Recent content by Boomhound

Thunder's can be countered with SDI'ing the jab up and following with Shine or aerial- but is worth learning if your opponent doesn't counter it and you don't like tech-chasing. Tech-chasing is something you can improve on in multiple ways: Some people react tech-chase, which imo is the...

Aside from mixing up your DI and SDI you can revise your tech options, especially regarding platforms as that's where Marth will get most of his juggling opportunities. You'll often see players thrown on to platforms tech-chase towards centre-stage out of fear, even if it's the only option the...

Well in the theory-crafting vacuum where everyone plays optimally... You can smash DI the jab-reset attempt, you'll see Westballz do it consistently and punish with a shine or Nair against spacies. (Smash DI'ing the jab up gets you airborne, not sure if it works at most percents). I'd assume you...

Is it just me or does Samurai look photo shopped in both pics? Looool

It's kinda silly to brand a young person on their behaviour when it's affiliated to a competitive video game

Just take note of his choice of approaches and find a solution. Most people will choose their approach depending on the distance between them and their opponent so note if he does that too so you can read him. To answer you directly though you can shine OOS or hold L/R on the C-stick to roll...

To be honest bud I don't surf the boards as much anymore, my life has had me quite preoccupied- But I will mention this: I'm just some guy on the internet voicing his opinion, my advice is questionable at best and just my own insight on your play- I could be thrash for all you know haha. Start...

Regarding your Falco vs Marth game Flash what Lizalfos said really did cover the match-up side so I'll try and give you something different. As a player you're too risky with your offense- that's not saying that pressure is bad, just that it's unsafe at the moment and you should never gamble vs...

Depends.

It's fine in most cases I'm sure, the turning around slows the process somewhat but learning both is the way to go. I had problems with this too but tbh it's worth learning as there'll be times when the direction you're facing will have an impact. What helped me get it right was simply doing...

To anyone who has a problem with PM let me just point this out- PM is the closest embodiment of the Smash community there is. Nintendo wasn't always supportive of our scene and PM is a fan made attempt at creating a balanced Melee spec'd to live a longer lifespan. It is grassroots, community...

There's nothing to learn from Leffen's Fox really, it's the most textbook example of a character there is. I guess that might also make him the ideal player to learn from if you're new though :P

Technically speaking there's usually a better option than jab but it still has its niche uses. Outside of jab-reset I use it if my opponent is in a tumble animation in the air near me- it can 'reset' them in a standing position depending on weight and/or % where you can follow up with a grab or...

I had these problems too- pretty sure you're not fast-falling correctly or maybe using the aerial too early. Try again but use your aerial later in your jump just as you're about to reach the ground, this should give your opponent a smaller window of opportunity before you shine. Remember also...

Lol sorry I knew I'd leave someone out.