Wall dashing is quickly becoming a staple mechanic in Rocket League, and for good reason. Wall dashes have proven to be effective not only at the highest professional levels, but also in everyday ranked matches. Many tutorials, however, often lack accurate explanations, leading to confusion and wasted effort.
This breakdown builds the wall dash from scratch, starting with an easy method and then addressing common mistakes and their solutions. By the end, any player will know where to begin for the fastest results.
The wall dash may appear complicated, but it is essentially a sideways wave dash. The process involves wave dashing off and back onto the wall using exactly two jumps of the jump button.
Some sources advise spamming the jump button as quickly as possible, but this often leads to loss of control or accidental jumps off the wall. The correct approach is simple: one jump to leave the wall, and one to land back onto it.
Instead of starting high up on the wall, begin on the lower curve where the wall meets the ground. This area is much more forgiving, giving more time to use the second jump without falling off.
The curve allows for slower attempts while learning and is the best place to master the basic technique before progressing to higher parts of the wall. Once consistent, test speed and height by moving up the wall.
Attention to detail is crucial. On the right wall, most tutorials suggest pushing the joystick left, then right, then back to center. While not entirely incorrect, this lacks specificity.
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Keep the joystick movement centered; avoid pushing it all the way to the edges. |
| 2 | Jump once when heading down the wall. |
| 3 | Jump again when heading up the wall. |
| 4 | On the right wall, move the joystick left, then right, then release to center. Reverse the directions for the left wall. |
| 5 | Do not push the stick to the boundary; keep movements subtle and controlled. |
| 6 | Release the joystick after the dash to maintain balance on the wall. |
Wall dashes are easier at higher speeds and lower wall positions. Once mastered, they can be performed at any height and speed.
If falling off the wall, either the joystick is being moved too slowly or to the boundary, or the jumps are mistimed.
If climbing up or down the wall, the joystick is not released to the center at the end. Proper execution keeps the car level on the wall.
The jitter click is a method for increasing jump speed. Instead of using a flat thumb, arch the thumb and use a wrist flick for rapid jumps. This approach, borrowed from Minecraft gameplay, enables quicker, more consistent wall dashes.
This technique is particularly helpful for older players or those who struggle with finger speed.
| Practice Step | Focus |
|---|---|
| 1 | Master the curve; spend 10–15 minutes on the wall's bottom until able to hit 8 out of 10 wall dashes. |
| 2 | Move up the wall gradually, trying different heights but returning to the curve when struggling. |
| 3 | Add in the jitter click for extra speed if needed. |
| 4 | Practice chaining wall dashes (two jumps per dash, four for two dashes, six for three, etc.). |
If progress stalls, review each step and seek feedback by submitting clips to the Rocket League Discord community, which now exceeds 55,000 members. Other members can offer guidance and help identify any mistakes in technique.