BolverkGTM
Dad Beard Connoisseur
I want to dip my foot into this thread and offer some advice of my own for up and comers. The biggest thing people need to understand is that reactions don't improve overnight. You can see a situation, understand it and go "Oh I know how to deal with that" but that doesn't mean your hands will move to the situation right away. It takes time to get yourself to react to a situation or a mixup or whatever on sight. I've learned a lot in a match, but I couldn't incorporate any of it until a few hours later after I gave my mind and body time to rest and mull over what I learned. That's perfectly fine, you're not stupid for not being able to react to something.
Speaking of reacting to stuff, it's a good habit to put your brain forward, ahead of your hands. It's cool if you can react to stuff, but you'll find your gameplay is much smoother if you read someone. Don't get discouraged by making a bad read, mistakes are bound to happen and it's not the end of the world. You just try again next time. A strong read can sway a match in so many ways, so get the gears in your brain going more often. Take that time you're blocking to think about what your opponent is likely to do next and get that read on them.
Speaking of reacting to stuff, it's a good habit to put your brain forward, ahead of your hands. It's cool if you can react to stuff, but you'll find your gameplay is much smoother if you read someone. Don't get discouraged by making a bad read, mistakes are bound to happen and it's not the end of the world. You just try again next time. A strong read can sway a match in so many ways, so get the gears in your brain going more often. Take that time you're blocking to think about what your opponent is likely to do next and get that read on them.
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