Alternatives to Shieldgrabbing

[Masque]

I suppose it's an instinctive reaction that I picked up in Melee, but I have a strong tendency to always grab after I shield. Generally speaking, this gets me punished about half of the time. The range on the Rope Snake is so fickle that if you aren't within that hair's width of an accuracy window, you whiff the grab and are going to get slammed HARD.

My question, then: what can I do? I need more effective options when I shield an opponent's attack, preferably ones that won't leave me so open to punishment. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated!

 

[Levitas]

How about the SH Nair to utilt? It's great on it's own, but also usually leads to a uair or fair.

 

[Masque]

Hm, I'll give that a go. Thanks!

 

[PK Starstorm]

Also, use the f tilt.

 

[ARVY]

his shine works well also

 

[screeddie]

F-tilt works wonders. And given enough time/space a SH (DI a bit backward) + PK Fire is great, too.

 

[GofG]

I disagree, screeddie. I think that's a great way to get punished yourself. You can't possibly put enough distance inbetween you and them.