How To ACTUALLY Improve In SF6 (according to Pugera) - Beta To Based Ep.1

[@QuietLunacy]

Love the chart. Fully believe the path to improvement relies on the ability to self-evaluate. Another great video, thanks for the effort

[@Flexium_GG]

Same

[@Chris_F]

Thank you so much! Totally agree, seeing reflection is KEY

[@CommunitySkratch]

Self coaching eyyyyyy

[@ibechuu9695]

I've said this once, and I'll say this again. You are my far one the top Pro FG KZbinrs with the absolute best advice for this game. You don't gatekeep anything at all by putting down others with the typical "you just suck at fighting games, practice more", or from putting your advice through super expensive pay wall. Will be sharing your videos to others .

[@Chris_F]

Thank you😭 I’ll keep doing my best!

[@powerk21]

I've said it tons of times and I always share his videos to all my mates

[@Chris_F]

@powerk21 thank you!

[@powerk21]

The fact that you can understand and speak Japanese is another impressive thing I didn't know about you

[@KidNovaDaHitMaker]

Bruh...if you're watching Chris and not subscribed what are you doing...!?!? Literally one of if not the best source for SF6 info and leveling up on YT

[@Chris_F]

💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@ginmil3436]

Damn you convince me in seconds and I subscribed!

[@KidNovaDaHitMaker]

@@ginmil3436 the right choice has been made...^_^

[@remylebeau34]

One thing that might seem obvious is trying to hang where you are looking on screen. Don't look at your own character, jp teleport is so much easier to react to if you see him twirl his cane. And a lot of cues on screen that help people hit confirm like counter hit messages and meter build that appear instantly.

[@ymir233]

I'm really glad that you took on the mantle of translating more of what the japanese pros say (pugera, nauman, momochi, etc have been on a rampage recently with their videos, not to mention the spat of ryusei's videos on JP [the character] tech and so on). I've stopped TLing for the public but your videos have been consistently great since the beginning and I hope that your content gets even more eyeballs in the future!

[@Chris_F]

FGCtranslated is that you??

[@dannynguyen1427]

One of the best videos from chris and best tips from pugera. Also i realized it not only it works for fighting games but for the vast majority of other things like playing sports or doing homework🎉

[@Chris_F]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!

[@youtubechatter999]

Thanks for doing more translated content, it's sorely missing in the FGC

[@chaberus2180]

Im gonna try this. It also looks like a fun way to play the game. Focusing on improvement instead of winning.

[@IytrrvItru]

I love these types of videos when you translate what the Japanese fgc thinks about this game , Chris the destroyer of the language barrier ! Excellent video! 👏 💪

[@Chris_F]

Thanks! Going to try to put out more

[@jamethwan5476]

Without even using this yet, this sounds like an excellent idea. It’s a constructive approach to watching replays bc now there’s a “why” for those who seek improvement. It forces you to really evaluate yourself in all aspects of the game and I admittedly need something like that trying to improve myself. I’ve been in the SF FGC since this game dropped & it’s good to know there’s many avenues towards improvement that weren’t around in my teens to be a better competitor 👍🏾

[@Chris_F]

There are SO many more resources now than when I first got into the scene over 10 years ago!

[@SLChaiThai]

Thank you for translating and breaking down! There’s so much advice and tech we’re not getting here in the west and you’re doing a great service!

[@Chris_F]

It’s def an area that needs more ppl to cover. I’ll do what I can!

[@slippery_air]

i really appreciate you, i’ve noticed lots of improvement after binging videos. i’m still trying to apply some things, and my reaction time is not great. but i’ve learned from you in 2 hours than most in even longer

[@Chris_F]

Thanks! I always try to give the best info possible without wasting time

[@Wildgustem]

Chris doing Mad innovations in FGC Educational content that gets more useful every video you upload, you're a master man, Glad to be one of your subs 💪

[@Chris_F]

And I’m glad to have you as a viewer!

