUSTY FLICKED THE LIKE BUTTON

[@amustycow]

thanks!

[@xainey]

Do you rock front the mouse down before back-clicking?

[@ramkumarradhakrishnan8523]

This is the most important rocket league video ever, i just can't stand how many people always rotate ball side and not away and how awkward it makes it for the guy behind.

[@anasamir3192]

My absolute favorite is when ur tms dont rotate like this and cut u off giving u less touches on the ball and then at the end of the game blame u for having the least amount of points

[@peeyd1EN]

Anas Amir So many times this happens! Cant go up and challange because everytime you do you notice your tm turning for it again and again instead of rotating

[@trestonseverson2514]

Same

[@SelfishGamer_]

That definitely sucks, but try to keep mind that it could be your fault as well. Hesitation, improper positioning, bad car language, etc are all factors towards getting cut.

[@anasamir3192]

XGrinder911 #Selfishgamer ur right it can be me too but mostly not because im champ 2 in 1s 2s AND 3s Dont believe me? Check my stats im generalbob456 on ps4

[@ayporos]

@@SelfishGamer_ Honestly, I had a nice example today of one of those things I hate most. I am Diamond 1, I was playing 3v3 standard. I notice one of my teammates is constantly bumperhumping me or our other teammate, on top of him missing a lot of (easy) hits. They were a party of 2. End of match, we lost, and guess what? this dude that was playing terribly turned out to be a fucking gold 1 player. Seriously, how can psyonix allow a fucking party where one is diamond and the other is gold? It really baffles me. The other side of that coin as well is that RL will consider 2 diamonds evenly matched against one gold player and a fucking grandchamp (or something stupid like that)... And then you just sit there getting roflstomped by the grandchamp scratching your head. One thing I also notice a lot is that when someone on your team is hesitating a bit too much I get impatient and want to take the play from him (cuz it's obvious he isn't going to make it) but the moment I start going for it HIS play gets challenged succesfully and the ball goes flying over my head because I am now 'out of position'. I know I'm supposed to wait for my teammate to fuck up his play so it becomes my turn but having to BRAKE and STOP and sit there while you were doing a lovely supersonic wide angle turn like Musty talks about in this vid really fucks over your ability to deal with the next play and really makes you angry at your incompetent teammate for not just committing to a play when it was his turn.

[@macwiley9846]

Very happy you made a video on this! I’ve been doing this for a long time and so many of my teammates don’t do this. Not only does it mess up what I’m doing, the rotation becomes weird and takes a few challenges to reset! Good video, good explanation! Edit: Musty with the 💙

[@CrossCatxD]

Same! Its very enoying

[@finnslater745]

CrossCat846 846 So is you misspelling annoying.

[@243biteme]

This has transformed my defense. I thought I was doing this rotation correct before, but I wasn't. The angled overhead shot where you mapped out the correct and wrong paths was what really cleared everything up for me. Thanks for making this video!

[@nuukku3654]

Content is killing it lately dude. This was one of the biggest things you emphasized from our session a couple months ago and has helped out so much.

[@dwightschrute7159]

Your voice makes you sound 28 and 16 at the same time

[@molw9954]

Dwight Schrute more like 30 or 7

[@LM_28035]

More like 33 or 19

[@xela2495]

IKR😂

[@wuwu6268]

More like 15 and 15

[@andrewmaestre3598]

Thank you for making this! I stated focusing on these back post rotations and I jumped from champ 1 to champ 3 very quickly.

[@zachcuster7528]

I clicked on this video because I wasnt sure what this rotation meant but I was surprised I do this on instinct quite often and didnt even realize how big of a deal it is great video musty was detailed and informative

[@Koinoyokan01]

Same, I feel like you just have better angles if you have more field to work with

[@Aaronit0]

THIS. This is what I always repeat and try to teach to my teammates, but no, this simple gamechanging mechanic seems too complicated. Like when I'm in the net waiting to go get the ball in the corner, there's always one who screwed up his challenge, turned around, and came back supersonic, taking all the boosts on his way to end up at the near post, do another turnaround right in front of my face to go on the ball. every. freaking. time. Thanks Musty !

