Throws are a fundamental part of Street Fighter V’s (SFV) offense. They can turn the tide of a match if used effectively.But a good defense can counter throws with teching. Here’s a breakdown of throw teching in SFV:
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What is Throw Teching?
Throw teching is the act of countering an opponent’s throw attempt.
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By performing a specific input during the throw startup window, you escape the throw and gain an advantage.
How to Tech Throws
There are two main types of throws: regular throws and throws with throw armor.
- Regular Throws: To tech a regular throw, press down-back + light punch and light kick (db+LP+LK) during the throw’s startup window. This input throws your opponent, reversing their throw attempt.
Important Note: You cannot react to a throw. Throw teching is a prediction-based technique.
When to Tech Throws
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After Blocking: When you block a move that’s plus on block (meaning it leaves your opponent in an advantageous frame situation), your opponent might try to throw you.This is a prime opportunity to tech a throw.
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Wake Up: After getting knocked down, you’ll be in a vulnerable state until you recover. Your opponent might try to throw you during this time. You can tech throws as you wake up.
Practice Makes Perfect
Mastering throw teching takes practice. Here are some tips:
- Train in Training Mode: Set the AI to perform throw attempts at random intervals. Practice teching throws consistently.
- Learn Frame Data: Understanding frame data will help you identify situations where throws are more likely.
Mind Games
Throw teching is a mind game. By strategically using throws and throw teching, you can keep your opponent guessing and create opportunities to punish them.
Remember: Throw teching is just one aspect of a strong defense in SFV. Focus on building a well-rounded skillset that includes blocking, throws, punishes, and spacing.