Learn the VERY IMPORTANT Art of Whiff Punishing in Street Fighter 6!

With Street Fighter 6 the art of Whiff Punishes is back and better than ever, especially compared to Street Fighter V. Its a very basic concept on paper, make their move whiff, and well... punish the whiff, but there's a lot more to it and a lot of sub-arts to be learned, so lets dig right into it in this SF6 guide!
0:00 - Whiff Punishing 101
3:25 - Attacking the Hurtbox
5:50 - Drive Rush for advantage
7:29 - The Shimmy
10:15 - Ya better learn it
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[@rooflemonger]

Another SF6 guide for you here today, and we are talking about incredibly important concept of Whiff Punishing in SF6! Will talk about all aspects from the basics, to more advanced ideas and help you understand why this is so important! Unlike Street Fighter V, SF6 is tailored around this concept on purpose, so you better get to learning how it all works!

[@michaelhills3534]

It’s the bit I’m struggling with, I feel like I’m in gg universe when I’m up against Jamie or Kimberly.

[@evalangley3985]

You should talk about range traps. For example after pokes pushback on block, you can use Medium or Heavy normal to punish a Small or Medium normals.

[@GatorOfWar]

This is extremely important guys, do not sleep on it. Thanks Roofle!

[@fredrickbriner88]

he straight droppin JEWELS!!

[@rooflemonger]

Also for a bit of a sneak peak of whats to come: More combos, finally gonna get more big character guides off the ground(they just take forever to make, thats why they aren't back to back), and I guess due to the support of the Zangief video ill take a look at the cast in Modern next week and figure out who is and isn't worth your time in modern controls.

[@geneticjen9312]

SF6 ain't going anywhere. Don't burn yourself out. I recommend avoiding burnout in SF6 and IRL

[@rooflemonger]

@@geneticjen9312 Normal jobs, that would be 100% the case. KZbin it isn't though, there is a hyper specific window to catch and I need to hit it as hard as possible. The window is almost done and after that I can go back to normal, but for now its harvest season and I need to keep up the content.

[@slidelikeMbison]

@@rooflemongerThat goes over alot of peoples heads. The content relies on the popularity of the game. Games lose players over time, and Fighting game’s especially are susceptible to this in the most dramatic way. As time goes on less people will be playing the game so there’s also gonna be less people looking for the content covering the game.

[@StreetFighterWWE]

Really looking forward to Modern Luke, since Tokido and Kawano are actively tinkering with that. Also, happy that you’ll be playing Modern Juri and Modern JP, so I don’t have to! Doing God’s work, Monkey Man!

[@tacticsogreman]

​@@StreetFighterWWEShuto is a beast with modern Marisa. Might wanna check that out. As for who gets downgraded... I can tell you that modern Manon is definitely weaker compared to classic Manon.

[@P_OmSa]

That thumbnail... I see you continue to develop your prowess in the Ancient Art of *Klik Bei Ting,* my friend. As a Cammy main, I salute your efforts! I would click on your videos anyway, but still. 😄

[@rooflemonger]

thumbnails are 100% in line with the video title and video content, therefore are in no way clickbait. They simply are tehre to entice

[@Sonicstillpoint83]

Wow, the hurt box retracts after the Hitbox… It doesn’t matter that I remember playing the original Street fighter two in the arcades as a kid because there’s always something new to learn. What a gifted teacher. I’ve heard this stuff explained countless times over the years, but it only makes sense now. Keep having fun guys and enjoy the journey.

[@jerds9293]

The fart whiff can be very punishing.

[@MyW0]

Please keep making these guides :) Im new to fighting games and street fighter and they're very informative!

[@rooflemonger]

🙏 I am here to help

[@kelzakdub]

Same boat here. I was a smash bros head so the ideas of frame advantage and plus/minus on block (shield for Smash) and such weren't really new to me. But applying those concepts into this game was not the easiest thing to do. I appreciate these guides immensely.

