I think you hit the nail right on the head with what I have been thinking about lately but couldn't truly grasp. I have pretty good punish, combo, reads, PSI shenanigans and general tech ability's, but I have hit a wall against a few really good players recently that I just don't get how/why. Specifically an INSANE Lucas main. But I think the main issue is that I have started to get into the bad habit of ALWAYS approaching, and all they do is retreating moves of every type, and combo on from there. And my only thought process is to go and get in even faster before they can react. But that seems to be a terrible way of going about finding an opening. I have always favored Ness over all other characters in all SSB games, so I really need to get something going, to where I am not being so utterly destroyed by people. I just can't imagine a gap so HUGE in between us. Thanks for advice in advance!