Protagonist_1
Noob
I've been reading as well as watching a lot of segments about footsies, and understanding the neutral game, which can be applied to the majority of most fighting games. Recently, I stumbled upon James Chen's guide about whiff punishing on his own series "First Attack", which helps break down the footsie game in SF4, but I feel can be applied to a variety of games, not only SF4.
Whiff punishing plays a huge part in footsies, including spacing, and counter whiff punishing. This video just describes the basics of the neutral game, which to me, provided some good insight when it comes to breaking down fighting games in general:
NOTE: I know some may look at James Chen as someone who shouldn't be teaching this concept, because he wouldn't be considered a top tournament player. However, he has been commentating SF4 for years now, and feel he has the credibility and knowledge to break this topic down.
Starts around the 2:40 mark (Part 1)
(Part 2)
(Part 3)
Important Note: Not all character's in a fighting game have a strong footsie game. Character's can control the neutral game more so than others.
Whiff punishing plays a huge part in footsies, including spacing, and counter whiff punishing. This video just describes the basics of the neutral game, which to me, provided some good insight when it comes to breaking down fighting games in general:
NOTE: I know some may look at James Chen as someone who shouldn't be teaching this concept, because he wouldn't be considered a top tournament player. However, he has been commentating SF4 for years now, and feel he has the credibility and knowledge to break this topic down.
Starts around the 2:40 mark (Part 1)
(Part 2)
(Part 3)
Important Note: Not all character's in a fighting game have a strong footsie game. Character's can control the neutral game more so than others.