What is instant up-air?

[hidensheik11]

What is instant up-air, how do you do it, and why is it different than normal up-air??

 

[protato]

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[ight]

What protato said.

To do it out of shield, I slam the C stick up twice as fast as possible while using the control stick to alter the distance of how far I jump forwards or backwards.

 

[0ctane]

I've noticed a few players that utilize this technique, especially Wizzrobe. I asked s2j how he does it and he said that he jumps (x or y), and then presses A while moving the joystick up.

This can be utilized for an immediate short hop up air, or you can full hop up immediate up air into a falling second up air (but you have to make sure your moving your joy stick appropriately, according to the opponent and his or her percentage).

 

[Nicco]

I recommend using the C-stick for this. It's hard, but possible, and this way you will have maximum control of your initial velocity and drift.