Semi-spike

A semi-spike or pseudo-spike is an attack which sends the opponent downward yet 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