[@mitchel8342]

Thank you Musty! I have been coaching recently on RLCD and I have been preaching this for so long. Amazing to have a high quality video to show students explaining the concept!

[@flyback777]

Thank you!!! This is probably the main reason why we loose so much in solo q since 90% of the ppl don't do this. They know how to rotate in the offensive zone but not in the defensive zone. Keep teaching!!

[@the_lordofthedings]

That's probably the most helpful rotation tip I've seen in a long time! I've done this for a while now and always wondered, why so few of my teammates were doing this, cause it seems so logical and just "right" in my opinion. Very well explained, gj dude!

[@joelkunz9133]

Hey musty. Love ur videos. They rlly help to get better. 👍

[@LucasBere]

Thanks for the vid Musty! Had a vague understanding of far post rotation but this really cleared things up for me, and after applying it to my gameplay found myself out of position a lot less often

[@sgtz1445]

After watching this a few times yesterday morning, I went from Gold1D2 to Gold3. I've never went up that much in one day before. Great video! Love, A random fan

[@grayyscale5743]

honestly one of the most helpful rotation tips on youtube. this is one area that we don't implement much in our game that hurts us sometimes.

[@malik.8174]

Without exxagerating , im gc in solo 3s and normal 3s but i struggle in 2s cause my understanding of rotations in 2s isnt as good cause i feel like everyones rotating diffrently in 2s as of in 3s there atleast is like a real norm for rotations(1,2,3 possitions) and i often find my self standing *super* awkwardly on the way back while i turn to challenge and i always thought to myself why tf am i always in the wrong spot and why is every turn/challenge so awkward for me. I was c3 div 3 before watching this vid , i hopped on some 2s games after watching this and i really tried to force my self to rotate far post even tho id *LOVE* to sometimes just turn around and challenge the ball and i literrally won 10 games in a row and im 1540 in 2s now lol. Thanks a fkn lot musty❤ this vid really helped me or atleast made it easier for me to avoid awkward rotation situations. Much love. And i honestly really consider taking a session with u cause i think even tho im gc in 3s 2s and solo 3s i definetly can improve many things and ud definetly be a good teacher thats for sure :]

[@imendzy4716]

Magista. What system do you play on,we could exchange tips because I’m gc in 2s but struggle a little in 3s

[@malik.8174]

@@imendzy4716 pc :]

[@Georgeous42]

@@imendzy4716 Does it matter after friendlist update?

[@mikemarks6136]

@@Georgeous42 no

[@yess.6558]

What a useful video! Please make more bids like this one where u focused on the importance of one thing that has many uses.

[@infierno9250]

I really wanna pay for coaching but so far every video I've watched has covered the mistakes I am making in game. The videos you produce just give me a general way to fix my bad habits that I make every game. Obviously coaching sessions would give me a more personalized way of fixing things but just having a good understanding of what I need to change is also helpful thank you for the EDUCATIONAL CONTENT

[@CosmicPenguin01]

Pineapple with grilled chicken, replace normal pizza sauce with a thin* layer of bbq sauce Extra cheese to hold it together on a thin crust Excellent 🙌🏼

[@EnargeiaColonThree]

Thank you

[@swollysxpw2025]

this is definitely the most useful tip video i’ve ever watched for rocket league, you’re content is absolutely astonishing, keep it up man, you are going places! :)

[@amustycow]

thank you!

[@ricardotalavera3236]

See I always played Rocket League, watching musty’s videos help so much. I left back around 2018-2019 currently 2020 and my friend improved a lot. I started realizing my mistakes and watching this video interpreting the situations as while musty explained them gives a more informative insight on the game. Thank God musty is a legend! Keep it up! 😀 Hopefully I get better

[@gagelutz1775]

I naturally did this before watching any videos about rotations. It just makes sense another great video

[@alexandres5293]

Does this also apply to 1v1 defense?

