Movement Guide
Learn how to use movement intelligently, control distance and position yourself before the next exchange.
Movement is part of your offence
Movement is not simply about avoiding attacks. It determines where an exchange happens and who has the better position.
Good movement allows you to create distance, close distance, escape pressure and make your opponent uncomfortable.
The goal is not to move constantly. The goal is to move with a reason.
Control the distance
Nothing connects
Excessive distance can make it difficult to threaten your opponent or capitalise on an opening.
Threat range
A useful position lets you threaten an attack while still having options to defend or move.
Limited options
Being too close can make it harder to react and can leave you vulnerable if the exchange turns against you.
Use your dash with purpose
Escape pressure
If your opponent is controlling the exchange, movement can help you reset the situation.
Create an opening
Changing your position can force your opponent to adjust before they can attack effectively.
Close distance
Movement can help you enter your preferred attacking range instead of approaching predictably.
Reposition
After an exchange, changing your position can prevent your opponent from immediately returning pressure.
Make movement unpredictable
Movement becomes much stronger when your opponent cannot easily predict what you are going to do.
Avoid always moving in the same direction.
Sometimes standing still is more useful than constantly moving.
Your opponent may create an opening by trying to chase you.
Once movement creates an opportunity, take it instead of endlessly repositioning.
Movement mistakes
Panic dashing
Using movement every time you feel threatened can make your reactions predictable.
Moving constantly
Movement should accomplish something. Constant movement can make your gameplay easier to read.
Forgetting your opponent
Do not focus so much on your own movement that you stop watching what the opponent is doing.
Moving without a follow-up
Think about what your movement is supposed to create: distance, an opening, pressure or a reset.
Movement drills
No-attack rounds
Spend a match focusing primarily on movement and defence. Watch how your opponent tries to approach you.
Controlled approaches
Practise entering your preferred range without immediately throwing an attack.
Reset practice
After every exchange, consciously decide whether to continue pressure or return to neutral.
Break your habits
Notice whether you always dash the same way, approach from the same distance or react in the same manner.