Lessons on controls and rotation
How to move, rotate and drop pieces, and how wall kicks let a piece turn against walls and the floor. These are the base for placing pieces fast and accurately.
Recommended reading order
- 01Basic controls: moving, rotating and droppingLearn the basic controls of a falling-block puzzle: DAS and ARR for sideways moves, soft drop versus hard drop, three rotations and the habits to build first.Beginner
- 02Wall-kick rotation basicsHow rotation still works when a piece touches a wall or other blocks, with typical kicks illustrated.Beginner