Hello there, my name is sTaXx and this is a tutorial on how to half step. Commonly referred to as "HS".
Before I start, I'd like to say, you should be able to do SS with ease before doing this technique.
What is Half Step?
Half step, or HS, is a k-style technique designed to get across the battlefield in a faster and more accurate way, and to get out of the way of shots just before they hit you.
Once again, there are two ways to go about this. (#1 preferred)
1. Take it one step at a time, and master each step before going to the next one. (This makes sure you can do the full HS consistently, and without failure. Also, master = being able to do it a hundred times without stopping.)
2. Go through all the steps and piece it all together at the end.
So here we go.
Step 1. Jump>Dash
Step 2. Jump>Dash>Slash
Step 3. Jump>Dash>Slash>Dash a different direction
Notes:
A: On step 3, the second dash should be performed right as you hit the ground.
B: This works best with Slash Shot, as in: Jump>Dash>Slash(hold)>Switch(still holding)>switch back to sword>Dash a different direction.
(Refer to my Slash Shot tutorial for how to execute the basics of that technique.)
And you're there! Performing HS like it's no big thanng.
There's also a video below for you to watch on how it should look like. Thanks for reading guys, andddd, see ya later. ^_^