
On slopes which have small ramps at the bottom, you can slide down and make a last-second leap at the bottom for an extra high jump. Jet coaster jump Diagonal slopes are not just fun to slide down, they can also be used to launch you to new locations. Jump up and use the control pad to bend your jump around the higher block so that you land on top.

Jump around corners If you are standing on a single block platform, and would like to rise to another block directly above you, stand on the corner of the lower block. This is even more effective when you're on ice because you don't need to time your squatting so carefully. Slide under When running, press on the control pad to squat and your momentum will help you slide through small gaps.

If you wish to hit a block (visible or invisible) that has no solid platform beneath it, you must stand on the corner of an existing block, and jump up diagonally to hit your target. Movement techniques Diagonal jumping Some blocks are in difficult-to-reach places.

On this page, you'll learn about a few extra moves and tricks that they can perform to get the best of Bowser and his cohorts. The basics covered in Controls are just the start of what Mario and Luigi are capable of.
