updates | March 05, 2026

How do you throw things in Mario Kart?

Throw an item behind you by pressing back on your directional pad or joystick as you throw. Know your newcomers: Mario Kart 8 introduced four new items to the mix.

How do you throw things behind you in Mario Kart Tour?

When you tap to use the item, swipe down at the same time, and it should throw the item behind you.

How do you use items in Mario Kart 8?

To use an item, all you have to do is press the L button on the Switch. This will let your racer automatically use whatever item you had equipped in your slot. Be sure to use them wisely and carefully, though.

How do you throw items behind you in Mario Kart 7?

You can throw items forward by going up on the circle pad and throw items behind you by pressing down and using item.

How do you throw shells backwards in Mario Kart DS?

To throw an item forward/backword(such as green shells, fake boxes, bannana peels,etc.) have the item in the box up on the top left corner of the screen. Then when you press L to use it hold up on the direction pad to throwit forward and down on the direction pad to throw it backwards.

How do you fire shells backwards in Mario Kart?

Others like the green or red shell do allow for an input and that direction is determined by the way you swipe your finger on the screen. To throw an item forward, swipe up on the screen. To thrown an item backwards, swipe down on the screen.

How do you throw shells backwards in Mario Kart 3ds?

r/mariokart [MKT]How do you throw shells/bombs backwards? Swipe down to send them back. Swipe forward to send them forward. Tapping them will throw them in the default direction for that item, which is usually forward.

How do you throw bananas on Mario Kart DS?

Hold the Up button on the D-Pad when you drop a Banana to throw it in front of you.

How do you throw a bomb backwards in Mario Kart?

[MKT]How do you throw shells/bombs backwards? Swipe down to send them back. Swipe forward to send them forward. Tapping them will throw them in the default direction for that item, which is usually forward.