Hop (move)

Bowser hopping in Mario Kart 64.

Hopping (referred to as Mini-Jump in Mario Kart: Super Circuit) is an ability exclusive to Karts used in all of the Mario Kart series for the exception of Mario Kart: Double Dash!!. Drivers can use this to their advantage, as it chains to a Drift and Hops over small gaps. All drivers can use the Hop by pressing , and hopping in Mario Kart 64 can allow players to gain access to shortcuts. Hopping can also protect the driver from the effects of a POW Block. Hopping off of a ramp (pressing ) on Mario Kart 7 allows the player to perform a trick, which will give a small boost upon landing.