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Questions to ask yourself while playing.

by specialbuddy

I found these on Gootecks.com that he wrote about what to think about while playing. I never really thought some of these things and Im hoping to start doing so. I really want to take my game further and this just might be the thing I need. Offense If this move hits, what will I do after? If this move misses, what kind of damage will I take (or where will it leave me on the screen)? How can thi...


I found these on Gootecks.com that he wrote about what to think about while playing. I never really thought some of these things and Im hoping to start doing so. I really want to take my game further and this just might be the thing I need. 
 
 

Offense

  • If this move hits, what will I do after?
  • If this move misses, what kind of damage will I take (or where will it leave me on the screen)?
  • How can this move be evaded?
  • If this move blocks, what can they punish with?  Did they punish it last time or is this the first time I’ve shown it to them?

Defense

  • What move are they most likely to throw out right now (taking into consideration their lifebar, the range you are at, the character they’re playing, etc.)?
  • What move, if any, can I punish with if I block?
  • What are they most likely to follow up with if this move hits me?
  • What are they most likely to follow up with afterwards?
  • Is it better to block or try to counter?

Wakeup

  • What is the risk of blocking?
  • What is the risk of doing a wakeup move (such as Shoryuken, Flash Kick, etc.)?
  • Did they attack me last time?
  • How likely are they to throw?