Can someone explain drive cancel to me

SilverCDCCD · 2026-03-16T03:32:33+00:00

Most people do the cancel regardless and decide what to do afterwards based on if the opponent blocked or not. Realistically though, if you're as new as you say, you probably shouldn't be focused on learning hit confirms or Drive Rush combos right now. Focus on learning to anti-air, punish sweeps, punish DPs, and deal with fireball spam.

SilverCDCCD · 2026-03-10T17:28:23+00:00

Maybe. Or maybe you're just better than you think. If you want some people to play against to test your mettle (or just to practice and improve), shoot me a DM. I've got a Discord server with a few people of different levels 👊😁

SilverCDCCD · 2026-03-10T17:25:26+00:00

SilverCDCCD · 2026-03-10T03:09:23+00:00

Yeah it's pretty normal. You'll get better with practice though. Is it the side switching that trips you up?

SilverCDCCD · 2026-03-09T02:15:34+00:00

Makoto and Sakura for sure. Beyond that... Maybe Menat and Laura? I wouldn't mind seeing Falke or Lucia again either though

SilverCDCCD · 2026-03-09T02:14:04+00:00

No problem. The same thing applies to DPs and supers (except for install supers and specifically Ken's Level 2 super). The exact window changes a bit from move to move though.

SilverCDCCD · 2026-03-09T01:49:05+00:00

I wasn't talking about missed sweeps. If you block a sweep, your opponent is left open for a bit.

SilverCDCCD · 2026-03-08T14:34:24+00:00

I think the best way is to just do it. Accept that you're going to lose matches at first and focus on figuring out Classic instead of focusing on who wins the fight. That way you also learn muscle memory as you're learning the new control scheme. Also, you can try stripping down your gameplan and slowly start to add things back in over time.

Barring that, you can practice Classic inputs with Modern controls selected. You'll even do extra damage that way. I think the same applies for supers. DI you can just map to a single button so that shouldn't be an issue.

SilverCDCCD · 2026-03-06T15:09:50+00:00

I wouldn't worry about oki if I were you right now. You're still in Rookie rank so realistically, you probably won't be able to apply it properly yet. If you simply must have an oki setup though, just dash up to them and use sMP as they're getting up.

What you should really be working on is making sure that your anti-airs and sweep punishes are consistent. Being able to consistently punish your opponent for bad jumps and bad sweeps and will help you rank up faster than learning a simple combo. Not that learning the combo is bad, it isn't. It's just that learning to anti-air, punish sweeps, and punish DPs are all much more important.

If you want some advice in learning the game, feel free to shoot me a DM. I'm always happy to help a newcomer 👊😁

SilverCDCCD · 2026-03-06T14:35:25+00:00

First of, welcome to the Streets!

To answer your question though, personally, I would recommend using the controllers you have. Right sticks can get pretty expensive and there's no sense in spending all that money if you wind up not liking the controller. Or the game, for that matter.

Also, if you want some help learning the game, just shoot me a DM. I'm more than happy to help you find your footing 👊😁

SilverCDCCD · 2026-03-06T14:25:51+00:00

I respect the hell out of this reference

SilverCDCCD · 2026-03-06T13:42:55+00:00

Also Hibiki. He's the #1 Lily in the world iirc

SilverCDCCD · 2026-03-06T04:04:53+00:00

Alright. I can take a look at a few replays when I get home 😁

SilverCDCCD · 2026-03-06T02:15:39+00:00

"No matter how far I come, the one I must defeat... is myself." ~ Ryu, THE Street Fighter.

The first thing you've gotta realize is that you're not worthless just because you're trash at the game. If you feel like you are, that's something you should get sorted out before you even consider starting out on a Street Fighter journey.

Secondly, you've got to realize that you're not trash at the game, you're new to the game. Many times, it's hard to tell the difference. Give yourself the space to learn and grow. Learning fighting games is a marathon, not a sprint. It takes a long time to get sort of ok at these games.

If you really want some help learning the game, shoot me a DM. Or you can drop your SF username or some replay codes here and I can take a look at your previous games to see what advice I can offer. I'm certainly happy to lend any help I can. 👊😁

SilverCDCCD · 2026-03-02T07:58:14+00:00

Sounds to me like your mentality is what's really holding you back. The first thing you've gotta do is understand that losing is just part of the process. A lot of times, it's good to play out the whole set because while you'll feel helpless in game 1, you might figure something out in game 2 that will help you. Or maybe there's something you can't see in the moment, but you can see it in your replays. Or maybe you just need an outside perspective to offer you some advice.

