Fast & Easy Rocket League Speed Flip Tutorial 2025 (Controller & KBM)

It's almost 2025, and if you're not speed flipping, you're going to fall behind. This mechanic is now essential from Diamond to SSL, and today we'll show you how to speed flip consistently. With cinematics and overlays, this guide works whether you're on a controller or keyboard and mouse (KBM).

How To Speed Flip in Rocket League 2025?

So, I’ll teach you every single way to speed flip on controller and KBM. Plus, at the end, I’ll show you how to execute it from each kickoff spawn, including a trick I use to speed flip consistently—even if you can only speed flip on one side. Let’s get started!

Step 1: The Flip Cancel

The foundation of any good speed flip is a flip cancel. A flip cancel stops your flip midway, helping you recover faster, keeping your nose forward, and staying low throughout the motion for the fastest kickoff possible.

Here’s how it works:

1. Start with a regular front flip.
   On controller, push your joystick forward. On KBM, press W.

2. Immediately pull down and hold.
   On controller, pull your joystick straight down. On KBM, press and hold S. This cancels the flip and stops the animation.

Key Tip: Practice holding the cancel to ensure your car stays steady and low after the flip.

Step 2: The Diagonal Flip

The secret to speed flipping is combining the flip cancel with a diagonal flip. The optimal position for the diagonal flip is 15–30° off-center. Imagine your joystick as a clock:

• To speed flip left: Angle your joystick to 11:00.

• To speed flip right: Angle your joystick to 1:00.

This slight angle is crucial for maximizing speed. While speed flipping works up to 45°, for KBM players, holding WA or WD works too. But for the fastest speed flip, aim for a 15–30° angle.

Alternative Method: Directional Air Roll Speed Flip

If the traditional method doesn't work for you, there’s a third way to speed flip. This combines a front flip with directional air roll to create a diagonal motion without joystick input. Here’s how:

1. Front flip: Push your joystick straight up or press W on KBM.

2. Add directional air roll: Press the air roll button (Air Roll Left or Air Roll Right) for the direction you want to flip.

While this method can work, I don’t recommend it as your main approach because it limits flexibility and precision. However, if you're struggling with consistency or need something simpler, it’s worth trying.

Step 3: Flip Cancel Timing and Technique

The cancel is what makes the speed flip work, but it’s also where most people go wrong. Here are the two key points to nail your flip cancel:

1. Hold the cancel: After starting the flip, pull down and hold (or press S on KBM). If you don’t hold it long enough, your car’s nose will flick or whip up at the end, which slows you down.

2. Speed of the cancel: Aim to cancel within 50 milliseconds or less (1/12th of a second). If you cancel too late, your car will nose-dive, causing you to scrape the ground and lose speed.

Use tools like the Speed Flip Trainer Plugin (available on PC) to practice your timing. It shows your flip angle, cancel speed, and jump timing, helping you refine your technique.

Step 4: Landing Tips

Landing correctly after a speed flip is just as important as the flip itself. Here’s how to ensure a smooth landing every time:

1. Flip cancel properly: Cancel straight down for consistency. If you cancel slightly off-center, your car may land sideways or lose speed.

2. Use air roll: At the end of the flip, press the air roll button in the direction you flipped (e.g., Air Roll Left for speed flipping left).

3. Joystick air roll: If you use joystick air roll, swipe in the direction of your flip at the end to level out your car.

Example:

• Speed flipping left? Swipe your joystick left or press Air Roll Left.

• Speed flipping right? Swipe your joystick right or press Air Roll Right.

Controller vs. KBM Speed Flip Inputs

Mastering the inputs for your device ensures consistent speed flips every time.

Controller Inputs:

• Speed flip left: Push joystick to 11:00, then pull straight down to 6:00 and hold. Add Air Roll Left to level out.

• Speed flip right: Push joystick to 1:00, then pull straight down to 6:00 and hold. Add Air Roll Right to level out.

KBM Inputs:

• Speed flip left: Dodge with WA, cancel with SD, and use Q (Air Roll Left) or Shift + A for joystick air roll.

• Speed flip right: Dodge with WD, cancel with SA, and use E (Air Roll Right) or Shift + D for joystick air roll.

Kickoff Strategies for Each Spawn

Each kickoff spawn requires a slightly different approach to maximize speed and positioning.

1. Left Diagonal Spawn:
   Turn left, then speed flip right to approach the ball at the center for the best 50/50.

2. Right Diagonal Spawn:
   Turn right, then speed flip left to land behind the ball.

3. Center Spawn:
   Drive forward, angle slightly left or right, then speed flip in the opposite direction to land behind the ball.

4. Slightly Off-Center Spawns:

   Option 1: Angle slightly infield, then speed flip in the opposite direction. Option 2: Use the "shimmy" technique (e.g., right → left → right) to align yourself before speed flipping. Option 3: Drive forward, grab the first boost pad, then speed flip into the ball.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Avoiding these mistakes will make your speed flips faster and more consistent.

1. Flipping at the wrong angle: Stick to the 11:00 or 1:00 position for diagonal flips.

2. Cancelling incorrectly: Always cancel straight down to avoid landing sideways.

3. Not holding the cancel long enough: Keep holding until the animation stops to stay low and fast.

Practice Tools & Final Tips

Using the right tools and techniques will help you perfect your speed flip and land them every time.

• Musty’s Speed Flip Training Pack: This pack is perfect for practicing speed flips in kickoff situations.

• Speed Flip Trainer Plugin (PC): Use this tool to analyze and improve your flip angle, cancel timing, and jump accuracy.

Pro Tip: Before flipping, make a slight adjustment in the opposite direction to counter the flip’s momentum. For example, when speed flipping left, nudge your car slightly to the right before flipping for better alignment.