Read whether the descent is developing
A companion above the next gap may still be rising. Reversing can start changing that situation, but some upward movement can continue before the path bends downward. Judge the trail rather than expecting an immediate drop.
Once the path is descending, compare its likely arrival height with the opening. Continuing a descent simply because the gate is lower can overshoot the safe space. Your job is to shape the whole approach, including the part after you reach the desired height.
Avoid diving through the near edge
The branches occupy a horizontal band, so clearing the upper near corner is not the end of the maneuver. A steep downward entry can reach the lower branch before the back of the companion leaves the gate.
Begin flattening the descent while you still have room before the gate. An entry nearer the upper part of the opening is not automatically safe either: the full collision circle still needs clearance there. Prefer a route with margin on both sides over a dramatic diagonal cut.
Account for downward pull and the floor
Moss has a constant downward pull in addition to its curved movement. If you switch from Pip, a familiar descent can carry lower than expected. Relearn where to begin reducing the descent rather than assuming the old timing transfers unchanged.
The clearing’s lower boundary can also end a run between gates. If you survive the branch pair but continue diving, the setup for the next opening is already deteriorating. Watch the exit path and begin the next transition while forward space is available. A successful crossing should leave a usable route onward, not merely avoid one corner.