It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with [[:]]. The reason given for the merge is:Merge with Mario (SSBB)/Neutral attack 2 and Mario (SSBB)/Neutral attack 3, separate sections for each hitbox, would flow much nicer into each other, especially the descriptions. (Discuss)
A very fast jab with average reach for a jab. It leads well into the second jab, but has difficulty jab cancelling into other moves. Its most potentially useful application is its ability to jab lock knocked down opponents, which if successful, can lead to a guaranteed forward smash.