Throwing Items

In Mario Kart Wii, you can throw items like shells and bananas forward or backward by pressing up or down on the control stick.

In Mario Kart Wii, you can throw items like shells and bananas forward or backward by pressing up or down on the control stick.

In Mario Kart Wii, you can throw items like shells and bananas forward or backward by pressing up or down on the control stick.

In Mario Kart Wii, you can throw items like shells and bananas forward or backward by pressing up or down on the control stick.

Mario Kart Wii

Learn how to throw items forward and backward in Mario Kart Wii, including shells, bananas, and Bob-ombs.

By teroqim·Originally published: September 2008·Updated Jun 2024·10 min read·Multi-source verified

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Walkthrough

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To throw an item forward, press up on the control stick while using the item.
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To throw an item backward, press down on the control stick while using the item.
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Green and red shells can be launched behind you.
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Bob-ombs, Fake Item Boxes, and Bananas can be thrown ahead of you.

Tips

Experiment with throwing items in different directions to surprise opponents.
Use backward throws for defensive purposes, like placing a banana peel behind you.
Forward throws are useful for directly hitting racers in front of you.

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