[@amustycow]

Alexandre S good question. generally in 1v1s or in situations where you don’t have a teammate to rotate behind (when you’re last man back) you actually want to position on the near post and get into a solid shadowing position. i talk about the shadowing position in the beginning of this video: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH20iYGYl9mMj8U

[@alexandres5293]

@@amustycow thanks for actually responding.

[@miraclemaxicl]

@@amustycow do you have a video where you discuss when to shadow in 2v2?

[@RickskBR]

@@miraclemaxicl In my opinion, usually when you are the last man (and have space to shadow, obviously). Basically when its a 1v1 (or 2v1 in some cases) situation :)

[@spacejamgoliath]

@@miraclemaxicl when you're the last one back, shadow, don't challenge unless you're 1000% sure you're winning

[@VudrokWolf]

Thanks, Musty! I've done wrong near post rotations so many times, but I started doing the far post rotations for logic, but I kind of interchanged it, now I will avoid near post rotations all the way. Seems a better strategy.

[@nickclawson8567]

Wow, very informative. A great way to reduce awkwardness, and more useful than just "rotate back". Very nice video musty!

[@Raulercoaster]

i knew how to respond and what the correct way was in those first 3 examples, but in that last one i always struggle. I assume they would try to move the play towards the goal and either way i would be driving straight through their path, but this shows that (as experienced in most my games) they will go towards the corner to be safe and keep ball control and allow me to rotate back into a good spot. Tyvm for that last example cause it sure cleared up my doubts ^^

[@xd_vera5599]

I am doing a tournament at my school in November and I am trying to get better before we do it and I am searching up so much videos to help me get better. Thanks Musty!

[@tylunsherod]

Great video! I always called this challenging from the rear (near post) and bailing out (far post) but now I have a better way to explain it to my friends. Keeping being awesome!

[@Littlegerben]

Musty's gonna blow up if he keeps these quality videos coming. Watching this video made me realize how often I go near post when I shouldn't.

[@eatthesnickers8241]

Thank you Musty! Im Diamond 1, didnt know about far post rotations. Thank you for rank up :D

[@shaunpiotrowski3185]

Not gonna lie but this video has been very helpful in general when it comes to positioning yourself in the game. When I do far post rotations I always find the ball is so much more approachable, especially when it comes to goal tending. Thanks for this tutorial, I will be adding this to my game.

[@ente5725]

I have been doing near post rotation without knowin it.thanks musty.i alredy was fighting to achieve the 10 wins in champion for the rewards and you have already help me a lot thanks

[@yrraH987]

Thanks for this! I’ve been watching over some of my replays and found that my near post rotations HAVE been affecting the flow of the game, negatively for my team. I’ve taken it into consideration and it’s gave me the little boost I need to get into champ. Can’t wait for my champ rewards this season. Thanks again Musty. (Keep up the great vids bro)

[@PeregrineChurch]

Great video, the only change I would've made is making it clearer earlier in the video of what defines the near post vs the far post. For someone with no context, for a few minutes it was muddled whether it was defined by the position of your teammate or the position of the ball. Eventually it became clear that the ball defines near post and far post though, so by the end the explanation was still effective!

[@madsbendiksen7816]

This is so useful! First time watching a video like this, but it will differently help my plays in 2v2 and 3v3. thanks Musty :D

[@mixastik]

That's the content that somehow can change playstyle of a lot of people if they see that. I hope a lot of high c3 - low gc will watch this vid so they can know something new :) Well done, Musty!

[@WaytonPilkin]

I fully endorse this video :)

[@Technoninja]

This was really helpful to further improve my far post rotations I sometimes go straight down the middle of the pitch collecting small boost pads and always rotating to far post ready for any possible play either my team mates or the opponents might create and position accordingly. I feel like my positioning has improved so much with both shadowing and rotating to far post. Far post is the easiest way to rotate around my team mates without communications so simple yet so effective.

