(Note that doing this will not protect the first place player from getting hit by a Spikey Blue Shell.) When these items are held behind you, they provide a shield from attacks from behind, like turtle shells or other players ramming into you. Single green and red shells, blue shells, single bananas and fake item bombs can be held behind your kart by holding Z/Down C (See #Items). Use Item (Z button/Down C button) - By hitting Z or Down C you can use a stored item that you have picked up.You can also slide steer by using the analog and the R button, which will be discussed below under #Slide Steering. Steering (Analog) - Use the analog stick to steer.If you're fast enough, a music note will appear above your character's head and although you may lose some speed, you won't slip. You can also cancel slipping on a banana by pressing B just after you run over it. Break (B button) - Breaking is important in courses like Kalamari Desert where you need to stop or risk crashing.However, if you time it just right as the last light blinks, you will get a Mushroom boost and blast past everyone else. Holding A before Lakitu begins the race will make your kart spin. Accelerate/Gas (A button) - To accelerate, press and hold A.

In Mario Kart 64, it is extremely important to be familiar with all controls, including skills such as cancelling bananas and slide turns.

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