Stage Control Guide - Smash Ultimate

The long-awaited stage control guide is here! Find out how to use your positioning to rack up some super nasty damage.
Oh, and biweekly uploads are back now :)
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[@JagSamurott]

I love how immediately after the pirate ship example all the in-game examples are on the pirate ship stage

[@CortaviyDjo321]

With the Hero from 8

[@AshenDemon]

Your like count: 294 Toll Way in Chicago: I-294 You pay money every few miles confirmed?!!! 🤯🤯😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲

[@bradens.3125]

That analogy to the pirate on the ship was too relatable it happens all the time

[@improbablythatpunchguyonyt7782]

UGH SAME JUST THIS MONTH I WALKED THE PLANK 10 TIMES

[@pixel-hy4jx]

Toptierganon that’s what you get for watching animu

[@BromanderInChief]

Stage control: *exists* Wii Fit Trainer: lol wtf is that

[@de7mon7eup85]

lol true 😂

[@furjaden8553]

Yeah idk what it is either, as a Jigglypuff main, I’m always in the advantage state

[@luke1118]

“Wait your suppose to be able to hit characters in front of you?”

[@olbluelips]

The ball is a stage control tool

[@dary3]

Who needs that thing am I right

[@dredahalomaster1]

"Running is usually pretty safe" Unless you're falcon

[@BattleBalloon]

dre154 or sonic

[@sheeeesh9745]

@@BattleBalloon or little mac

[@magic4266]

Or mewtwo

[@BananaBoySSB]

Note on the Bill Nye comment: The joke was purely a jab at the hilariously bad episode of Bill Nye Saves the World. In it, he refers to sex being on a spectrum, which, from my understanding, most can agree that there are only 2 biological sexes. In no way did I intend to jab at those with Gender Dysphoria or confusion related to their gender identity. I (selfishly) used the two different words interchangably to avoid having to say "sex" in a video, since my channel has always been family-friendly. I have many friends in the LGBTQ+ community and hope you all can understand that I meant no harm from the joke. tl:dr - Trans rights

[@grimmbleaper9981]

BananaBoySSB i like how no one even commented on this

[@aspennnnnnnn]

I'm probably alone in it but I'm really relieved that you commented on this. Thank you, smash father.

[@phoenixgage9500]

i appreciate the hell outta you saying this. ik this comments a year old but thanks for the clear-up

[@actuallybrady]

I get inexplicably excited whenever banana boy uploads :)

[@unssuccessful]

Do you mean excited?

[@actuallybrady]

@@unssuccessful shiii , yeah

[@actuallybrady]

@@unssuccessful thanks!

[@SwagZombie]

Gr1mADHD yeah it’s like a full moon barely occurs

[@Moss_Dude]

He is the smash bros equivalent of Particular mushroom

[@HeroZyus]

It's over Anakin. I have the high ground.

[@hanakoshirakawa4951]

You underestimate my stage control!

[@MorphRed]

HAAAAAAAA

[@alabph]

That pirate analogy was the best explanation of stage control I've every seen/heard.

[@henkiestudios5117]

Happens to me all the time

[@xavierbucher5405]

God I love all of the random Evangelion garbage in this

[@derpingufin4765]

yoshi touch and go

[@w2krispy138]

@@derpingufin4765 Thog dont care

[@derpaboopderp1286]

Der Pingufin thog dont care

[@captainquickscope8414]

BananaBoy said: "Nihong wa sugoku tanoshi-kata" "Japan was very fun!!" I'm a certified weeb.

[@dumithegreat3892]

gross. sounds like you should be watching Friends instead.

[@MagmarFire]

Careful, they'll have us walk the plank for that!

[@mariobeltrangarcia5367]

Ah, a man of culture

[@CatShapedDonut]

Lol

[@Yoker220]

Nihon* not “Nihong”

[@SomebodytoRemember]

These videos have helped so much, I finally hit double digits GSP from these!

[@henkiestudios5117]

How can you get to double digits GSP???? You got less than a 100!?!? How??

[@boiboi4581]

One of my best players in Canada, faced you in evo His name is BreaD

[@syemobius8788]

banana bread

[@sf_cause2069]

@@syemobius8788 aT WoRK brO?! hELL yEs!

[@dragonwingz1]

Shoutout Ottawa

[@boiboi4581]

@@dragonwingz1 ottawa gang was here

[@minecrafter50926]

BKR BKR BKR

[@Pslamist]

Nice animations! Thank you, missed you Banana Boy. *It's only nautral*

[@CCuppy29]

6:48 “he’s going to jump on to the stage!”

[@jonathancrane6161]

your smash terminology guide was in ZeRo's "up next"

[@Regalhound]

Yeh?

[@juneru2]

seeing neutral, advantage and disadvantage as different areas of the stage/offstage really gave me a clearer perspective! simple and to the point as always, great video!

[@jimsface]

I’ve watched a LOT of videos like this in my time getting back into smash. Yours are the most helpful. Good work and thank you!