[@mattpk1609]

All these teachings simply for free. Thanks for you Work. This was Like a small Workshop

[@phdbot4483]

Counterpoking is something I still need to practice on, especially whiff punishing throws and light DPs. This video's a good reminder of how important this technique is.

[@Realitycheck98765]

Who whiffs a dp? That really shouldn’t be happening.

[@phdbot4483]

@@Realitycheck98765 Believe it or not, I've seen it happen a few times, usually on accident. Not high-level play, I know, but I still think it'll be good not to let people get away with it. XD

[@Realitycheck98765]

@@phdbot4483 well a whiffed dp you just want to do your best PC combo, and that’s a decision you make based on the meter you have.

[@reverend481]

we know what you did there with that thumbnail, good video roofle!

[@MarigoldAW]

Best street fighter fundamental guides right now. Keep it up man. You helped me get to plat after not really ever playing fighting games seriously

[@haroldtaylor6830]

Roofle I see your thumbnail. It worked

[@Durpty98]

I think this is literally my first and probably last time commenting on a KZbin video. But want to say thank you Rooflemonger for making videos like these and so digestible. Looking forward to more and I know he's not your mans haha but I'd love to see a Ken guide some day. Cheers.

[@heroicsquirrel3195]

We all thought this but youll be having nonsensical arguments about grammar and comparing something to the nazis in no time

[@Addych]

Roofle you are doing god's work teaching all of us who are new to fighting games and specially the ones who are starting with SF6. You honestly make me not give up!

[@HouseMusicNinja]

Thank you for this video Rooflemonger! Stuff like this comes in clutch against a difficult opponent. One of my favorite channels for tech and just 101 stuff.

[@eSKAone-]

This game looks so good, I can't get over it 💟

[@lucasbean91]

The explanations are always on point. Very impressive guide

[@KevinBadloe]

Thank you Roofle for the amazing explanation. I have played fighting games for a long time but never took the plunge to really get good at them. I’ve challenged myself to get a bit better at them and your video’s are crucial! I’ve gone from iron to gold, which may not be much to some but to me it is quite cool to see!

[@Perfectcrime87]

Oh jeez, I didn't know chef john from food wishes made street fighter videos too 🤣! Amazing video. Thank you

[@Godzmin]

I 100% would not be as far as I am in this complicated as heck fighting game .. without your help

[@pekboy2000]

I like the thumbnail. It's why I clicked, but useful video anyway. Thanks!

[@Mistah_L]

Hey dude. Just wanted to say thank you so much for all the effort you put into your videos. My Jamie has been slowly improving over the days and your videos have helped me a lot. Thank you so much

[@rooflemonger]

🙏

[@PabelekPL]

SF6 is my first Street Fighter and those guides are just a godsend right now. You really know how to teach!

[@supersonicprime]

My brother, you are doing god's work with all these super helpful SF6 videos. All the love and respect for the Heavenly King Rooflemonger.

[@mangowett9967]

Love a daily video from you. Will gladly watch all these man keep them coming!!

[@Aleph12]

Been waiting this video for weeks!

[@Realitycheck98765]

You’ve been waiting so long for this video when you could have just gone in to training mode and learned all this stuff yourself. Also sf6 has a very robust tutorial system. Just sayin

[@sneharashmi7553]

I'd heard about the shimmy concept since the SFV days but this was the first time I got the hang of it. Thank You Monseiur for making this concept crystal clear for me. Much love!

[@GunslingerOfGilead]

Yes yes. Great video as always. You’re my favorite informative creator. Also, nice thumbnail. 😂

[@albanmarku6743]

My nrs brain struggles to whiff punish since I'm used to 2+ hit confirms. Like you mentioned, guess I have to buffer more often.

[@andrewnye6101]

Great video again, these are really helpful for me trying to grasp the intricacies of this game cheers 👍👍👍

[@sgt.rudolf3811]

I got to admit that your vidseos are like a snipershot well placed in COD. Always the tips we need, when we need it and in most of the actual games. Kudos on your work mate!

