Gaming
jail
What does jail mean?
A string jails when blocking the first hit keeps you in blockstun long enough that you're forced to block the rest standing, even hits you'd normally duck.
"That string jails, so stop trying to duck the second hit, you'll just get counter-hit."
Origin
Fighting game community; describes being 'jailed' into continued blockstun so you can't crouch, jump, or sidestep the rest of a string.
Frequently asked questions
What does Jail mean in fighting games?
It's when a blockstring traps you so you can't duck out or act after blocking the first hit.
How do you use Jail in a sentence?
"His pressure jails you into blocking, so you can't jump out."
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