Semi-spike
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A semi-spike or pseudo-spike is an attack which sends the opponent mostly horizontally, thusly resulting in limited DI options for the target - DI'ing them correctly will only alter the angle just slightly and shorten the sendoff angle. This is distinct from a spike, which sends the enemy straight down.
Moves that are semi-spikes include (but are not limited to):
- Sheik's forward aerial
- Captain Falcon's forward aerial (though it's very noticable when you DI this one)
- Link's Up B attack after it's initial hitbox
- Peach's forward smash (Golf Club and Tennis Racket)
- Ganondorf's up aerial (the end of its animation)
- Captain Falcon's up aerial (the end of its animation)
- Pikachu's up aerial (while tail is directly or near directly above him) (also known as the tail-whip)
- Mr. Game and Watch's Pan (B) as he whips it out
- The tip of Marth's down tilt
- Fox's Shine
- Hitting someone with a thrown Star Rod