[@clockworkserpent]

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[@pasghettiboi6551]

Thank you Mr Roof. Very cool

[@libertusprimus]

My Man Roofle is a certified Man of Culture.

[@OGxC4x]

A video I don't regret being baited into clicking 😁🔥

[@djbabyjwrfl]

HELL O and WELCOME!!!!

[@jenslyn87]

Great stuff. Would LOVE a full Ryu guide!!

[@okami4683]

Gitting Gud at Drive Rush Cancel combos from Whiff Punish is what I needed to improve past Diamond 2. So many big damage opportunities left on the table because I didn't DRC into a bigger combo...

[@ADreamingTraveler]

Thank you for these videos. They're very helpful

[@Nugs59]

This guy is so good. Also that thumbnail 🤣

[@ArbiterChrono]

Fighting in your effective range..... It's super effective!

[@tundrabancho7207]

I've been looking at the thumbnaile for 15 minutes and just accidentally clicked on the vid. Glad I'm here tho

[@FantasyYeet]

Hellooooo and welcoooooommmmmeeeee! Haha always puts a smile on my face

[@marqeerobinson4550]

Roof thinks he’s slick with these recent thumbnails 😂

[@rooflemonger]

I will resort to any means necessary to get you in the door and teach you fighting games.

[@aetherdryth1]

​@@rooflemongerapproved!

[@zachataxxii7126]

Rooflemonger resorting to the deepest depravities of KZbin clickbait only for me to still lose to wake-up full screen tatsus

[@rooflemonger]

@@zachataxxii7126 There's zero clickbait is the thing though, every thumbnail is directly related to both the contents of the title, and the content of the video.

[@zachataxxii7126]

@@rooflemonger Been thinking for a good minute on how to word "but Cammy classic outfit tho" without sounding lame but I just can't lol Forreal tho, thank you for the good work. As someone who basically dropped out of fighting games for a couple years, these vids were really helpful getting back in, and I feel like you got me liking SF6 even more than I already did

[@mattnauffts6836]

Thank you for putting out such informative content. You break things down and make it easy to understand in a reasonable amount of time. I liked your earlier video about using the training mode, any additional content about using the training mode for practice drills would be appreciated.

[@NurseValentineSG]

Man, look at all that cake. But more importantly, look at all the actual good info!

[@MyTardisGoWhoosh]

Man knows how to make a thumbnail

[@danzohattori]

You out here doing god’s work!

[@fennicfox4600]

I quite fimilar with this whiff punishing... Just on the the receiving end of it lol.

[@bernardosanchez3401]

also just learn the masterful art of: jab jab jab into hit confirm (or more jab jab jab on block), also learn to jump low kick into jab jab jab. when you reach platinum is the only thing you'll face. With the absence of crush counters in this game, there's absolutely no reason to fire a fierce button unless maybe when confirming a jump in (unless you want to get punished countered for mad damage) had a fun ride, but honestly this game is just KOF15 all over again: down low kick until you hit confirm into level 1/2/3 special.

[@BarracasBagdad]

S-Tier content, as always.

[@ibrokemykeyboard]

i went 13-13 with a plat marisa the other night and that final combo gave me ptsd

[@br8130]

Fire thumbnail

[@Kwisatz-Chaderach]

Combos : I sleep Whiff punishing : Real shizz!swizz! BIG ROOFS!

[@itsteej5304]

10:36 I’ve been seeing this all day I’m so scared of Marissa my life has been a cutscene 💀

[@freetime7895]

cammy is slowly but surely taking t.hawk's place as the channel mascot

[@haughtygarbage5848]

It's such a basic thing and yet I'm omega garbage at it so I'll be watching this

[@dregnoff9361]

I see uve join the Thumbnail Darkside Roofle ...I welcome it

[@elgranpeyo]

Can you do a gude for Classic Zangief. I'm trying to learn that character, but it is hard and frustrating.

