Side Turned Strategy

For a quick rundown of what the frames are on a side turned opponent, reference the data here.

Here are some of the most important techniques Brad can utilize on a side turned opponent:

Natural combos:





For the latter, you can hit scan and pressure with Ducking or Slipping if the first or second hits are guarded.

Counter hit combos:

or -> Slipping

-> Ducking

If you're lucky enough to get Slipping on a side counter hit, then you can launch with !

The side turned data lists even more guaranteed combos from side hits.

Brad's or and Ducking or side turn the opponent. Both are half circular moves towards either direction. But not only does this allow you to tailor the direction in which you wish to catch evades, you may decide which way you'll turn your opponents as well. This is useful when coming in at an opponent's side. On a side hit, the opponent will be turned to towards his front or his back, depending upon which variation you chose to utilize. +12 is granted on side hit, and +15 on a counter hit. I would suggest trying to turn the opponent towards his front, because is guaranteed in this instance. If you land on a back turned opponent, you won't get as damaging a combo. -> -> seems to be a common combo you can use if you ever find yourself in this situation.

If you land the or on a counter hit against an opponent facing forward, you'll get +12. Use in this situation.

In terms of general pressure is very strong, as it grants Ducking and Ducking for a direct nitaku option. is also very powerful. The first part of this series tracks towards Brad's back, and the stance options from the second hit are pretty good. On guard, or -> Slipping will beat 11 frame jabs, with the Slipping option allowing you to beat 14 frame attacks that do less than 25 points of damage. I like to delay for added pressure.

I'll add more strategies later.

 

Interesting topic.

Damn, I was so sure about it, since I saw players doing it on many vids, but in training it never shows as a combo.

Just to be sure, you're talking about ?

 

No, I meant . I'll edit with the correction.

 

Somebody was telling me that this isn't true. I'll have to test it.

 

What about the staggering counter mid kick

 

Yeah, works for all characters. Hello BTW. Was wondering when/if you were going to be here.

 

Also if you throw them behind you from his clinch and catch them already turned to the side with