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Grab Moves (4)
Street Fighter II

Grab Moves (4)

Learn how to execute all four grab moves in Street Fighter II. This guide details the inputs and strategies for mastering these essential grappling techniques.

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Learn how to execute all four grab moves in Street Fighter II. This guide details the inputs and strategies for mastering these essential grappling techniques.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Forward Grab: Press Forward + Fierce Punch (Strongest Punch button). This is a close-range grab that moves your opponent forward slightly.
  2. 2
    Backward Grab: Press Back + Fierce Punch. This grab moves your opponent backward.
  3. 3
    Forward Throw: Press Forward + Heavy Kick (Strongest Kick button). Similar to the Forward Grab, but typically deals more damage and has a slightly different animation.
  4. 4
    Backward Throw: Press Back + Heavy Kick. Similar to the Backward Grab, dealing more damage and moving the opponent backward.
Tips
  • Grabs can only be performed when you are very close to your opponent.
  • Grabs cannot be blocked. If you are in range, the grab will connect.
  • The timing for grabs is crucial. You need to be right next to your opponent when you input the command.
  • Some characters have different grab ranges or damage values. Experiment with your chosen character to learn their specifics.
  • Grabs are excellent for punishing opponents who block too much or for closing the distance quickly.
  • Be aware that if you attempt a grab and miss, you will be vulnerable to a counter-attack.

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