It can be discouraging to climb the ranks in Rocket League as a solo player. Ever since Epic bought the rights to the game, it will take a lot more wins to progress in each division. With the incredible influx of players, the skill gap at each rank has become even wider.

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There has also been a rise in the number of smurf accounts as a result of the rank changes. Gamers will need an effective strategy to deal with all the tangibles when queuing 2v2 or 3v3 matches. This guide will give players of all skill levels a few tips to win more matches with random teammates.

Start With A Conservative Mindset

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In 2021, gamers will have no idea how skilled their teammate is. There are Champ level players in every division from Gold through Diamond. While the majority of random teammates will be in a division that represents their experience, there will always be outliers.

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The best tactic is to gauge the tendencies of a teammate in the first minute of gameplay. Solo gamers should study their teammate's speed, rotations, and positioning before taking chances and pushing upfield. In most cases, teammates will be ball-dominant and aggressive. While the playstyle can be annoying strategically, gamers will still be able to win games playing the right way.

Have A Defensive Mentality

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With a defensive mindset, players will be able to control the pace of each game and feed selfish teammates the ball. Hard clears are essential to relieve pressure because who knows if the player will be rotating properly. If a teammate is pushing the front third, it is always better to rotate behind and grab one of the corner boosts. From that position, shots and passes can be defended and opponents will not be able to sneak in free goals in the first few minutes. Once the teammate has indicated their skill level and basic playstyle, gamers can adjust their strategy accordingly.

Live With Mistakes

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It is crucial to be supportive of random teammates when they make simple errors in-game. Likewise, solo queue gamers will need to confess when they make one. A simple "Sorry!" or "My Fault" will suffice. It might even be a good idea to accept the blame when the other player is comparatively at fault for a goal. Establishing a rapport early in a match will often determine the outcome.

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On the contrary, players need to acknowledge a good save, shot, or pass when one is made. It seems obvious, but there are a fair few bad apples that will only pull up the chat when something negative happens. These toxic players should be ignored. Hostile responses will only fuel the fire of toxicity. The same goes for cocky opponents. Winning the game instead of dwelling on chat spamming will prove who has better mechanics and skill in the end.

Effective Communication

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Quick chat will often be the only way to relay kickoff strategy and other relevant information in-game. For example, many players do not follow the basic kickoff rules in Rocket League. Gamers will need to indicate if they are defending or going for the ball on kickoffs. Similarly, the player that is not going for the kickoff will need to let their teammate know if they are cheating or grabbing the corner boost. If executed correctly, a well-timed kickoff drop will result in a goal every game.

Focus On Positioning

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When playing with friends and clan members, positioning is less of an issue. Gamers will know their clanmates and understand where they will be on most plays. With random fills, players must keep an eye out for their movement at all times. This is particularly important in 2v2, as pushing up just a few yards too far can and will result in a goal. Staying right behind the mid-line is a smart way to be in a position to attack while having the time to react when the opposing team clears the ball onto the net.

Be Persistent

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On occasion, gamers will get an unbearably selfish teammate that thinks they are Lethamyr. These matches are an opportunity to learn and improve, even if a teammate sabotages every play. It only takes a few seconds to score a goal, and anything can happen late in a game. Keep in mind that the majority of all solo players in ranked modes want to win. It is more common to find a teammate that will try their best and be supportive than a teammate that one that will throw matches for no reason.

Party Up

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A great way to end solo struggles is to party up with a random player that gamers have chemistry with. They could end up becoming a solid playing partner in the future. Rocket League is supposed to be a fun and social game after all. At times it seems that the community has forgotten the game consists of cars with rocket boosters that hit a giant metal ball.

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