Ultimate to Melee: Do I Need Shield Drop Notches?

[Staub]

I’ve been playing Ultimate competively, but after watching GOML and just watching a poop ton of Melee it’s time to learn both and stop being soft and grind both games everyday. That being said, I am about to get my controller modded. I was wondering what exactly are shield drop notches, and how much does it affect. For example, if I go for a diagonal input on my stick, will it feel different after I get a shield drop notch? I’m just confused as to what it is but I am sure I need it

 

[dvatch]

shield drop notches will barely change the positions of your notches. They make shield dropping significantly easier though
(As long as the modder is good)

 

[CAUP]

A lot of tournaments are using UCF now a days which makes shield drop notches irrelevant. I would first practice shield dropping to see if you need notches. Some controllers are better at it then others.

 

[SwissMagic]

UCF is a godsend

 

[xTorn]

I’ve been playing Ultimate competively, but after watching GOML and just watching a poop ton of Melee it’s time to learn both and stop being soft and grind both games everyday. That being said, I am about to get my controller modded. I was wondering what exactly are shield drop notches, and how much does it affect. For example, if I go for a diagonal input on my stick, will it feel different after I get a shield drop notch? I’m just confused as to what it is but I am sure I need it

No, but if you want an easier time then you can do that. Just know you definitely don't if you wanna shield drop consistantly.