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tech chase

What does tech chase mean?

When an opponent is knocked down they have a handful of recovery options. A tech chase is predicting which one and being there to punish it, turning one knockdown into another.

"He hard reads every getup, his tech chase game is why you never escape the corner."

Origin

Fighting game community; popularised heavily in the Super Smash Bros. Melee scene where wake-up options are limited and readable.

Frequently asked questions

What does Tech Chase mean in fighting games?
It means reading how your opponent gets up off the ground and punishing them before they can move.
How do you use Tech Chase in a sentence?
"I tech chased his roll and caught him with a grab every time."
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