Gaming
tick throw
What does tick throw mean?
You poke them with a quick attack they block, which locks them in blockstun for a beat. The second that blockstun ends, you throw them — they can't jump or backdash out in time. Classic frame-trap pressure.
"He kept blocking my lights, so I went for the tick throw and grabbed him every time."
Origin
Fighting game community (FGC); a staple since the early Street Fighter II days.
Frequently asked questions
What does "tick throw" mean in fighting games?
It's a blocked jab cancelled straight into an instant throw — one of the cheapest resets in fighting games.
How do you use "tick throw" in a sentence?
"He kept catching me with the same tick throw all match."
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