[@pintitledploose9484]

2:18 Everyone: uhhhhhhh Plant mains: 🅱️ (ptooie)

[@FrameDataVGC]

I've got my first tourney tomorrow and I'm so excited! (Also very nervous.) I just wanted to say that I probably wouldn't have ever entered this tournament or even have gotten into competitive smash if it wasn't for you! Thanks man! Keep doing what you're doing!

[@kadinlusardi9569]

Most of this stuff I already know, but for some reason I'm always compelled/excited to watch it! Keep up the great content!

[@cattastic3988]

oh hey a useful video for falcon mains... you've made my day BananaBoySSB

[@PumpedAaron]

Im glad you acknowledged the broad nature of your advicw on stage control. Different characters actually have better stage control on the edges of the stage, provided they can get good hits in and properly bait their opponent.

[@UltimateTS64]

You always upload the video I need to improve. Like I'll sit there and be like I need to improve in (blank) and then you upload a video covering that exact thing, thank you

[@buslgal3385]

I’ve been waiting all day for this video and I loved it. Also I liked the persona 4 clip thank you.

[@ghtwb4]

Your content its great, so useful! also, the way you complement your arguments with game-examples and anime/paint images make them really enjoyable! thanks!

[@krulesa7024]

You reminded me that i had popcorn So i cooked it lmao

[@catcherj1080]

King k Rules I made popcorn in preparation to watch KZbin and this was the first video I clicked on. He read my mind.

[@nitrodyne676]

His voice sounds so devoid of emotion and yet so full of it at the same time.

[@TheGabeGas]

Was just re-watching your videos earlier today, thanks for another great video! (:

[@daniglez2354]

You should have more subscribers, your content is amazing. Loved the video.

[@surehyper4491]

“Japan was really fun!!” You’re welcome.

[@viscosity7893]

"Some characters have quick option out of shield" Shows Zelda's Neutral b

[@enjoylife1671]

aHEm Bowser up b

[@goziz2651]

Yes. I do love your upload schedule

[@SussyBaka_irl]

This video will seriously come in handy in the future. Keeping stage control is super difficult.

[@Mistah_L]

I’m trying to sleep, but banana boi HAD to upload. Now I gotta support him or whatever lmao

[@nonstickmeat]

Banana you really help out a lot mate. Good day to you.

[@bigbutt5647]

Love the videos bud keep up the good work👍🏻💚

[@pierreaoun9600]

6:48 “HE’S GOING TO JUMP!!!”

[@sheeeesh9745]

Ok Bboy dude I gotta thank ya, I went to tourney for the second time today, thanks to your tutorials I learnt how to gain stage control and went from 200% at ledge to beating my opponent who was only at 13 when I was cornered, your vids help so thanks dude!

[@overachieverz2481]

A new video! I can learn how to be good at smash!

[@jessiem.8301]

Great video dude!

[@coulsonknight]

Thanks for your great tips and awesome videos!

[@TheF0xskibidbopmmdada]

Snake is op as hell He can control the entire stage and the area around it

[@wlt3585]

I just checked your channel yesterday and afterwards you uploaded

[@FabulousJejmaze]

Oh baby you're back

[@bulletbard2489]

Hey man thank you for the tips they have helped me in my schools group in which we have small tourneys I actually won last week because of your vids thank you

[@xenonmark7749]

I needed just this. Thx man

[@mageferago]

I can only thank you, for this video

[@Alienh.]

Come on! Falling bowser up air? That killed me

[@awkwardvulpix3085]

You honestly really opened my eyes to some stuff this video. I'll keep it in mind from now on. In local smash tournaments that I've joined, I've never really taken advantage of stage control. I've of course juggled and stuff if they were above, because free damage is gr8. But I've never tried reading their moves and reactions. Maybe I can finally win more than 2 sets with some practice. My final goal is top 4, which is unlikely, but it's a goal lol. Out of 25, it shouldn't be impossible

[@DroBlue]

Thank you this was very helpful!

[@usercreepon]

thank you banana man

[@Gau9e]

Yo. That pirate illustration opened my eyes to a whole new world.

[@Me41687]

Lets go Banana Boy!

[@NightFore]

6:28 *Palutena eyes* BananaBoySSB: "Broken"

[@jubigabe]

that chris hansen at the beginning was smooooth

[@comettitun8087]

Great video

[@WalterWillNot]

great vid!

[@Echo_SSBM]

When it comes to how to control the stage, I always think there is a bubble and being like spongebob you like bubbles and never want to pop it, and try to get the opponent as far away from the bubble, and your having something to protect. Weird analogy but It definitely works for me.

[@amazinblasian117]

Oh man. That Bill Nye joke absolutely floored me. Keep up the good work!

[@giscardboulou5886]

Thank you for the pleTHOra of information sir. Very helpful!

[@juliantorres5138]

Lets go banana boy!!!

[@chan-nn9zi]

WE STAN A KZbin KING

[@CatShapedDonut]

This helped my main (kirby) alot

[@baleohhay7983]

That pirate bit was so good

[@moose7560]

Thanks for the Nostalgic mario wii music :D

[@myriad4657]

I was gonna go to sleep because it was 11pm but I saw that notification and thought sleep can wait

[@aperson5182]

0:52 reminds me of what my parents tried to do to me after they caught me watching anime

[@ashtonallen7524]

Thank you so much Bannana Boy for these videos. They are so helpful and I was able to take a game off of Valor last Saturday. Warning:( these videos can help you improve. players hate him.)