[@diffy9036]

I watch pros playing street fighter 6 and never subscribe to their channels, but imo you totally deserve me as a subscriber for sure. You are a learning platform and I hope will always do your teaching vids as it's gonna make me improve way faster. I gotta say, the AI practice mode in street fighter 6 is useful, but really isn't the same as playing to real players online. I did improve lots for sure because of the feedback I received, but a video like this means more and more to advance my gameplay!!!! I totally appreciate your hard efforts and time to put such thing together for the fighting community worldwide!

[@Chris_F]

Thank you so very much! I agree about AI, it’s not that useful past low-mid level

[@josiasarcadia]

This is literally how my fencing coach is teaching me how to get better at fencing.

[@gamergrisalho]

Thanks man, I was looking for ways to self improve without relying on other to give me inputs. Great job!

[@Chris_F]

Happy to help! Thx!

[@KingBoomyJ]

Great video. I really like the idea of this series. 🔥🔥🔥

[@Chris_F]

Thanks! I hope it does well because I’m excited to work on this series

[@randomaccount6726]

I legitimately hit this exact wall once I've reached Masters. I've been looking for this video!

[@Chris_F]

Glad I could help!

[@chefsoviet00]

unmatched in informative content for the game in quality, consistency, clarity, and practical applicability for players of all characters at nearly every stage. no one else is doing it like you, keep killing it

[@Chris_F]

Thanks! More coming

[@brandonchung6661]

Amazing video, definitely gave me more food for thought on how to tackle my own self-improvement.

[@Chris_F]

Thank you!

[@SlaineReigns]

Funnily enough I've had some interactions with people in different groups be it reddit, discord, fb groups asking about how to improve. And when I ask them what things do they notice in their gameplay that makes them lose, they can't give me an answer. It's just quite funny that people want to "improve" and ask for tips but don't care enough to check their own weaknesses Ive noticed that "self evaluating" isnt something that many people do, when in reality its the most important thing and should be their priority.

[@SlCKNESS_]

It isn't "don't care enough to check their own weaknesses" at all in most cases. They just don't see the weaknesses, because they don't quite understand the proper choices. They lack (what I call) "competitive thinking". And to be fair, for some of these players, I get it, "competitive thinking" is so outside of their regular brain function it's literally like inventing something out of nothing for them. I don't mean this in a sarcastic (or mean) way. I'm just saying that if you have no concept whatsoever about something it's really hard to actually start thinking about it.

[@SlaineReigns]

​@@SlCKNESS_ It could be just stubbornness tbh. I take the time to actually explain everything and even help out on understanding how to read replays as well. Also most of these people have a lot of hours (at least on the people that have asked me for advice) already in the game and have achieved quite a good rank. Which escapes me how they still can't understand what I'm explaining. But I agree you raise a fair point.

[@SmokeRodeo]

Good stuff! I used 801 striders how to use training mode and nearly all of fchamps drills to climb out of the 1300’s to a new PB of 1700 this phase. Took several months but I got there. My CFN is the same as here if anyone thinks that’s BS. This new tech seems pretty worthwhile, I’ll dig in this weekend thanks for sharing Chris

[@Chris_F]

Let me know how it goes!

[@LoneRatatouille]

On a completley unrelated note I just made it to master Today and many of your videos help me along the way

[@Chris_F]

Congrats! You should be proud of yourself!

[@LoneRatatouille]

@@Chris_F ty man it took me a while but I did it

[@Chris_F]

@LoneRatatouille the real fun starts now!

[@lnxmac]

Phantastic video, i really like the added context for the "translation" parts. Nice to get an insight into the japanese scene. keep it up! (the humble braging about your japanese skills is not necessary, we are all aware :D :D)

[@Chris_F]

Thank you very much!

