Dribbling Guide: Tips for Great Dribbling

Dribbling is one of the fundamental techniques in Mario Strikers: Battle League. Read on to learn how to dribble, including the tips on how to dribble the ball effectively!

How to Dribble

Move the Left Stick

Dribbling is the way to keep the ball while moving. Use the movement controls once you get the ball to dribble. Dribbling automatically works once you get the ball, and it doesn't require any other actions to perform it.

High Speed affects Dribbling Speed

Characters with High Base Speed
Peach	Toad	Waluigi

Characters with high Speed can dribble the ball faster. You can use characters with high base Speed or equip them with the Turbo Set if you want to prioritize speed and dribbling to be the foundation of your team.

Best Speed Gear for Each Character

Peach	Turbo Helmet Bushido Bracers Turbo Pad Bushido Sandals
Toad	Turbo Helmet Turbo Gloves Chain Plate Bushido Sandals
Waluigi	Turbo Helmet Muscle Gauntlets Turbo Pad Bushido Sandals

Dribbling Tips

Sprint to Speed up

How to Sprint	Press the ZR button to sprint

You can sprint while dribbling the ball on the field. Do it to outrun your opponents and leave them behind to score. There's a limit on how much you can sprint, so make sure do it wisely!

Don't Sprint in Front of Enemies

There's a high chance of losing the ball if you sprint in front of your enemy. It's because the ball will advance forward, losing control over the possession for a bit.

Dash to Dodge Opponents and Items

How to Dodge	Press the R button to dash and dodge

One way to dribble effectively is to dodge opponents and items in the way. Watch out for the tackle gauge and items spawn on the field to evade them and avoid losing the ball. There's also a limit on how many times you can dash in a row, so don't spam it recklessly.

How to Dodge Effectively

Dash With Purpose

As mentioned in above, there's also a limit on how many times you can dash in a row. While dribbling, you can dash up to 4 consecutive times before getting tired. Once your character is tired, you will be susceptible to committing a turnover.

There are other ways to lose defenders but dashing is good way to get clear so don't use it recklessly.

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