2d Fighter Tutorial Part I: Zoning

darkhood21 Says:

May 14, 2010 - Good luck trying to zone when you're fighting fucking high tier Ryu as Makoto.

ecksyz Says:

May 18, 2010 - Stuff like this needs to be MANDATORY to watch for those who are new to fighting games. Pass these vids around, guys

TheBigbossVII Says:

Jun 11, 2010 - Her punching dash goes though fireballs on first frame of contact. Watch out for EX's because I think the second hit is after the invincible frames

darkhood21 Says:

Jun 11, 2010 - Thanks, I also get beat out a ton by Shoryu, it's so goddamn meaty and can't get a karakusa in.

Phillovich Says:

Jun 14, 2010 - ruining fighting games

tehcatakai Says:

Jul 17, 2010 - While this is cool, it seems like this video deals more with frame data and not really about what zoning is.

scourge14 Says:

Jul 25, 2010 - While... frequent fireball usage (I won't use the S word as it seems to get shoto faggots' panties in a bunch) is a viable zoning tactic, it is also fucking annoying for anyone who doesn't have a projectile, and even some of those who do.

exaltedsky Says:

Aug 17, 2010 - this is an amazing series, wish there were more than just the three videos. amazing production and should be required watching for any aspiring fighter

NOTICE730 Says:

Jan 2, 2011 - this is just confusing and makes it more harder to play normaly

lukchardhsl Says:

Jan 12, 2011 - This might be a very silly question but I want to ask. How do I train to zone? I roughly get the idea after watching your videos but I don't really know how to put it to practical use. Where can I start to practice? Does zoning apply to all 2D games? Thank you very much!

mingtongzhi Says:

Jan 13, 2011 - Even though I make tutorial videos, the only way to really learn and internalize anything is by playing a lot: same for zoning. Just play a lot and think about your spacing and optimal ranges. I play a lot of people in the arcade that walk back into the corner for free, that is a lack of zoning. If you can't get in on someone without jumping, that is a lack of zoning. Tary to use a FB char and force them to jump wtih FB's then anti-air them, that is good basic zoning to practice

lukchardhsl Says:

Jan 16, 2011 - Thank you very much. I will start practicing on Zoning then. I have been playing for years and all I ever focused on was on combos. Shows how wrong I am. Thanks a lot dude!

lPheenixl Says:

Mar 9, 2011 - So wait, is it technically possible to grab Dhalsim's outstretched arms Daigo-srk style? If you can command-grab active frames? That sounds too absurd to be true...

Siberianhusky89 Says:

May 22, 2011 - This might be a silly question, but why did you choose a shitty game to demonstrate this?

primzahl13 Says:

May 24, 2011 - Nice vid thx

andystokes304 Says:

Jun 30, 2011 - With proper zoning, it forces your opponent to do more thinking instead of acting. Which wastes valuable time for them. Good tidbits!

MrHalfbak3d Says:

Jul 26, 2011 - thank you for vid and great music, too! :)

sprinter223 Says:

Aug 11, 2011 - how do i zone with viper? her normals are ass and her anti air is ass but she has very fast walk speed and dash : /

GurPrm Says:

Aug 15, 2011 - The command grab info isn't quite correct. You can't grab a moves hitbox. command grabs have to interact with each characters throwable box, which is lined blue if you look at hitboxes. Many many moves in the game make the characters "torso" move forward which moves the blue lined throwable box into range of the command grab's solid blue grab range.

GwoonTau Says:

Aug 22, 2011 - Great tutorials. Thank you for making me understand where I've been going wrong

MegaMike677 Says:

Aug 30, 2011 - beautiful, beautiful video many thanks brah

clrndalvare Says:

Jan 31, 2012 - Good music on a FGC vid? Impossible ... (checks: Barbara and Ellen) damn this is serious business.

clrndalvare Says:

Jan 31, 2012 - Good music on a FGC vid? Impossible ... (checks: Barbara and Ellen) damn this is serious business.

Inspirez Says:

Apr 2, 2012 - This first song makes my ears bleed :(