Unlike most soccer games, Rematch takes a different attitude toward the dribble mechanic. Given how important dribbling is in a match, it’s essential you know how to do it, along with the nuances around the mechanic—and this guide has everything you need to know.
Watching wizards such as Messi, Suarez, Hazard, and Bale glide around soccer pitches has been a treat. Players so good that it’s a privilege to be in their era. The art of dribbling is a simple one, but to be good at it, you need balance, control, discipline, and a real understanding of your center of gravity.
Games like EA FC and eFootball make dribbling quite easy. Whereas Sloclap has made every dribble in Rematch closer to the concentration required in real life. Let’s go through the basics and get you dominating the field.
Can You Dribble in Rematch?
Yes, you can dribble in Rematch by running forward with the ball in front of you in your possession.
You need to have possession of the ball. This requires you to do one of several things in Sloclap‘s game:
- Tackle the ball away from an opponent.
- Claim a loose ball in possession of no one.
- Receive the ball from a pass.
Push forward on the analog stick, for example, and your character jogs forward and kicks the ball. If you hold down the sprint button, you dribble faster, taking more touches as you dribble.
Dribble Tips in Rematch
The biggest piece of advice when it comes to dribbling in Rematch is to be careful if you sprint with the ball and attempt to kick the ball ahead in front of you.
Let me explain: On PlayStation, if you press X while jogging with the ball, your avatar kicks the ball a bit further on, allowing you to move across the pitch with the ball faster. If you press X twice in quick succession, you touch the ball much further on—but this can be dangerous.
The further the ball gets away from you, the ball can be lost, and you can lose control of the ball. If you do a giant touch forward with the ball, and you wander your player off-line, you can easily run straight past the ball as you’re technically not in possession of it.
My advice is to master smaller touches at jogging speed before attempting huge strides with the ball. If you can get the hang of it, you can lead speedy breakaways to the opposition goal, staying ahead of the chasing team.
Once you think you’re adept at dribbling, try to incorporate tricks and Rainbow Flicks into your Rematch arsenal. If you found this guide handy, I also have more game-winning tips and tricks for you to use.
Drop your own advice in the comments section. Plus, if you have more thoughts on Rematch, head to the Insider Gaming forum.
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