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Derian wrote:I agree, it's definitely a hard habit to break, especially when it keeps killing people.
Soo Ma Tai wrote:Don't sword block, shield block and counterswing.
p_quick wrote:i agree with B any extra movement with your shield is a fast way to get you killed.
Kageshiro wrote:I guess my question is whether there is a better 2nd shot in a combo following a short-cross when facing an opponent that doesn't move his/her shield on the initial short-cross.
p_quick wrote:a pocket stab, the flat chop to the shield side shoulder is a great shot, if they don't move their shield they are probably flat footed so put your shield into their weapon side armpit and turn their shoulders yourself.
watch this vid it might help show you what i mean about the pocket stab
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1uhJqF_ ... re=channel
Kenneth wrote:The second situation is when they properly attempt to pocket stab me. In my mind, the pocket stab's greatest weakness is that it requires a relatively high positioning for success. The primary options on a pocket stab are the pocket stab itself, short chop on the shield-side shoulder, and a wrap on that side. Its typical(not theoretical) reach is also a little on the short side.
Brennon EH wrote:Kenneth wrote:The second situation is when they properly attempt to pocket stab me. In my mind, the pocket stab's greatest weakness is that it requires a relatively high positioning for success. The primary options on a pocket stab are the pocket stab itself, short chop on the shield-side shoulder, and a wrap on that side. Its typical(not theoretical) reach is also a little on the short side.
The cross shoulder stab (pocket stab) is very situational in my mind. I only use it when my opponent is non-reactive (too scared/dumb/new/slow) to move or when my opponent is walking forward rather than sliding forward.
Let me emphasize that last bit, because it's very important. I cross shoulder stab people when they switch legs or square their shoulders while in my middle to long range. As I'm sure you can imagine, this eliminates the short reach of the stab, and lowers the height of the required angle for it to be successful. The pocket stab is a fantastic answer to people who walk while in combat rather than slide.
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