Pivoting

This article is about a technique in Melee. For the "pivoting" of special moves, see B-sticking.

Marth pivoting a forward smash.

Pivoting, or DA Dashing, is the use of the frame at which a character turns during a dash-dance, in which any normal ground options are available as if the character were standing still — smashes, grabs and tilts can occur here without the lag that usually comes from using these attacks after a dash. Normal pivoting is primarily used so that a character can quickly change the direction they are facing whilst not suffering the usual turn-around lag that would occur when doing so. This can allow characters to improve the utility of various moves in certain situations.

The tactic was discovered by Philly Billy.

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