Speed Flip Tutorial: Master the Fastest Kickoff

Speed flips are the fastest way to move in Rocket League. Master this mechanic and you'll win more kickoffs, reach balls faster, and create opportunities your opponents don't expect.

What is a Speed Flip?

A speed flip is a diagonal flip that's canceled to keep your car pointed forward. You get the speed boost of a flip while maintaining direction.

Why it's faster:

Speed Flip Inputs

This is the tricky part. Here are the inputs:

Method 1: Diagonal Cancel

Method 2: The Easy Way

Method 2 is easier to learn but less consistent for some players.

Step-by-Step Practice

Week 1: The Cancel

Before worrying about speed, learn the cancel motion.

Week 2: Adding Speed

Now do it fast.

Week 3: Kickoffs

Apply it to actual kickoffs.

Week 4+: Consistency

Grind until it's muscle memory.

Common Speed Flip Mistakes

Mistake 1: Flipping too late

You need to flip almost immediately after jumping. Waiting too long kills your speed.

Mistake 2: Not canceling enough

If your car still rotates, you're not canceling hard enough. Pull that stick opposite.

Mistake 3: Wrong angle

The flip should be diagonal, not sideways. About 30-45 degrees.

Mistake 4: Forgetting to boost

Boost through the entire motion. It's what makes it fast.

Mistake 5: Looking at your car

Keep your camera on where you're going. Trust muscle memory.

Speed Flip Workshop Maps

On PC, use Bakkesmod and these workshop maps:

Speed Flip Trainer

Tells you if your flip is correct. Best learning tool.

Musty's Speed Flip Training

Good feedback on what you're doing wrong.

Use these until you can hit 90%+ success rate.

Speed Flip vs Regular Kickoff

Speed flip wins when:

Speed flip loses when:

Don't just speed flip every kickoff blindly. Read your opponent.

Using Speed Flips Outside Kickoffs

Speed flips aren't just for kickoffs:

**Rotation:** Speed flip when rotating back to cover net faster.

**Challenges:** Speed flip to beat opponents to loose balls.

**Recovery:** After an aerial, speed flip on landing to regain momentum.

**Fakes:** Start a speed flip then cancel early to bait a commit.

Training Routine

Every session:

Weekly goal:

Speed Flip on Controller vs Keyboard

Controller advantages:

Keyboard advantages:

Both work. Use whatever you're comfortable with.

Troubleshooting

"I keep going sideways"

Your flip angle is too horizontal. Aim more forward.

"I do a front flip instead"

You're not hitting the diagonal. Practice the angle.

"I land on my roof"

Not canceling enough. Pull stick harder and longer.

"It's slower than my regular flip"

You're probably not boosting through the entire motion.

How Long to Learn?

Realistic timeline:

Speed flips take time. Don't get discouraged if it doesn't click immediately.

Final Tips

Once you nail speed flips, you'll have an edge in every kickoff situation. Worth the grind.