Changes

* In general, you want to be fairly close to the turn when you begin the MT.

* In general, you want to be fairly close to the turn when you begin the MT.

* On sharper smooth turns ([[Luigi Raceway|LR]]), you should stay very close to the turn throughout the entire slide.

* On sharper smooth turns ([[Luigi Raceway|LR]]), you should stay very close to the turn throughout the entire slide.

** When you release the MT, untilt only partially.  Then immediately push the stick slightly towards the turn.  This has the effect of pushing the kart slightly away from the turn to avoid the sand.  This technique will enable you to release the MT closer to the turn, saving distance.  Continue holding the stick slightly to the left to stay close to the sand until you begin the MT.

** When you release the MT, untilt only partially.  Then immediately push the control stick slightly towards the turn.  This has the effect of pushing the kart slightly away from the turn to avoid the sand.  This technique will enable you to release the MT closer to the turn, saving distance.  Continue holding the control stick slightly to the left to stay close to the sand until you begin the next MT.

* On more gradual smooth turns ([[Toad's Turnpike|TT]]), you should come a little farther away from the turn, so that you can MT faster.

* On more gradual smooth turns ([[Toad's Turnpike|TT]]), you should come a little farther away from the turn, so that you can MT faster.

** Try to angle the slide as close to the turn as possible, while still being able to MT fast without hitting the fence.  After releasing MT, untilt and drive tangent to the fence.

** Try to angle the slide as close to the turn as possible, while still being able to MT fast without hitting the fence.  After releasing MT, untilt and drive tangent to the fence.