[@rooflemonger]

Even without a guide I will tell you that the life of a Zangief player is in part, gonna be hard and frustrating. That in a weird way is sort of the appeal and charm of the character. He will have to struggle to a degree to do what he wants, but when he gets to do his thing its very satisfying.

[@repstylegaming9730]

It’s easier to do the SPD than you think it is. Instead of a full circle, you can press the button right when the stick is up. That way you don’t accidentally jump. FOR THE LOYAL FANS.

[@Realitycheck98765]

Zangief is not the character you want to use to break in to fighting games. You have to have really strong defense and for that you have to really understand all of the fundamentals; whiff punishing being just one of them. Lily and ryu are better choices.

[@lenin17301560]

That thumbnail was a happy accident I'm sure 😂

[@arrownoir]

You’re telling my enemies how to beat me.

[@zachminyard]

Damn Rooflemonger, TWO ass-shots in one thumbnail?!

[@Peasant316]

I haven't watched the whole video but whats a good way to know your character and opponents spacing?

[@leafality2788]

Go into training mode and figure out the max range of your characters moves. Then, just repeatedly hit the dummy with each move at that max range. Do it at different parts of the screen, shimmy while doing it. Eventually you'll memorize the ranges. For your opponent, you can make the dummy perform moves so it's really easy to learn the whiff punish ranges

[@croniclesofgaming3128]

Man I love your videos fam. So informative. It’s been a minute since I’ve picked up a fighting game and have been going ALL IN on SFVI so these vids are extremely helpful in getting me back into fighting game shape thanks @rooflemonger

[@Bellomancer]

The only thing I want a whiff of is that thumbnail.

[@CrazyLikeChris]

Hey @rooflemonger. Were you ever a teacher or in education? You have the cadence and structure an educator . Really nice and familiar

[@rooflemonger]

it is something I did want to do although didn't pan out in the end.

[@britesjd]

As a new player, these are insane. Most of this punishes don't look like they'd connect, so wouldn't even try then

[@SoI_Badguy]

whiff punishing nah in sniff punishing after that thumbnail

[@mukburbur696]

Did the foodwishes guy go into fighting games??

[@genejas]

when punishing cammy stand mk, he reacted in 9 frames... That's just not fair

[@Realitycheck98765]

Lol no he didn’t. The startup for smk might be 9 frames but you’re not taking in to account the active and recovery frames. No human can react to anything faster than about 15-16 frames

[@CrystalPantherMeanFangs]

just take the the throw guys in sf6 lol

[@0thers1d3]

Here for my daily dose of Roofle!

[@rara_rari]

In the first section, I think it’s important to note that in neutral you’re not supposed to actually watch them perform a move and only then respond with your whiff punish. There’s very few moves that people throw out in neutral that you’ll be able to punish this way. What you want to do is to predict that the opponent is about to go for a specific poke, and you get into a position where their poke will whiff but you will be able to punish the recovery of it. Watch Juicebox’s video on footsies which covers this in even more detail.

[@zekielloco1]

Roofle, do you play beat em up games?

[@rooflemonger]

sometimes

[@rabbyd542]

Sometimes I feel like certain people are able to block, like no matter what. It's like they have zero recovery.

[@kingjayded4752]

Can you do guide on getting out of the corner?

[@rooflemonger]

if I can think of something insightful to add besides just the basics maybe

[@kingjayded4752]

@@rooflemonger Appreciate you man and all the content you provide!

[@Realitycheck98765]

Use the tools given. Drive reversal, drive impact, OD special, block and wait, super…..i mean, what exactly are you looking for?

