Tips on getting used to Guarding, Rolling, Ect

[MidniteBlaze]

Considering i mostly forget to do these things, I think I do pretty well. Throwing too I tend to forget...basically I'd obviously win more matches by upping the defensive game a bit. Any tips perhaps on how any of you got used to the idea of blocking/evading because I can never seem to remember to most of the time...

 

[Link he come to town...]

Well I just played game modes where i had to guard alot, I guess the best would be intense boss battles in Brawl, or you could play games where your goal is to guard or dodge all of their attacks until you die but not retaliate, except with shield grabbing.

Unrelated: the song in your sig is one of my favourite songs, I think Sidstyler is the best though.

 

[Dojo Sam]

Yeah, I had this problem too when I wanted to incorporate spot dodging into my Melee game.

This is going to sound lame, but you just need to practice. I'd go over replays and see where I could incorporate a defensive maneuver instead of doing something else. Above all, you'll need patience. Bad habits are hard to break, but good habits tend to be hard to pick up too. Eventually these maneuvers will become second nature.

Maybe you can tape onto your T.V. a piece of paper that says "DODGE" to remind yourself to do so. Dunno, your choice. :D