[@lukebatt.]

this what you told me in our session. so helpful 😄

[@johnbaker9167]

lukebattRL you played €90 just to get some tips at a game you have no life

[@lukebatt.]

JOSHUA Bakerson not my fault i can afford it my dude. the fact you are subscribed to musty means that you play. THE. SAME. GAME. You have no life telling someone who could potentially be a kid he has no life. Grow up mate

[@HoraryHellfire]

JOSHUA Bakerson There are coaches for everything. From sports, to music, to language learning. People pay for coaching in all of these things, even if it amounts to nothing but being a hobby. Music is probably the most prone to turning into a hobby. Are these people "no lifes" too? There is literally no difference to paying money to get better at a video game you enjoy from paying money to get good at an instrument you enjoy, especially if both amount to nothing most of the time.

[@yomamasaccount]

@@HoraryHellfire very true. Cant stand when people say video games are a waste of time and that one should do something better with their time, such as a different hobby. Most hobbys accomplish nothing except bringing joy, why not do what brings one joy?

[@dma968]

@@lukebatt. damn i wouldnt want to be in a diss battle with u XD

[@nickc5408]

I've been stuck in Champ 1 for a while but after practicing this, I've been playing smarter. Now I'm grinding Champ 3. Thanks Musty

[@DylanKartWii]

I’m grand champ in 1s, 2s, and 3s with 1600 mmr in 2s and 3s and I’ve never thought of this especially in the 2s scene. It’s more natural for me in 3s but this should elevate my 2s game for the next level, great tip!

[@Poyos]

I am Grand Champion (low) and I didn't noticed it omg, hope that I will be higher now xd This video was super useful, thanks bro

[@habgradhausverbotimkopfkin275]

And? ^^

[@kodyschenker9016]

Definitely one of the best videos anyone can watch. Ur awesome man. Keep it up boss.

[@kitsalios368]

This tip has helped me out so much already, can’t wait to see more vids and even more tips like these because i need some help on how to get control of the ball in the air. Keep it up!

[@frozenfireplays9844]

Right after watching this, I won 10 games in a row applying this and hit plat for the first time, keep it up Musty :)

[@ramkumarradhakrishnan8523]

Musty can you follow it up with how to deal with when you teammates make nearpost rotation.

[@nicholas8476]

Ramkumar Radhakrishnan IMHO: Doesn’t really change YOUR objective. If your opponents have ball possession and your teammate rotated towards you, your goal is to first and foremost prevent a clean shot on goal and buy time for your teammate to get back into a good defensive position. In this, typically you wanna challenge early and get the ball to either cross the field (ideal if your teammate rotates to bear post side) or go high in the air, again, more to buy time than to begin an offensive play. Bottom line, you wanna stop a shot on goal and force the opponent to throw away the ball. If you successfully cross the ball to other side of the field, your teammate is in a better position to challenge next from near post. If your teammate is rotating near post, it just means less of the field is covered and he’s gonna lose momentum and time, turning to challenge the next shot and you’re prolly gonna end up defending a shot on your goal. Also messes up the boost rotation somewhat. Same concept applies to 2s and 3s..

[@rkrams1989]

@@nicholas8476 thanks for the detailed explanation

[@justskill9624]

I've been using this and I ranked up A LOT. Thanks Musty!

[@rappersteen9566]

I see myself doing this all the time as a plat player, really helpful video this helped me not getting in some akward positions

[@tannerbaker2281]

Your videos are so well edited and clearly worked hard on you deserve more subs

[@YoDaPro]

I'm so glad someone finally did a video about this. I have to tell this to my friend almost every time we play together^^. Next time I will refer to this video ;).

[@Brandon-le2gw]

2:03 this is what it looks like watching a musty video through your tears to cheer you up...

[@cubeincubes]

2:25 bro, i get better just watching these videos. awesome save I'm gunna try it immediately.

