Objective: Master advanced defensive challenges, saves, and recoveries.
Strategy: At these ranks, opponents will be fast and accurate. Practice fast aerial saves, often requiring air roll to get the perfect angle. Learn to shadow defend, maintaining pressure on the attacker without committing too early. Recoveries after a challenge are crucial; use powerslide, half-flips, and wavedashes to get back into position as quickly as possible. Anticipate opponent plays and pre-jump for saves.
Rewards: A rock-solid defense, the ability to deny seemingly impossible shots, and faster transitions from defense to offense.