Ball Handling

The ball is the whole focus of Smashball. You are trying to get the ball into the enemy goal by throwing it, running it, and passing it. To pick it up, pass it, or block it, you have to use the Ball Button.

Basic Use
To grab the ball, get close to it and hit the Ball Button.

Once you have the ball, you can shoot it by pressing the Fire Button, or you can select a pass target by looking at a teammate and pressing the Ball Button.

Once a pass target is selected, you can pass to them by hitting the Fire Button. The pass will automatically home in on your target, so you should focus on two things: Timing, and Open Passing Lanes.

If you decide you don't want to pass, and would rather shoot the ball, hit the Ball Button again to deselect the pass target. Then hit the Fire Button to shoot the ball in the direction you're facing. When taking shots on goal, remember that every class has a different throwing power! Forwards are best, followed by Goalies, then Halfbacks, then Fullbacks.

Recap
To pick up the ball:


 * Get near the ball
 * Press the Ball Button

To pass the ball you've picked up:


 * Look at a teammate
 * Press the Ball Button to select them as your pass target
 * Press the Fire Button to pass the ball

To deselect an active pass target:


 * Hit the Ball Button

To block an airborne ball:


 * Get as close as possible
 * Hit the Ball Button

To shoot the ball:


 * Hit the Fire Button