Where should i look during the game?

[Coninator]

A question that i`ve asked myself lately. Should i look most on the Opponent or at my actions, or what else?

 

[MurphyPrime]

Primarily your opponent. But this can be hard if you struggle with tech. So if you find focusing on your opponent too difficult you may need to grind some tech.

 

[FROST :)]

Both characters, really. You should be aware of your position in the stage, his position and all the tools you both have in what ever situation you are in.

 

[EPsilon933]

Mostly at your opponent though. It'll help you react quicker. You're in control of your character so you should know what your character is doing and where it is

 

[Deleted member]

Mainly look at your opponent.
I would say 70% at your opponent, 30% your character.

 

[Coninator]

Ok, thanks guys!

 

[GenNyan]

It helps to practice tech while looking at the other side of the screen, so you're used to looking at the opponent, just fyi.

And during doubles you should kinda look at the center of the screen and be aware of everything. Way easier said than done though.

 

[-ACE-]

Although watching your opponent IS more important, make sure you are constantly aware of your percent damage (and your opponent's), as well as your location on stage relative to platforms, the ledge, or any obstacles, as all of these things should directly influence your decision making for DI, combos, and neutral game. As stated before, if you have issues with tech, it can help to give your character more attention. In fact, you can often put the majority of your focus on your own character with little consequence. The only exception is neutral game. If you are performing a technically demanding chaingrab, for example, it can be beneficial to focus heavily on your character to more accurately see EXACTLY when the throw animation ends, in order to react immediately more easily. You can use your peripheral vision to monitor their DI and react accordingly. You can do similar things while techchasing and combo'ing too. What if you want to execute a combo that involves a edge cancel? It's hard not to give your character a little extra focus to get the spacing right. You'll find yourself going back and forth quite a bit most likely, which is good. But during neutral, you need to be able to react as quickly as possible to your opponent's every move, so you want to find the best way to stay focused on your opponent without sacrificing control of your own character. It's easier said than done, and it's a challenge that all player's deal with. Confidence in your tech certainly helps.

 

[Uchihadark7]

When you're still learning how everything works, watch both you and your opponent. But when you get to the point where you know exactly what will happen when you press a button, and you don't have to look, watch your opponent.

 

[vangerz]

look at neither until you are never able to tell what you're looking at because you should always be looking at everything

 

[Coninator]

Thanks for all the helpful responds, how do you all look at tournaments sets? Are you still trying to look at the whole happening or anything?

 

[Jenna Zant]

Be aware of both yours and the opponent's position on the stage. Focusing too much on the opponent leads you to forget where you are if you're new, and flubbing techs when you're more experienced.