Semi Circle to DQCF buffering

I just want to know if I can buffer the dqcf by using the second half of the semi circle as the first qcf or do I have the do a semi circle and then the double qcf? Example: Can I buffer Soul Spark to Aura Soul Spark or do I have to do the full command for the Aura Soul Spark?

http://youtu.be/dCrSfY2qH74

Using the second half works just fine. As you can see, it doesn’t even need to be perfect.

Yes, you can buffer. I’m pretty sure you have to buffer most moves like this in order to get it out consistently.

Thanks. I buffer all of the time. I just never had to do it from a half circle before and it wasn’t seeming to work for me. I wanted to confirm that it was possible before I drove myself crazy. Thank you.