How do I play against projectile spam/zoning characters?

[Tromboon]

I'm new to playing competitively. I've noticed that at my local, I cannot play well against campy, projectile heavy characters. The players I typically lose against play Bowser Jr., ROB, Olimar, and Toon Link. I main fox, so how should I better approach these matchups? Should I pick up another character to deal with these matchups? (if so who.)

Thank you for your time.

 

[Foster J.]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kraK1Vk16I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_gMCR7JV2w

I'd say learn to do the running shield, and get the powershield timing right.
But these videos will help you a lot.

Also a personal thing, if you see link charge his bow, you can just reflect it

Also, we have a few videos posted about Bowser Jr. and 2 about Toon Link in this thread http://smashboards.com/threads/neve...instincts-fox-video-collection-thread.392671/
Give them a look

 

[GLaDOS 3000]

Jumping out of shine is great against projectile spammers. Surprisingly, I feel Fox has an easier time now getting the shine out while dashing than he did in brawl. Against Ness for instance, once you're used to it, you can almost always punish PK fire by reflecting it back in their face. This will really take Ness players by surprise, and you can often get a heavy punish, even Up Smash.

 

[dahuterschuter]

Press down and B.

 

[Legato]

Hey, I play bowser a bit more than fox, but I'll just reinforce what @ Foster J. said. Against projectile heavy chars with Bowser I run and shield until I get to a favorable distance. Most projectile spammers stay near the ledge which is a very bad idea actually. When you are just outside of their throw/jab reach (be careful of toon link's grab range), then you are at a perfect distance to respond with a grab or dash attack which fox can definitely combo off of both at low percents. Reflector is okay, but you need to be tactful with it and not rely too heavily on it. I definitely would suggest using reflector a bit more against Robin, her projectiles can be a bit more difficult to punish from just shielding. Using running shields and power shields, I usually manage to get in fairly easily with Bowser who has no reflector, so you should be fine once you figure it out.

If you notice that your opponent likes to roll into you when you get close, then just dsmash or utilt. Just be mindful of your spacing and never power shield too close to them. Mid-range going into close-range seems to be the safest option since you can punish them easier from that distance. Fox can always close in with SH nair for a mix up as well. Once you get in, stay in and never let up. Dash attack punishes rolls if timed well, which many projectile spammers will spam roll away from you once you are close. Fox is great at keeping up the pressure like this, just be patient if they get to a long range game again. Good luck!