B-reversing: Difference between revisions

This technique, also known as a '''B-turnaround''' or a '''turnaround special''', has been present in every Smash Bros. iteration. However, before ''Ultimate'', it could only be performed in the air. In ''Ultimate'', the new [[dash cancel]] mechanics now allow characters to perform grounded turnaround-Bs out of a full run.

A turnaround-B will cause the character to change the direction they are facing right before starting the special move. While B-reversing requires a direction to be input right after a special move, a turnaround-B is done by tapping the direction away from where the character is facing ''before'' the special move. In the case where the player wished to do a turnaround neutral special, they must be sure to let the control stick reset to a neutral position before pressing B (or any button mapped to specials).

Turnaround specials are quite common. For example, when a player reverses the direction of their up special to recover, they are performing a turnaround up-B. In ''Melee'', Falco will often perform a turnaround-B to shoot a laser at his foe when he retreats with a [[short hop laser]].