Category: General

After being knocked down, one way to stop an opponent from attacking is to get up instantly and use a jab. If the opponent is expecting a Delayed Getup, they may try to delay their attack, timing it so that it connects as you are getting up. Using a jab immediately upon getting off the … Continue reading "Wake-up Jab Option Select"

When using a jump kick, it can be quite difficult to hit confirm due to jump kicks only being a single hit. If an opponent is hit and the jump kick is not confirmed, you will lose out on potential damage. One thing to note about jump kicks is that if a jump kick is … Continue reading "Jump Kick Option Select"

A common strategy for many characters is to abuse their jump kick to gain an advantage and start their offense. Depending on the character and situation, jump kicks can be very difficult to anti-air. Attempting to do so can result in your anti-air being beat out and your opponent potentially converting the jump kick into … Continue reading "Avoiding Jump Kicks"

Throws are typically used as a way to deal damage against opponents who tend to block. In order to counter throws, one must perform a Throw Escape. When attempting a Throw Escape however, you must release block, which opens you up to being hit by other attacks. This is how many characters are able to … Continue reading "Throw Escape Option Select"

An autoshimmy is a move used to bait opponents into letting go of block. Normally for a move to be considered an autoshimmy, it should have a similar animation to that of a throw. When throwing an opponent, the only way for them to escape is to tech the throw, which is what’s known as … Continue reading "Autoshimmies Explained"