Unless you're some kind of 00ber mind predicting person you will know and predict every single attacks. Playing smart, yes, is a part of KOing. You're opponent has to be really good if he'll evetually die. Kirby isn't the worse thing out there though. He is a small little blub running around. He make play a game with his opponents. People over look Kirby. Combo start ups are pretty hard and even combos don't last that long. This doesn't mean he doesn't have the full capability to defeat all his opponents. He just has to play more confusing games, or maybe act dumb. Few great examples of our little pink fellow's games is Final Cutter spamming. Even taunting to lure opponents.
Mind games come in when you're using the down throw. There are 3 possibility. Your opponent techs to the sides, techs right there, and then no techs. I actually down throw quite a few times. After seeing how my opponent reacts to the attack, I can play a game of tech chase. Running forward to hammer or Up Tilt/Downsmash. It's all a huge possibility. This is what makes our little Kirby such a special guy. He's small and fun. His moves are limited but so limited, it's opened and fun. With the moves that you are limited to, use the moves outside of the box. Anyone ever heard of the N-air or the Final Cutter? Kirby's a special guy, with the opened mind we can accomplish anything!
~I was making everthing up as I typed so I hope that makes sense LOL!!!!!!
Praise Timmy! He always gives good advice!