Rocket League Knockout is one of the most chaotic and skill-based modes in the game. Among all mechanics, learning how to grab in Rocket League Knockout is one of the most important skills. A successful grab lets you pick up an opponent’s car and throw them toward the edge of the arena, which can instantly eliminate them.

This guide explains exactly how grabbing works, the controls, and the best strategies for using grabs effectively.

What is grab in Rocket League Knockout?

The grab mechanic allows a player to latch onto an opponent’s car, hold them briefly, and then throw them in a chosen direction. Unlike normal attacks that simply hit opponents away, grabbing gives you full control over where your opponent is thrown.

However, grabbing requires good timing and positioning, because it can be countered by other combat moves.

How to grab in Rocket League Knockout

If you want to learn how to grab in Rocket League Knockout, follow these simple steps:

• Get close to the opponent: Grabs only work at close range when your car makes contact during a dodge. Approach carefully and avoid boosting too fast.
• Hold the grab button:
  • PlayStation: L2
  • Xbox: LT
  • PC: Left Shift (Holding this turns your dodge into a grab instead of a normal attack.)

• Dodge into the opponent: While holding the grab button, dodge toward them to grab and briefly stun their car.
• Throw the opponent: Dodge again to throw them.
  • Forward dodge → throws forward
  • Side dodge → throws sideways
  • Back dodge → throws behind you
• Aim for hazards: Try to throw opponents toward arena edges, spikes, or lasers for quick eliminations.

How to escape a grab in Rocket League

If someone grabs your car, you can try to escape by breaking the stun quickly.

Press the stun-break button repeatedly:

• PlayStation: Square
• Xbox: X
• Keyboard: Left Shift

Escaping faster might give you enough time to recover before being thrown off the map.

All Rocket League grab counters and weaknesses

Rocket League Knockout uses a rock-paper-scissors combat system.

Each move beats another: