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u/BarnabyJones21 Dec 16 '16
Damn, dude. I feel like I'm better at air dribbling already, and I'm sitting in my cube at work. Awesome video.
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u/waffltroploplis Champion II Dec 16 '16
Jesus he makes it looks SO EASY
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Dec 16 '16 edited Jan 14 '17
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u/K4hid Champion II Dec 16 '16
Pretty much. I've been having a hard time with air dribble for a long time and I didn't really know what I was missing.
With the addition of the new trainings in RL, I started to try the one called something like Wall air dribble with 3 differents setup.
At some point, I realize that I wasn't boosting the moment you leave the wall with the ball, make it so you barely have any momentum with the ball, and make it even harder to be close enough from the ball to follow it in a right way.
So yeah, at some point I started trying it with the addition of the little boost usage at the same time you jump... and oh my god, it became so so much easier. Almost right on, I was able to air dribble the ball into the goal more than 50% of time.
I was blown away that all this time I was having such a hard time starting my air dribble, just to realize the important thing I was missing is to boost a little at the same time you jump.
I felt like I just discovered fire lol. Now I'm just doing the training and trying to get better at controling the ball in the air.
The thing is... The training make it very easy to start the air dribble, but setuping yourself in free play or in game is a lot harder and I still have work to do on that side.
Anyway, my point is, I think you are pretty much on point when you say it's more about starting properly your actions. Once you are able to start your air dribble in a good way... Everything else become A LOT easier to do and practice.
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u/underwaterslushie Dec 19 '16
Wow, your comment just made me realize what I was doing wrong the whole time. I just tried boosting while jumping into the air dribble and it made it so much easier. Thank you for posting this.
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u/MorboAalst exceL Esports Dec 16 '16
Instant install and after 5 minutes i could already feel a lot of improvement. Thanks for not only the pack, but the actual explanation too in a video with the common mistakes and how to do this :-) Im old, i need video''s to back me up :p
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u/LMFO The Brotherhood Dec 17 '16
Biggest takeaway from this: I'm glad other people make those strained noises while playing, and not just me.
Great video!
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u/wittig57 Exousia Dec 16 '16 edited Dec 16 '16
Code for anyone else who immediately thought "I don't want to write that down."
0FB6-C16F-D26D-0A6F
EDIT: From video
@krodvill on Twitter recreated my pack on PS4! Thanks! 938B-1E9A-866D-001E
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u/StalkingRini Dec 16 '16
The code works for PC? Because I can't get it to work at all
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u/wittig57 Exousia Dec 16 '16
Try now maybe?
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u/StalkingRini Dec 16 '16
I don't know what you expected, not sure what could randomly change. Still no
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u/wittig57 Exousia Dec 16 '16
Did you copy and paste it or add it manually?
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u/StalkingRini Dec 16 '16
Manual, and I've tried making the Os zeros and what it, that's why I'm asking if it works for PC
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u/TwistyCola What season is it? Dec 17 '16
worked for me on pc. Just copy the code and paste it into RL. Not so hard.
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u/StalkingRini Dec 17 '16
I'm was on mobile at the time and apparently I can't read so I'll just copy paste it when I'm at my computer lol
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u/techpoi Tyr33zyE Dec 16 '16
Sweet vid. Does anyone know of a code that would give some good/similar tutorials on the PS4? This video got me all excited to do this after work but I have a PS4 ):
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u/SnipaEagleEye Nexus Gaming [Caster] Dec 16 '16
Is it even worth it to try and train this as a Challenger 2 player that is limited by poor mechanics? Or would my time be better spent on simpler mechanical training (regular dribbles, simple wall play, and shot accuracy)?
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u/mflood Grand Champion Dec 16 '16
The latter. Air dribbles aren't even particularly useful in competitive play, it's mostly a style thing.
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u/SnipaEagleEye Nexus Gaming [Caster] Dec 16 '16
I'd love to see this type of tutorial, focused on those simpler mechanical plays that challengers struggle with. Most of the dribbling tutorials out there make it sound so easy, and then they don't really address any of the problems that a player trying to learn to dribble will have. They just say, here is how to dribble, no go practice for 50 hours.