[@bluryach]

thank you bantman boy

[@CortaviyDjo321]

К, so english is not my mother tongue, but just seeng your videos once makes me (feel) smart (in smash). Thx m8.

[@ryanodd4149]

Could you make a video explaining which characters favor aggressive or passive play?

[@hedgehogexe8357]

'You want to be the pirate on the ship' - uses Hero's pirate looking alt on Pirate Ship

[@jo_nm9484]

The comparison you did at the beginning was the most accurate thing I have seen in my life

[@znerd3664]

I love how banana boy slammed zero for an in-depth 20 minute video

[@sirknight69]

Me, an Isabelle main who never sees Isabelle in these types of vids: 2:18 LOOK GARY THERE I AM

[@chieffanLJ27]

I was legit just thinking i need a BBOY vid lmao

[@YOUTY209]

So I recently watched your video "Is competitive smash worth it?" I had a question: basically you said if you enjoy it at a high level, then yes. My question is, what do you think are the qualities that can be associated with enjoying that high level play? Obviously it's impossible to predict perfectly whether someone is the "type" to enjoy something before they've actually tried, but it takes a lot of time to get to that level when you don't even know whether you'll like it or not. As a comparison, I have quite a few friends who went to college to major in engineering, and after spending 4 years on their education they then find that they don't enjoy it 6 months into starting work as an engineer. Obviously you can't say for sure whether someone will enjoy it or not, but in the case of engineering you can at least find good indicators. So I could ask, do you enjoy math and science? Do you like task-oriented work? Do you mind working at a desk most of the day? Do you like applied mathematics or abstract mathematics? As another example, someone could say that competitive Civilization is very fun, but if you aren't a patient person it's probably not for you. TL;DR, what are the things YOU enjoy about competitive smash, what do you see in common across competitive players, and are there any traits you would say are likely to mean someone won't enjoy it? Open to answers from people in comments too! Would love to know whether this hobby is for me before I sink a couple hundred hours into it :)

[@dertrissel9694]

Although I'm not a pro player by any means I think I can help you. In my opinion you don't need to become a pro in order to get an idea of it. You should ask yourself "What do I like about the game?" Is it the casual aspect? Do you enjoy playing around a bit and not taking the game too serious? Or are you more of the competitive type that really enjoys the complexity and decision making in the game. I for example completely fell in love with the variety the game offers me and the freedom of plays I can express myself with. That in combination with the fact that I'm pretty competitive by nature and that I like theory crafting and finding out the best possible way of doing something made competitive Smash quite attractive to me, which is why I enjoy competing against others. As with every hobby, you'll get a grasp of what it's like being a pro every second you actually do the hobby, because most aspects that make a hobby enjoyable for competitors can already be experienced at lower levels of play. Hope I could help you. ✌️

[@YOUTY209]

@@dertrissel9694 Much appreciated

[@lugiagalaxy3849]

i HATE it when im on a pirate ship and im caught watching anime and then get mauled by sharks :(((( ALSO GREAT VIDEO AS ALWAYS !!

[@Teddy-od7lp]

Oh, look, he is alive :D

[@zewitshe3608]

helpful af thankssssss

[@WillLittle123]

*nice* job on hitting 69k subs

[@EthanGrace938]

This is helpful

[@quetzol2006]

How do I deal with invincibility when my opponent is re-spawning because I lose all stage control when I take a stock, then leading into getting punished and then downhill from there

[@jacobneves635]

Could you possibly do a video on edge guarding in the future

[@bdhjzbcdhz971]

This is pretty helpful as my stage control is terrible and my spacing is non-existent.

[@buddafingaz2743]

Learning time :D

[@NoireKR]

glad you had fun in japan but my video.

[@Nick-oy9cf]

Congratulations on 69k subs

[@Dubile]

you're very helpful

[@FlappyCat-ef6oq]

sick

[@sam-vs4tm]

Time to be good at smash

[@trashbomb]

YES

[@cib3r708]

this probably will be an unpopular opinion but i like to work passivley in the corner for some reason that i can't even figure out then again i play ike taking up half the stage with good post - 2-frame options dk with good throws and spikes bowser that can hardly be launched anyway shulk with the jump monado for a almost guarenteed recovery and wolf with great aerials and 2-frames so yeah im trying to work on this specifically along with not getting too nervous and adapting

[@mozartthegreat7139]

Can you make a video about fighting small characters? I can never seem to get combos when playing against them with mario.

[@metainstincts1983]

That moment when the little Mac main gets dominating stage control

[@BKenderman]

Chadyu learns stage control to succeed at gaining the truth.

[@LucasMBoysOurRoy]

Project DIVA is coming to Switch babyyyyyyy

[@caivondavenez3854]

For the first time ever I'm not late

[@Vistantt]

congrats on 69k

[@johnjohndasamus5924]

goood video