Dthrow Setups

[Heero Yuy]

I'm having lots of trouble getting kills of Dthrow --> Dair. My problem isn't the DI, it's the timing. How exactly do you time your jump-->Dair following a dthrow? Character weights certainly make it harder to time overall.

 

[HarryTheChin]

I generally had the same problem with the timing of this as well. I believe if you dash right before you jump, you'll be able to hit confirm more easily/often with Dair.

 

[Fortress]

Sounding like your spacing might be causing some issues here, as well. Remember, the hitbox on Link's dAir is really wacky, not at all where it seems to be. Try and place Link's head in whatever you're trying to connect with, and make sure Link is facing who you are trying to hit. Generally, you want to be inside of what you're trying to hit as you throw out the dAir. You don't want to throw it out and try to 'chase' them with it, it's just too slow a move. You can also find success in delaying the dAir until your opponent makes an opening.

 

[Heero Yuy]

At a tournament yesterday I was way more successful getting these kill setups. Not too sure why but it could be perhaps that netplay players have an easier time escaping hitstun. Either way I agree with what Harry said that the dashing does help. Also Fortress I'm aware of the hitbox, but sometimes I just press Y and Link just doesn't leave the ground...Especially vs fatties.

 

[Fortress]

Also Fortress I'm aware of the hitbox, but sometimes I just press Y and Link just doesn't leave the ground...Especially vs fatties.

I used to have that problem. I would end up just doing dSmashes on the ground when I wanted dThrow > dAir. Just means that you pressed jump too early.