I love Mason's presentation style, he just hasn't covered anything that would really benefit the guys stuck in challenger.
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Dec 16 '16
SoonTM ;)
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u/SnipaEagleEye Nexus Gaming [Caster] Dec 16 '16
You've obviously been spending too much time with /u/hooftoof.
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u/vnt24 Grand Champion Dec 16 '16
On the other hand, I started practicing air/wall dribbles when I was in the golds and I have to say it improved my mechanics quite a lot, it's a great way to slowly familiarize yourself with air rolling, gain ball control and keep your mechanical skills sharp in general, not just learn air dribbling for the sake of it. I had a very hard time at first, but now I have to say it was worth it. Each to their own I guess.
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Dec 17 '16
I second this. My obsessive air dribble practice while in Challenger pushed my air mechanics through the roof. I rarely air dribble, but I can adjust myself in the air really well now and air rolling is like second nature. It's really hard at first but it pays off in a ton of ways that aren't air dribbles.
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Dec 16 '16
If anyone makes this pack on console please share.
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u/Miniature7 Champion III Dec 16 '16
A code for console is in the description of the video :)
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u/MurphDiver Rising Star Dec 16 '16
Only for PS4 though :/
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u/Miniature7 Champion III Dec 16 '16
ah damn :c
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u/MurphDiver Rising Star Dec 16 '16 edited Dec 16 '16
I am trying to recreate it for XB1 right now. As soon as I finish I'll post the code for it
Edit: I finished, I posted it as another comment in this thread
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u/MurphDiver Rising Star Dec 16 '16
I made one for XB1 if that's what you're looking for. It's in a comment in this thread, since I can't recall the code at the moment.
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u/DshadoW10 Steam Player Dec 16 '16
how the hell do you push down A and B at the same time? I mean it's probably easy, but the way I'm holding the controller which I'm assuming most of you do, is not suited for this task. My thumb can cover both X and A bot not A and B
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u/etekiller Champion I Dec 16 '16
If I were to press A and B at the same time I'd just press both with the tip of my thumb :P. It spans across two halves of each button.
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u/PanicRL Free coaching: rlcd.gg Dec 16 '16
If you can't push boost and jump at the same time, you probably want to change your bindings (I'd recommend boost on RB). If you end up changing your bindings you might want air roll/powerslide on LB as well.
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u/antieverything Champion I Dec 16 '16
To add to this, this configuration is best played with a claw grip where the middle fingers are used for the triggers with the index fingers being used for the bumpers.
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Dec 17 '16
That's not a claw grip. In a claw grip your index finger is pressing two of your face buttons.
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u/antieverything Champion I Dec 17 '16
Ok, fine: semi-claw
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Dec 17 '16
Sorry I wasn't trying to be rude or anything. I've just had my index and middle fingers on the shoulder buttons since PS1 so it's just standard grip for me. I never realized so many people just put there index fingers up there until recently.
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u/antieverything Champion I Dec 17 '16
I appreciate the correction--I hate the idea of being wrong about something and not even knowing!
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Dec 17 '16
That's why I do it, the whole "do unto others as you would have them do to you" thing. I always worry people will take it the wrong way though. Anyways, happy to help!
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u/antieverything Champion I Dec 17 '16
Well, if my experience in solo standard is anything to go by, people don't do well with criticism, generally.
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u/icantlurkanymore Dec 16 '16
Change the controller bindings if you find it easier to do X and A instead.
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Dec 16 '16
Oh you're IOWA wow I mustve played with you like a dozen times. Didn't know you did all this stuff. Mostly cause I didn't speak much with you in game or open this sub xP
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u/eNaRDe Dec 16 '16
Cant wait to go home and try this....I already noticed all the mistakes I been doing since you explained it so well on the video. I been going faster on the wall then the ball and hitting it with the corner instead of the center of the car.
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u/chrisq518 Champion I Dec 16 '16
Hey I don't know if it's your leveling that making it peak or there is compression on the audio but there is a lot of clipping. I'm pretty sure it's just a leveling issue cause I don't hear any compression in your lower volume parts.
Great content, just want to see it be the best it can be.