[@jpVari]

I have mostly been able to do this, and I can't imagine playing perfectly so it seems like you'd always have some new path. But I do understand when people feel stuck. But this is super super helpful info to keep going with this. Felt good to hit 1700 recently and I don't want to stop. Growing since I started playing has been great, it's rewarding and I've gained confidence elsewhere.

[@Tendor_TV]

Great video I will def try out the chart and watching replays 🙏🏼

[@tman489]

"Beta to Based" XD I love the title Chris, cant wait for the next EP

[@Chris_F]

Thanks!

[@Yeahv]

Your videos are great! Seriously wish this was out when sf4 was out.

[@Chris_F]

Thank you so much!

[@rexpro02]

Well I love charts so I'm definitely trying this, thanks you!

[@Chris_F]

Have fun!

[@damian_fgc]

You keep giving us great tools to improve. Amazing video man. Thank you!

[@Chris_F]

My pleasure!

[@Kevinterell]

Holy Moly this was super interesting and insightful!!!!

[@Chris_F]

Thanks bro!

[@gavfeels]

you are an excellent communicator, chris

[@Chris_F]

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[@josejuliangarbanzo4888]

Amazing content, I really want to improve and this is helping a lot!

[@Chris_F]

I hope it helps you!

[@Kejlor1]

Video gave me some ideas. Would love to watch more deep dive if it comes to certain topics like defense, footsies etc. mentioned in your graphs

[@Un1234l]

Breaking down different AA types within AAs is a good point I knew intuitively but I hadn't put to words

[@Xesuculebra]

This channel is gold

[@ctw6797]

I greatly appreciate a link for the original in japanese. I've been studying Japanese in school for ~2.5 years and have been interested in learning more Japanese specifically through the lens of fighting games so any resources like that are greatly appreciated.

[@mistah_mojo]

Fantastic video! And thanks for sharing the links!! Can't wait to use this

[@Chris_F]

Thanks!

[@jettmanas]

Interesting on 1st in a series, & translating a vid. Thanks. Maybe I can evaluate myself correctly. Haven't found a way to use replay takeover yet, but maybe I can do something like the AA example. No DP for my main, but HP & charge moves may work. Jump arc changes from a dive kick or Akuma stuff can mess w/me. Fun vid.

[@OwN098]

Always with the great content, love you man, you're the best

[@Chris_F]

I appreciate that! Thanks so much

[@ghhdgjjfjjggj]

another excellent video, i got a lot of hw!! btw, how can you speak japanese so well? did you live there?

[@Chris_F]

I live and work in Japan

[@SirFuzzyLogik]

Could you make a video on every character's respective weaknesses? I've always wanted to hear from a professional on this. Like, does Rashid even have a real weakness?

[@gabrielsteffe2651]

I am engaged with this content. Look at me, engaging! I love engagement! thanks for making the vid

[@Chris_F]

Looool thx

[@co81385]

This is some good advice!

[@dogemans3951]

I want to see the chart you work on!

[@chanbenyamin3527]

Hey chris! Didn't know you speak japanese too! シンガポールの日本語話す会のベンです!もしシンガポールに訪れる機会があったらぜひ話すかいにご参加を！無論、スト6の親善試合も！

[@naomichungus]

i dont wanna be a beta anymore man.. thank you.

[@Fox7TR]

This is goood content! Thanks

[@Chris_F]

You're welcome!

[@vetri99tsukuya20]

The same way people have to learn how to effectively learn people have to learn how to effectively teach too. Getting an answer to a problem doesn't teach you how to solve the question.(I experience this issue constantly in college)

[@Chris_F]

100% this

[@capt_howdy]

I like this idea and I think it's good and i'm letting you know in the comments bottom text

[@Chris_F]

Thank you!

[@KGershkoff]

That's a really good video, you just made me a subscriber! Although, if I have to do that chart, it would be just a tiny dot in the middle. I have a lot of things to improve on, what would be the best one to practice first?

