So, I am bad at short-hopping

[fwb]

I know the concept (press the button and release it early enough in the frame window) and read it guides all the time, but I seem to full hop way too often. Any tips? What button do you use? Where and how do you press the button?

I know this is a stupid question but I just can't do it consistently. I've had the most success hitting the bottom corner of X with my thumb but it makes it hard to do aerials immediately or at the same time.

 

[NickRiddle]

Just practice.

 

[Shadow the Past]

Keep in mind that the short hop is determined by how long you press it, not how hard. (I can tell you already know this, but just something to think about.)

If you're playing Brawl, try playing for fun Falco and doing Short Hop Double Laser a bunch until you can do it consistently.