facing back Edge grabbing

[Chaud]

This might have been originally in Melee, but for some reason you can't grab a ledge if you are not facing it. Not sure if this was intentional of not, but it really causes unfair deaths when you don't expect it.

 

[GMaster171]

This was in melee, so its in P:M. Its completely fair as it requires you to actually think while recovering/edge guarding.

 

[Strong Badam]

This is an intentional design decision. It encourages players to develop finesse and skill whilst maneuvering around the ledge.

 

[TheReflexWonder]

You can turn yourself to either direction by pressing Up-Right or Up-Left when using Up-B. Also, during the small period of transition from Up-B attack to helpless animation, you -can- grab the edge from behind.

There are multiple ways around the issue you're facing; it just takes a little practice to get consistent with it.