[@Chris_F]

Thanks for the sub! Hope you enjoy my upcoming stuff too! Hard to say what to practice first without seeing you play. I do replay reviews on my twitch streams so hit me up then and I’ll give you an answer

[@use0fweapons]

might need a prologue episode - "how to be honest with yourself about your gameplay". a lot of people dont know how to do that.

[@Chris_F]

Good point

[@MiguelFernandez-dj1vn]

Acabo de suscribirme, me di cuenta que tus videos me ayudan mucho y no estaba suscrito. Gracias!

[@MrJustinNagai]

This is good advice. It should be common sense, but I guess a lot of people don't think this way. You don't have to physically draw a full chart, but you should be aware of what your strengths and weaknesses are, and work on them. Decision-making is an area that absolutely deserves a separate spot on the chart imo.

[@Chris_F]

Agree with decision making

[@deci]

i think throw escape aa is when you try to throw them and they escape it by jumping (fwd, neutral, or back) and you need to anti air that jump.

[@ismaeljrp1]

Learn how to learn. Classic advice for everything. Other day I was reflecting on some matches and was annoyed that I wasn’t doing anything good when I made my opponent wall splat. Ok, look up some info, hit the lab to practice. Next time I got the situation I was able to apply what I practiced specifically for that situation. Something so small led to huge improvement in overall match performance. As opposed to panic pressing a HP for 800 dmg, now I get a combo for 2800 meterless Pick a situation you need to improve. And just improve that till it’s a natural part of your game. Pick another specific situation and improve that. Just keep chipping away.

[@EldritchMephi]

I feel like im far too harsh when it comes to self-criticism to make use of something like this. I might have to ask someone else to fill it out that knows how I play

[@gavfeels]

I feel you, its really easy to beat yourself up when you subconsciously know your flaws. Self-reflection is a skill like any other, and it requires practice like any other skill. Keep an open line of communication with yourself and you can learn to be fair, yet objective with yourself.

[@Chris_F]

That’s fine too! I think it’s less about being accurate in your self evaluation and more about identifying things to improve, so don’t overthink it

[@alkalinemk1588]

I was struggling against akumas air fireballs recently and used replay takeover and found out if im early enough i can drive rush behind him and hit with EX tensho kicks. Later o😊n had an opponent spamming them and hit it in match, that was rewarding as hell lol.

[@Phe0nix1986]

Nice!

[@Chris_F]

Thanks!

[@CHex.]

This seems a great idea for players who are really struggling to improve. i.e. you have tried practicing multiple things and still don't see results, so you go rewatch some replays and make a detailed analysis of your strengths and weaknesses. On the other hand, if you "just" are in a plateau for a few days, having a break, practicing some defense and oki, and watching some games of a pro with your character might do the trick. Basically, this system might be overkill for platinums, and very useful for 1700 MR players, since there are diminishing returns on effort the higher you get.

[@Chris_F]

I think it’s great for lower ranks too because it teaches self reflection, something those players usually lack

[@kpowren1665]

im subscribed please dont hurt me chris f

[@Chris_F]

You’re safe now

[@BHS289]

Me, an old man: How did he know I played in the beta?

[@Chris_F]

😂

[@johnsmith-fk7fw]

as soon as i clicked the video i was thinking 'watch your replays lol'. i feel like from there you can see so much whether your dmg is not optimized, your decisions are bad (taking a risk when opp can kill on punish), etc. then i like to either use the in-game search or if im lazy just youtube and look up the specific matchup im analyzing of mine and see how a top Legend player deals with the same problem. the replay search is crazy bc u can find your char vs that specific one. i am still improving but i keep a sheet next to me and after each match i spend 10 seconds and write 'one thing i did good' and 'one thing i did bad'. then at the end if u see the same issue lots of times you have to recognize it bc its staring you in the face literally. also i start or end each session with at least 1 full replay review and take notes on what i learned from the matchup or about my own play ill have to add the chart, great video subbed

[@Chris_F]

Thanks for the sub!

