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Okay Smashers, you’re probably wondering why I’ve asked you here. Well, we need to talk. It’s about doubles.
I have a burning passion for doubles, I really do. But rather than get on a soapbox and try to force that passion on the community, I think it’s time to do the right thing. I think we need to tilt our collective chin in the upward direction, shoulders back, and admit that it’s time to call it quits.
I think we need to abolish doubles tournaments.
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Six Ways to Up Your Smash Game and Why There’s More to Smash Than Game, by Chris Fabiszak
When I went two-and-out at my first tournament, I became obsessed with getting better. I swore to myself I would become a top ten player. I sacrificed my college social life, held no interest in classes, and jeopardized several relationships in the process. When I earned 10th at the end of Major League Gaming’s 2006-2007 season, it felt great. But you know what? I turned around to find no one was watching.
In the meantime, the Smash scene was unable to hit the meager, sub 200 player caps MLG set for the events, and my family and non-Smash friends just saw Smash as the thing that took me away. So while there were impassioned and dedicated players, to be sure, the scene was so fragile that it nearly collapsed when Brawl was released.
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Six Ways to Up Your Smash Game and Why There’s More to Smash Than Game, by Chris Fabiszak
You’ve made the decision: you are going to be the next Smash superstar. Good on you. While the secret recipe for breaking into the top five really can’t be taught, a little discipline and a conscientious training schedule can set you up for success. Here are my top recommendations.
#6 – Play people near your skill level
I see players fight desperately to sit down with the best people they can find. But if you aren’t already placing at tournaments, getting time with Dr. PP won’t do you any good, I promise you that. Instead, find people who are 1-2 steps away from your skill level – up or down. You’ll be able to identify the gaps in your game much easier that way, and you can work on them more attentively when you have a practice partner.
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