[@qyouuu3319]

This is soooo easy to understand.. thank god we have Musty, we luv u musty

[@El_Piloto_de_Leche]

it's really simple and easy when you watch the video, its almost like "duh of course you should do that" but since iv seen this video i have caught myself and my friends not doing far posts rotations and saw how easy it is to be enticed by boost or to tell yourself "I can still do something with this ball" even when the better option is to let your teammate who has the better shot go for it. Iv noticed also that the far post rotation helps the person who is rotating see the entire play better and it helps create better decision making. i showed this video to my friends who i play with and after a few practice games we won 6 straight 2v2 games and i moved up to Gold 3 div 4. we still made rotation mistakes here and there but there was no better feeling than when we did the proper rotation and that decision making almost instantly lead to a goal.

[@direng.3452]

Loved it. Very helpful. But except for learning this I started realizing how my mates keep rotating under the ball. Now I’m focused more and more on how often they bump me out of counter attacks or saves...

[@ShaunOfNintendo]

Question about the first Far Post Rotation example you showed at 6:53 I've seen many people stay with that ball saying that they didn't want to give up pressure or possession. I understand that you wouldn't have been able to make a really strong hit and I agree with what you did to rotate out, I'm just curious if staying with that ball is viable is any scenario? Thanks.

[@electrify6929]

You don’t understand how much this helps thank you so much

[@RhythmAndPlay]

I’ve been watching your videos for awhile, but this one made me subscribe. I enjoy the informative type videos of the highlights and montages. Keep ‘em coming!

[@ezpzjayzaar]

Superbly helpfull. The awareness of the positioning is flawless in your videos, great "tutorial".

[@edvinmilos7904]

Musty, can you do a tutorial on drifting? its is a super important skill most players overlook

[@direktrl5515]

Best explanation of a rotation tip I’ve seen yet

[@TheMisterQuake]

Wait, you have to hold the controller with both hands!?!?!?!

[@michaelrisdon2966]

I didn't know that! I always play with one hand!

[@williogold]

Wait, you guys play with hands?

[@itstrending8440]

@@williogold wait you have hands?

[@jasonscherb5202]

what are hands?

[@Fatherof4boys]

This video is the sole reason why I was able to make the push from D2 to C1 in a matter of 2 weeks

[@dreamlover2746]

1:56 that transition was smooth boy!

[@quentinsauthier5336]

THIS is exactly what my friends need to see. BIG THX to musty! love ya ma man

[@SelfishGamer_]

Great video, but there are some exceptions to this. One common example is centered around the timing of your rotation. If your 1 is about to hit the ball across field to 2, then it might be more advantageous to rotate ball side (before it gets hit) so you'll be far side and ready to follow up 2's upcoming play (after hit). Generally speaking, rotate opposite to the *play* for more opportunities to maintain offensive pressure.

[@Pkzyn23]

THIS video is basically what you have to do in soccer as well, and as a soccer player myself, I apply this all the time in RL and a soccer game. (I'm only Plat 2)

[@prowlerbog]

Thanks man!! This really has helped me and my mates get better! Really love all your content and appreciate the time and effort you put into it. Keep it up bro! You’re awesome!

[@dustinhoornaert3485]

You definitely deserve more subs musty, you're either my favorite or 2nd favorite RL content creator right behind SunlessKhan lol But! I watch your videos more than his so I'm getting you them v i e w s

[@amolerat2574]

Sunless posts like every week I think

[@SALEENS7GTR5]

This is really more a study in "not rotating underneath the ball" because I see that happen way more often than someone not rotating to far-post. The ball could easily be redicted accriss the pitch and suddenly far post becomes near post versus jusy staying opposite of the ball.

[@chrisanderson1513]

Now people have a credible source to point to, thank you thank you

[@avnish00]

This is great. Although it all come downs to situations most of the time. far post isnt always best like many other things , these things are learned the more you play instead of watching a lot of tutorials. Every div up and rank will force you to play different. Although sticking to these foundations are a good thing but it all comes down to your awareness in positioning and your mindset more than a specific play style which you learn from tutorials

[@maxd1744]

Gonna watch this before I’m gonna try to get from high champ 3 to gc. Keep it up man!