[@marstudios7879]

Question buddy how can you do that using Marisa? I’d like to see that.

[@ThiagoSantos-qm3tx]

I would love to see Capcom implement seeing replays on the browser, I don't know, maybe on Buckler's Camp. That would make more people, including myself, review their matches more often.

[@Chris_F]

As good as an idea that is, I don’t think it’s possible. Replays aren’t recorded videos, the game just saves the inputs and recreates them in game when you watch it

[@ThiagoSantos-qm3tx]

@@Chris_F yeah, what I thought was more like a machine streaming a replay to you in the browser. But I guess it would be equally too expensive.

[@vincentFGC]

hey chris, can you explain your inputs for crosscuts at 5:30? I see your doing a final down back input at the end of your quarter circle back, I usually just do forward, quartercircle back and dp, is the extra down back input to avoid any fuckery?

[@Chris_F]

I have a short about crosscuts! How to crosscut DP #streetfighter6 #sf6 #streetfighter kzbin.infoczoSfxZyCy8?feature=share

[@vincentFGC]

@@Chris_F cheers

[@vincentFGC]

@@Chris_F so I just went through the short and that's what I do as well, but in this video at the end of the quarter circle you have an extra input at the end, so if your opponent is jumping from the right you're doing 632143, it's that last 3 input I'm curious about

[@vincentFGC]

​@@Chris_Fit could be that youre just going back to a down back position I just thought you were pressing kick on that input but Im probably wrong

[@dextersLVB]

How you go about giving the score for the values of the graph? Going through the a few replays and count the number of failed attempts for each category?

[@Chris_F]

Nothing is really set in stone, just be honest with yourself when you score and then try to find weak points

[@OVERFIEND]

commenting for the algo

[@Chris_F]

thx!

[@PressureCooker69]

I'm a solid 5 in all categories but I'm still stuck in plat. Thanks

[@CeilingPanda]

Serious question, as a noob who can barely do moves setting up recordings is equally hard as doing some B&B's so if that's out of the way, how do you "start"?

[@buck2817]

Use the recording the game gives you by default, they set up practice scenarios with additional recordings you can turn on to make it more difficult.

[@Chris_F]

This is a great question but very difficult to answer in a KZbin comment. For now, my best advice is to watch your replays and look for things you could have done better and work on those. Then, spend a good amount of time watching pro player footage with your character and try to copy the things they do

[@efarjeonfgc]

Would counter-poking and whiff-punishment not also fall under footsies?

[@Chris_F]

Sure!

[@kabrutusrambo]

I'm a platinum scrub and my execution is terrible specially because I've recently moved from leverless to stick and also changed from E. Honda to Ryu, so inside my head I'm thinking "I need to get good at some combos first before anything else", what's your opinion on this? btw I just subscribed

[@Chris_F]

1. Thanks! 2. Don’t call yourself a scrub, that sets a negative opinion of yourself right from the start 3. Switching controller type is def going to hold back your progress, so my advice would be to just throw on a KZbin playlist/watch a movie and grind basic inputs for a few sessions before starting the things in this video

[@kabrutusrambo]

@@Chris_F Yo I'm just saying the truth. And hey that's exactly what I've been doing! Just put a podcast etc and practice shoryuken after shoryuken as much as I can stand since it's the move I'm having more issues with, glad to know that I've been doing the right thing. I'm planning on getting back to rankeds when I get more comfortable with the controller in general (aka stop missing so many inputs)

[@ProfessorJones7]

That is interesting and useful, but where does gathering info on your opponent and using it to make reads and adapt fit into this model ? That's in my opinion the hardest part to improve on. There are so many things happening in a single round, it can feel overwhelming to decide on what to concentrate on. One thing happens and the next second your have another problem to deal with.