[@shaieresmirnoff]

Thumbnail don’t hurt

[@Mr_Tokon]

So Lily's weapons have a hurtbox

[@lxvxiex]

My reactions are so poor for whiff punishing, half the time im walking out of range and in range i get clipped my the long range c.mk, is that why people walk and spam block crouching lol, and also when i shimmy they never tech but when i grab they tech 😒 it gets annoying

[@wittledragon1314]

One thing you should also mention to spread the news more is that JPs cane does Not have a hurtbox. So you can Not whiff punish his cane. His hurtbox is his arms only.

[@rooflemonger]

Thats only on hyper specific moves, and many moves jp have has no hurtbox at the start of the move, but do after its complete

[@wittledragon1314]

@@rooflemonger /watch?v=7mNrjYRa4SQ Unless they did a hotfix, quite a few moves of JPs dont have a hurtbox.

[@curioussight2188]

Do you have a rooflemonger club in sf6?

[@rooflemonger]

Yep its GiantGorillas but it might be full now

[@marcusbullock2753]

I’ll be honest as a casual player I didn’t even know what I was doing everytime I attacked as soon as the person missed their attack. So this is called a whiff punish huh. I do this thing where I parry. It also drive impact at the same time and I do this cool move but I forget what it’s called. I’m usually good at reading the opponent and attacking as they make their move so this is what it’s called I. Fighting games interesting.

[@Legendiro]

Roofle, speak wit hme: Spe-cial CANCLE-ABLE (move the L to the able) TY! :D

[@rooflemonger]

sorry you had to learn how to pronounce it correctly from me

[@itsteej5304]

Can we get a Jamie video next please I feel like he is a tad bit weak

[@kylehunter2674]

Aye Cammy Thicc lol 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@n8caro]

Walmart branded Lilly skin

[@pant0sand0hat]

Cheeky thumbnail

[@Belbaisy]

❤

[@NineEight_Nine]

cammys sthk clips me all the time smh i hope this vid has an example lol

[@MrVacuumBrainBimbo]

The trouble I'm having as a Lily player is 5MP isn't cancelable, so I invariably lose to players who are DI spammers. They are waiting for the poke, I poke, and **boom** they hit DI. I usually have to wait until they eventually burnout from it, and then I get to play Street Fighter again.

[@KaitouKaiju]

You should have more than enough time to block hitting with good spacing.

[@Realitycheck98765]

I would go in to training mode and have cpu DI after a neutral jump. Put 5mp out there as soon as they land from their jump and then mash DI as you’re recovering from 5mp. There may be just enough time to get your DI out there before there’s actually makes contact. It might work.

[@iv941]

Have you even slept in the last two weeks

[@rooflemonger]

🙈

[@damiens4601]

I'm sure that thumbnail is totaly random

[@bulletproofman323]

I'm like a fat kid. Show me cake and I'll click. 👍 #corevalues

[@m0002856]

No idea why you keep saying that one person’s name so strangely. That’s clearly “Manon” the main villain of the Legend of Zelda series. And I’m from Texas so you can only imagine how that sounds. LOL

[@neon-lake]

I bet this is a joke but Manon is French its not a made up fantasy name obviously the pronunciation is different. I don't care how u pronounce it, but don't try to correct others when French is like a second language to them. "Ganon" short for Ganondorf is clearly not French, so that's how u say his name that's fine. Listen to how the announcer says it

[@ibrokemykeyboard]

get a whiff of that thumbnail

[@spartan4196]

Perfect thumbnail, no notes

[@loui5planks]

4:08 that is disgusting. I think I need to uninstall after seeing this

[@Mene0]

I'm noticing a lot of cammy butt in these thumbnails for some reason

[@Ricky-SC]

What is a whiff tho…? First fighting game for me, sorry!

[@neon-lake]

A miss

[@go-gogodlike6179]

A move that misses entirety. For example: If Ryu hits you crouch medium kick he can combo it into hadoken. If you block Ryu's crouch medium kick he can still go into hadoken making you block it too. BUT if Ryu misses his crouch medium kick he can't go into hadoken since he didnt hit you at all and is vulnerable until crouch medium kicks ends.