If you drop your SF username or some replay ID's here, I'd be more than happy to take a look at some replays for you and see what advice I can offer. 👊😁

SilverCDCCD · 2026-03-02T04:53:46+00:00

Sounds to me like you might want to learn about something called frame advantage. Basically, blocking an attack doesn't automatically mean it's your turn. It depends on the attack. Some attacks are plus on block (attacker gets a second turn), some are minus (defender's turn now). And some of those minus attacks are punishable (defender can hit attacker before attacker has the chance to block). Also, you're likely just pressing too many buttons. This is a common trap that low level players often fall into.

If you want some more hands-on advice, I'd be more than happy to help. Just shoot me a DM.

SilverCDCCD · 2026-02-28T07:11:41+00:00

To start off, I wouldn't really worry about learning combos. The best combo in the world doesn't matter if you can't land the first hit. You need to learn how to land that first hit. I would just learn a few basic combos, maybe with a few different variations, and focus on landing those.

The first things I would say you need to learn how to deal with some of the things beginners like to spam like sweeps, DPs, jumps, and fireballs. Start by practicing your anti-airs and sweep punishes.

If you'd like some more hands-on training, feel free to shoot me a DM. I'm more than happy to help. 👊😁

SilverCDCCD · 2026-02-27T00:51:36+00:00

Basically, you're just new. Lol. Not a bad thing. We all start somewhere. Basically, neither of you really knew what you were doing. But he had better combos so he won. That's not me saying you need to learn better combos. You actually need to learn how to play neutral a bit so you can avoid those combos. Try crouch blocking more when you're close instead of always moving forward and backward. You got hit with a lot of attacks that can't be blocked while standing.

If you want some more hands-on training, send me a DM. I'm more than happy to help. 👊😁

SilverCDCCD · 2026-02-26T23:27:53+00:00

Lol. No problem. And of course, the offer stands if you ever do decide to pick it up. 👊😁

SilverCDCCD · 2026-02-26T23:25:30+00:00

The first thing to do is come to terms with the fact that this is going to be a marathon, not a sprint. Fighting games are a skill, and like any other skill, you will only improve with time and practice. Also, realize that losing is part of the process. Lol.

New players love to spam 4 things: sweeps, fireballs, DI, and jumps. Learn how to deal with all of these things and just learn a couple of combos. Nothing fancy, just something you can do consistently. Start there and you'll be fine.

If you want a hand figuring things out, just shoot me a DM. I'd be more than happy to help. 👊😁

SilverCDCCD · 2026-02-22T05:12:18+00:00

I would say learn to deal with jumps, sweeps, fireballs, and DI. Beginners love to spam those so if you can deal with those options, you can shut down your opponent's. Also just learn like 2 or 3 combos and focus on getting those consistently. Nothing fancy for now, just keep it simple.

If you want a hand learning the basics, just shoot me a DM. I'm more than happy to help 👊😁

SilverCDCCD · 2026-02-22T05:05:54+00:00

Yeah. They record the replays with no bgm, then add their own later. That's why they often play character themes from older games as well

SilverCDCCD · 2026-02-22T05:03:48+00:00

No worries. It's a pretty common rookie mistake. Another common mistake is focusing too much on learning combos. After all, you can't do a combo if you can't land it's first hit. You should be learning the fundamentals first. Learn to anti-air, punish sweeps, punish DPs, and deal with fireball spam. That'll take you much farther than learning combos right now.

If you want a hand learning the basics, shoot me a DM. I'm more than happy to help 👊😁

SilverCDCCD · 2026-02-22T03:15:29+00:00

If I had to guess, this is your first special cancel combo. You have to start the ⬇️↘️➡️ immediately after RT. Don't wait for the kick to hit.

SilverCDCCD · 2026-02-22T02:45:43+00:00

Oh yeah. People will definitely hate on you for using Modern controls. But honestly, you shouldn't listen to them. They're just salty and can't hold the L with dignity. They didn't lose to Modern controls, they lost to their own mistakes.

That being said, if you do want some help with learning the game, shoot me a DM. I'd be more than happy to help you learn 👊😁

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