◆ When to use it
The match situation that makes this worth the boost cost.
Backboard reads where a fast redirect would be reactable.
Air-roll cancel that pauses the car mid-air to reset shot timing.
Backboard reads where a fast redirect would be reactable.
Stall held too long — the opponent reads the timing and the shot becomes a free save.
Free-play backboard reads. Stall + redirect = a 0.5s window the opponent can't read.
Touch the ball with all four wheels in mid-air to reset your dodge.
Two airborne touches in succession — first sets up, second redirects.
Carry the ball on the nose, dodge backwards into a redirect.
Carry the ball through the air with continuous boost-tap touches.
The engine identifies the possessions where this mechanic would have raised your Threat. No guessing.