Timing circle and stamina

To win in MATDRIVE you must manage both the moment you hit and the strength to last a rally. This guide covers both.

What is the timing circle?

When a ball comes, a circle appears on the screen and slowly shrinks. Hit when it is at its smallest and you get a PERFECT. A little off is GOOD; too early is EARLY; too late is LATE. The further off the judgment, the harder it is to hit a good ball.

Be careful with fast balls

An opponent's smash, or an accelerated ball hit with a PERFECT, comes in fast. The window to return it is narrow, so watch the circle to the end and stay calm. Some defence rackets have effects that widen the window for returning these fast balls.

Stamina

Stamina drops as a rally goes on. When it is low your swing slows and fast balls are harder to return. It refills fully at every point. Raising your skill mastery makes stamina drain more slowly.

Practical tips

• In a long rally, save stamina with a steady drive rather than forcing a smash.
• If your timing is often early or late, repeat the same shot in Practice mode.
• Your opponent's racket and its effects are shown on the VS screen and during the match. Check them before you play.