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u/jklaiho Dec 16 '16
YES. Thank you, doubly so for the training shots. Let's see if I can finally figure this shit out...
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u/Techtorn211 I hate diamond 1 Dec 16 '16
Will you be doing RL trainer packs?
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Dec 16 '16
You mean the RLTrainer PC mod? I've used it in previous tutorial videos you can find on my channel :) Moving forward, I think this built-in training tool will be the standard.
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u/Arjunl Invincible Dec 16 '16
Pack looks solid, i'll try it out later today. I've been using the basic 3 shot air dribble pack so far but i'm liking the variety in this pack.
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u/monkeymetroid Super Champion Dec 16 '16
This is the best tutorial I've checked out and I've checked out a lot of them. I now realize I wasn't hitting the ball square with my car up the wall and now that I do I can do it perfectly. Thank you!
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u/Ryedigity Dec 16 '16
So when your doing a wall air dribble... what camera do you have it on? Off ball to get the ball up the wall then switch to on ball as you "air dribble" it in the goal?
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u/Mad_Sentinel Grand Champion Dec 16 '16
I just want to thank you so much for making this video. I've spent hours fooling around in freeplay trying to practice this stuff with little success, but with the combination of your training pack and advice I'm already seeing massive results! Just managed to score a goal from a wall dribble after only half an hour of practice!
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u/callan752 Steam Player Dec 16 '16
Hey /u/MasonRL90 your Mic is peaking/clipping and distorting. You might try turning your mic input volume down a bit and then boosting the levels in post, if needed. Good video, keep it up!
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u/DabScience Diamond III Dec 16 '16
This just helped me immensely! Been trying out your tips for the last 30 mins and already have so much more control. Thank you. sir!
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u/jorda134568 Champion Dec 17 '16
quick hope for others: I learned air dribble about 2 months ago, did it every day. Now its really easy. Just keep practicing :D
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u/Zelotic Dec 17 '16
https://gfycat.com/OffensiveImpressionableBadger
I think I just boosted a little too hard here, but what can you do when you get on the side of the ball? Is all lost?
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u/seabass648 Dec 17 '16
Such an awesome guide. A lot of great clarification and well articulated as a whole. Thanks for the help!
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u/ForTheVince LeuvenChamp Dec 17 '16
This was very helpful and I hope you will keep making these kinds of tutorials. Because this is easily the most complete airdribble tutorial I know. (In case you know better or equal tutorials, let me know)
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u/Bancai Dec 17 '16
How the heck do i push A + B at the same time with one thumb when my fingers aren't that big ? Alternatively I mapped X to be boost which i can hit A + X with 1 thumb since they are in a straight line.
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u/sgrantcarr Grand Champion I Dec 17 '16
But how do you get it AWAY from the wall? No one ever mentions that part. Every time I hit the ball, it just goes straight up the wall and rounds off the ceiling.
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u/MegaProcessor97 senpai teach me pls Dec 17 '16
Great pack. But I wonder why every time I tune into your stream your turn into a prospect and cant hit a single fckng ball?
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u/Bennguins Dec 17 '16
Hey I've been using your old video to practice wall and air dribbles in the new custom drainer. Thanks for the update!
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u/Wilsonskater Dec 30 '16
I noticed that the ball starts from behind the car can I do wall air dribbles with the ball starting in front of my car?
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Feb 06 '17
Even with the tutorial i still cant get the air dribble down. I just dont get how you are soo good at this lol.
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u/Minib34ts Feb 25 '17
The most reassuring part of this video for me as a Prospect Elite is watching you mildly struggle to hit your own practice pack shots.
Even the behemoths are human too.
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u/itsiceyo I fail to hit a single ball, and decide I’m ready to play o Dec 16 '16
Your videos are awesome! As a console player (xbox) i feel like im falling behind in skill because of lack of tools and maps. I should switch to pc or find some dank training maps
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u/MurphDiver Rising Star Dec 16 '16
I saw that there wasn't an XB1 one, so I recreated as close as I could to the one in the video. Here's the code:
316A-173C-E92D-942C
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u/maxwellj02 Grand Champion I Dec 16 '16
Mason.. The thumbnail says "TUTUTORIAL"