How to score on the AI Goalkeepers in Blue Lock: Rivals

If you were finding it pretty easy to score against AI goalkeepers in Blue Lock: Rivals, then you might be in for a rude shock.

The behavior of the shot-stoppers has been given a major buff, which is a bit of a headache. Previously, the AI goalie practically did nothing, making it extremely easy for everyone to score past them. After the recent buff, that’s no longer the case, as their reaction speeds have gone up noticeably.

That doesn’t mean that you can’t score past them. All you have to do is to get your aim and power correct to score effortlessly.

How to defeat AI Goalkeepers in Blue Lock: Rivals

The major buff has been in the department of how well the goalie can track your movement. Earlier, you could just shoot, and they would mostly get a goal. Now, the goalie will track you accurately, which also means that you’ll have to be much more precise with your shooting.

If you’re outside the box, the sweet spot is just outside the penalty box. The five or so yards right out of the penalty box is where you’ll want to kick from. The main part is aiming properly, and you’ll want to target the top-right and top-left corners. To be more precise, you’ll want to target the points where the vertical posts meet the horizontal bar in the goal.

Of course, this will be a tricky task, but it will be almost a necessity if you’re shooting from outside the box. Hence, it will make sense to enter the penalty box before you kick the ball. That said, the distance between you and the keeper will be smaller. You’ll again need to make a few adjustments when you’re shooting from inside the box.

Ideally, you’ll want to aim towards the opposite top corner. If you’re moving from right to left, try to target the top-right corner. Similarly, target the top-left corner if you’re moving from left to right. The idea is to drag the AI goalie towards you and shoot to the distance so that he can’t cover the space.

When you’re shooting from inside the penalty box, the aim should be at a lower height. If you again target the top corners, chances are that the ball will be flying well above the goal. This is simply because you’re shooting from a shorter distance, so putting the aiming reticle at a higher height will make the ball travel outside the goal.

This is a general method of how you can beat the AI goalkeeper. You’ll have to make further changes based on which Style you’re using in Blue Lock: Rivals. Make sure to practice outside live games to get better with the new shooting system.

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