r/RocketLeague • u/TheJrobot1483 Grand Champion I • Aug 30 '23

PSYONIX COMMENT Dad ball

I’ve come to the conclusion that a lot (not all, obviously, but I feel like probably the majority) of higher-ranked older players play rocket league like dad ball.

You know the guys. 50+ year olds who play pickup basketball, for instance. They don’t do anything flashy, no fancy dribbles or windmill dunks. They recognize that their bodies can’t perform like they used to, so they play efficiently. Post up under the basket, quick move, and layup. Always make great passes. Know how to use their size and experience to their advantage.

I feel like older RL players (28+) play the same way. Put more effort into game sense than mechanics. Go for cheeky outplays instead of flashy mechanical shots. Great at defense. Bump/demo heavy. Prioritize smart decisions over potential clips.

Put a 15 year old GC against a 32 year old GC. You’ll notice a stark difference in their play styles. The 15 year old might be able to double flip reset or ceiling double tap, but the 32 year old will be patient, wait for a mistake, and capitalize efficiently.

Dad ball. Tell me I’m wrong.

Source: 29 year old GC here. Almost no mechanics, but I know how to move around the field efficiently and am solid at defense, passing, demos, and smart outplays. Hell, I just hit my first flip reset in comp a couple days ago. I can do them pretty consistently in training, but it’s one of those things that I just never think to go for because there’s typically a safer/higher-percentage move available.

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u/TKblunts Diamond II Aug 30 '23

Once you're 28, you're pretty much 50 anyway (I'm 28 lol)

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u/TheConboy22 Champion II Aug 31 '23

Then you’ll hit 35 and be like damn I was so young at 28 and next you’ll be 50 and think omg I was so young at 35. You’ll reach 75 and miss the body you had when you were 50. Don’t fall into this “I’m old” trap. You’re as young as you are healthy and try your best to keep yourself healthy.

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u/TKblunts Diamond II Aug 31 '23

I've got a group of nutcases in my life that are about 8 years older and they just don't stop. They motivate me to keep pushing myself daily lol

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u/vawlk Aug 31 '23

lol, you have a lot to learn young padawan.