[@artofgaming8142]

I like found you months ago but never really watched it until yesterday. Like I literally found like 20 weaknesses I have after watching 2 videos of yours. And I just saw your coaching profile and i am pretty sad you dont coach 1 on 1 anymore rn. With this video I hope to improve my teamplay and I try to figure out what to do to settle some of my mechanics I try to improve rn. I mean I am swinging between Platin and Diamond without changing my camera and controlsettings yet, I know its pretty awkward. Thanks for explaining technical moves such as strageties to improve. I know my final goal is set pretty high but I REALLY want to get a Grand Champion Player in RL soon. Grettings, Dom

[@erusufa]

I saw you rant about this on Twitter :,)

[@twitch.tvticklemelucky655]

Pulse Fusure I saw that tweet. I’m sure that was the fuel that sparked this videos creation

[@Eddyithink]

Super tip that I've been practicing for a while ! It makes sense : if you rotate to the side where the ball is, you'll just follow it towards your half but will never be able to counter it properly lel Second nice tip I have (that everybody should know I guess) : dont cut your rotation to try to hit the ball, your mates will often have a better angle than you to counter attack! Or you can cut your rotation to try to block the ball, to give time to your mates to properly go back and get boost

[@lettingtheworlddirectmylife]

yo i really like the way you explain your tutorials ,,, very clear ...also i wish you could share this content in-game to show some people wth im talking about when i say to rotate ...i was always a sport player so rotation is important ...keep these vidz flowin bro....

[@FrankyColon]

Kid you not... I think this video changed my life. From this day forward, I will be an evangelist of far post rotations.

[@ryanjaldous]

You just earned yourself a subscriber! Great video!

[@PRIMEVAL543]

Lol, had a m8 who ONLY went for close corners. I sent him this and he was very thankful for the tip!!

[@mblasch]

this is something I'll sub for.. great work!

[@mait4051]

Thanks! I needed a good rotation tutorial, I’ve been struggling with teammates.

[@gogobnr3291]

Dude you are *MASSIVELY UNDERRATED*

[@petrinissi6808]

Love these tip videos! Keep 'em coming

[@fluffinthemuffin1455]

I've been trying to explain this to my friends recently, now I will just send them this video.

[@draconianlife]

Man, there is a really good Rocket League video in-between all these adverts.

[@Murkydyl]

Excellent video! Such a helpful tip, really well done. Thank you for going so in depth! More of these for sure!

[@jonathanskold1213]

Very important tip, great video as always!

[@amustycow]

thanks! means a lot

[@Dylania]

Honestly great video! I was having trouble with rotations in doubles champion 1/2. Now with this it’ll help me a lot I only need to find a teammate now 😂

[@logancriss]

So useful omg, i run into this with myself and my teammates so much!

[@richardkubo1896]

When I started using this I ranked up from plat 3 to diamond 3 in a week So yeah, it's pretty useful

[@EridCR]

Sounds exaggerated, but this is true, I had the same experience but from Plat 2 to Diamond 2, just this tip made the difference, now, I'm still stuck at Diamond 2 and I can't find any other mind blown tip that can get me into Champ 1 :(.

[@richardkubo1896]

I am stuck in c1 now I can get to c2 for a day and then I am out When I looked at my replays I saw that I miss the ball too much

[@skunk136]

Solid Content. Keep it up!

[@thedebaneter]

i went from hardstuck d1 to 2 div's off champ 1 thanks musty!

[@mwkralik]

*EDUCATIONAL* 👏 *CONTENT* 👏

[@davideberardone8784]

02:00 that transition was so sick lol

[@kylechmn28]

There’s also the fact that defending from far post is generally much easier to make a save than near post defence :)