I think my Rocket League'ing days are officially over. Last night the pin broke in my R2 button on my controller (so when you push the button it stays in).
This is the second time I've had to replace a controller for this exact same reason, and every time it happens it's because I get on a Rocket League kick.
When racing back for defense, backflips are much faster and more effective when retreating back in time. Front flips are also effective when you have no boost.
It's okay to sit back on Defense and let your opponent take a shot from half court (assuming you are in a good position to deflect it back). Do not attempt to dive for the ball when you think that you have little chance of getting there before your opponent. Your better off retreating into position to counter his hit.
Flying attempting to nail a goal with a delicate tap from the sky while towering your opposition is rewarding, but a botched job can put you in an awful position. On 3 v 3 modes I suggest it is okay because you have two others there to get back on D if you don't execute. But on 1 v 1 modes, a botched flying attempt can lead to an easy goal on the other end.
Practice makes perfect, knowing how to angle your shots and score on the ground CONSISTENTLY is much more valuable than learning how to hit balls in the air.
They are constantly updating the game and adding new things so I love that about it. It's a very addicting game and a nice game to kill time without investing too much time into a larger game