Are footsies hit confirms or just a method of controlling space? Or both? I ask because too often my matches become c.mk/sweep wars with the occasional c.mk into basic scrub combo. I know my characters links and bnbs I just never know when to apply them. I always seem to be in c.mk range as opposed to c.lk or lp. The only times I can get in are off of whiffed special move attempts, blocked random ultras or after baiting a DP. How do you guys start your combos from an aggressive standpoint as opposed to a reactionary wait and punish standpoint?
This thread has great info that should answer your question. The footsies handbook has ALL the answers but don’t get too overwhelmed by it.
footsies are about controlling space and mind games (baiting etc)
you control space with much more than just special moves, mind you.
all combos are setup in this fashion even if they appear differently. Some rushdown characters have safe moves that they can throw out to try and confirm into something bigger. But when it comes down to it, all combos are landed because the other guy messed up and let his guard down.
If you want pure aggressiveness, you’re really playing the wrong game. Street Fighter is a lot more defensive than other fighters, even the old sf games have this trait.