[@Chris_F]

Maybe I’m overthinking this, but I’d consider making reads a “soft” skill that isn’t unique to SF6 as a whole and something that you can’t really “practice” outside of just getting experience. That’s why you see so many pro players able to pick up new titles and perform well quickly

[@ROTINPIECES]

Nice video,however I feel like the entire video can be condensed to “find your own weakness and drill them”

[@Julian2280]

Make a video about hitbox shortcuts. I struggle a lot wiith DP or fireballs while walking forward.

[@Chris_F]

I’ve already made shorts about these

[@Brynhildrify]

I mean I'm already doing all of this minus the excel thing. Sometimes nothing beat raw playtime. The dude that sits around and fiddle with this chart's not gonna beat the dude that sits there and grind 12 hours a day, doesn't matter if he's training optimally or not.

[@Chris_F]

Hey alright

[@YiRen-f4t]

Hey, Chris, what's your input for a cross uppercut?

[@Chris_F]

How to crosscut DP #streetfighter6 #sf6 #streetfighter kzbin.infoczoSfxZyCy8?feature=share

[@erichan7926]

also i'm curious, did you set the extra buttons on your hitbox to anything like throws or double kicks?

[@Chris_F]

Set top button to DI, bottom button to LK+MK for Ken command run

[@erichan7926]

@@Chris_F the two on the side of heavy attacks are DI and parry i assume?

[@Chris_F]

@erichan7926 top right is parry, bottom right is nothing

[@erichan7926]

@@Chris_F Good to know, thanks again!

[@PoYi-fi1zt]

Holy shit I need to restart from beginning I can’t do any of those…

[@winternitz_]

is the chart working for anyone else? it says view only

[@This_lil_Hornet]

I'm just as interested in how you learned Japanese. Always wanted to learn another language, but as a 41 yo trucker, I feel I only get one shot at this; so it's gotta be on target.

[@Chris_F]

I’m a former pro musician so my listening skills are maxed. I watched a lot of TV and movies and took a lot of notes and learned that way

[@StarTheJuiceManFGC]

W

[@nonono9681]

Sound its a little low

[@Glen_C_Gaming]

you can punish light jinrai with 5f. meterless

[@Chris_F]

True, but you can get frametrapped with the followups

[@Glen_C_Gaming]

@@Chris_F no. 5f is guaranteed, you should lab it

[@Makura069]

My strongest points are reactions and reads, so according to the chart without those values, i'm dogshit lol

[@louise79530]

Can you teach me how to beat DJ, i'm MR1700 Treey and DJ is my nightmare 😢

[@Chris_F]

I offer coaching if you need direct help, send me an email

[@SonnyJim173]

I feel like experience is the main thing if you have played between 100-500 hours and wonder why you struggle in silver and gold ranks ots because you have no play time

[@Chris_F]

I don’t believe time invested = guaranteed results. Lots of people who play a lot stuck in gold

[@Huurme]

absolutely cringe title but good video, keep it up

[@erichan7926]

I'm curious on how you learned Japanese so well.

[@Chris_F]

I’m an ex pro musician and I’m very good at listening and learning

[@erichan7926]

@@Chris_F wow! if we get to listen to your music on your channel that would be awesome!

[@usaruanime138]

I KNOW JAPANESE TOO ARIGATOKUMASAI 😂

[@elijah_hollis]

So rank myself in SF how they rank stands in JoJo? Nice

[@danielvutran]

1:02 i like that u r a weeb

[@TheAnswerWillleaveyou]

I hate this game I'm bad

[@Grunge721]

Just tell me how to improve, but dont tell me to make an essay about it. Fuck this bs. Just play the game lads👍

[@Chris_F]

If you think a 9min translation of a nearly 20min video is an essay then I dunno what to say

[@Flexium_GG]

Do you have a discord?

[@Chris_F]

Yes I do, but it’s for twitch subs and KZbin members only. If you sub on twitch send me a whisper and I’ll send you a link; for KZbin, it’ll show up on your membership page

[@zart8478]

Thanks for the content, as always 🫡 ❤

[@Chris_F]

Thank you so very much for the generosity!