Short hopping with Falcon

[KingKirb]

I've tried everything. I've tried thinking of the button as a hot stove. I've tried using X (I normally use Y) and sliding my thumb off the controller. Everything. I can only short hop 8/10 times against computers, and even worse against a human. Are my fingers just too stupid? I dont understand how this simple thing is giving me so much trouble.


Also, if anyone has good falcon guides they can link that would be great.


P.S. Should I learn the claw? that seems even harder but maybe it will pay off.

 

[Rubiiiiix]

When I first started playing, I had some troubles short hopping too. I think the thing that helped me the most understanding how a short hop works.

Someone told me that it wasn't actually about how "lightly" you tapped the button for a short hop. It's how long you push and release it.

I think every character has a different amount of frames (fox being the hardest).

Once I understood that, it got easier for me. Just keep practicing man. It'll come eventually. Btw I use Y and I don't claw. If that helps

 

[KingKirb]

When I first started playing, I had some troubles short hopping too. I think the thing that helped me the most understanding how a short hop works.

Someone told me that it wasn't actually about how "lightly" you tapped the button for a short hop. It's how long you push and release it.

I think every character has a different amount of frames (fox being the hardest).

Once I understood that, it got easier for me. Just keep practicing man. It'll come eventually. Btw I use Y and I don't claw. If that helps

That does help some, thanks! And welcome to smash boards

 

[DuckPimp]

just keep at it. i promise it gets easier

 

[texh]

Could anyone post photo of the "claw" grip?

Would be much appreciated!

 

[Red Rice]

Try picking up Fox lols. Once you can SHFFL with Fox consistently, SHFFLing with any other character is ezpz
(I'm 50% joking)

I guess it's just a matter of muscle memory. Stick with Y if that's what you normally use and all you can do is just practice short hopping more

 

[Geranimo]

It takes a few months before being 100% also I highly recomend claw it makes things so much easier. Claw on y **** you on z and 4th on r with the thumb for a,b and cstick

 

[Raise]

I had this problem for a while too, and

When I first started playing, I had some troubles short hopping too. I think the thing that helped me the most understanding how a short hop works.

Someone told me that it wasn't actually about how "lightly" you tapped the button for a short hop. It's how long you push and release it.

I think every character has a different amount of frames (fox being the hardest).

Once I understood that, it got easier for me. Just keep practicing man. It'll come eventually. Btw I use Y and I don't claw. If that helps

this was the best solution for me. I still fail it from time to time (it's hard to beat your nerves) but over time it will get easier.

 

[Zekk]

Hmm interesting I had the same issue this is what i did

Wavedash short jump then wavedash again into a short hop aerial

I did this so much its just muscle memory

 

[Nicco]

just grind and grind and grind and grind

it can take a very long time, and your shffls skill will keep improving for as long as u play the game

 

[KingKirb]

Hey guys, I'm back. My short hopping is completely on-point now. Thanks for the help

 

[DuckPimp]

told you it just happens