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====Conditioning==== | ====Conditioning==== | ||
'''Conditioning''' is about reinforcing | '''Conditioning''' is about reinforcing an opponent's expectations by behaving the same way multiple times before mixing it up. This tactic is particularly effective against newer players, as they often don't have the mental fortitude to properly recognize this kind of behavior. Learning to condition an opponent is often cited as the crucial step when going from a mid-level player to a high-level player. As such, it is extremely important to not only learn how to condition an opponent, but to also recognize when the opponent is also conditioning. | ||
This [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=273tHua4wGc video] by [[Mew2King]] is a great resource for when learning how to condition | This [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=273tHua4wGc video] by [[Mew2King]] is a great resource for when learning how to condition an opponent. | ||
====Unexpected | ====Unexpected options==== | ||
[[File:Best Rest approach.gif|thumb|A Jigglypuff simply walking up to Sheik and using [[Rest]].]] | [[File:Best Rest approach.gif|thumb|A Jigglypuff simply walking up to Sheik and using [[Rest]].]] | ||
Sometimes, situations occur where an opponent does not cover an option because it is known by both players to be inferior to other options, or is otherwise thought to be something "they would never do". Recognizing that the opponent doesn't expect something can make it notably more effective. A common example is Ike's forward smash; while it should generally never be used without a read or setup, successfully throwing it out when the opponent doesn't expect it can result in a surprise hit. | Sometimes, situations occur where an opponent does not cover an option because it is known by both players to be inferior to other options, or is otherwise thought to be something "they would never do". Recognizing that the opponent doesn't expect something can make it notably more effective. A common example is Ike's forward smash; while it should generally never be used without a read or setup, successfully throwing it out when the opponent doesn't expect it can result in a surprise hit. | ||