What is the proper way to hold an Arcade stick for 2d fighters?

[RadiantSvgun]

Hi again guys I'm back with another question. I'm trying to train my hands with the Tekken stick. Shooters don't give me a problem, but 2d fighters, I have a problem with. How should you hold the stick, or should I try a stick that looks like a ! instead of a ball-top stick like the tekken one?

[La4s]

It really depends on what type of stick you are using. Is it a balltop or a bat?

I can only speak for ball-top joysticks. I hold the balltop almost as if I am cradling it, but not totally underhand (it that makes any sense). I cradle the balltop in between my index and middle finger with my thumb as a guide just off center on the top of the balltop. This way is great for accuracy and control of your half circles, quarter circles, and dragon punches. If you want a little less control but faster movement try and place the shaft between your middle and ring finger.

The circular movements should feel like a rolling movement of the ball on your fingertips without it feeling like it is slipping. If you hold it too loose you will lose control of the stick and get inputs you don't want, but if you hold the stick to tight it will not jump back to the neutral position.

I hope this helps. This is just how I play with a balltop joystick and might not be ideal for your style of play.

[Pilotwings]

It really depends on what type of stick you are using. Is it a balltop or a bat.:above me:

[RadiantSvgun]

The Tekken 5 stick is a ball top.

[Pilotwings]

Soz about laughing at you La4s its just he told you it was a tekken balltop in his post. I think the problem most people have with 2d fighters is doing the big moves from right to left as your left arm just does not flow as well in that direction. All i can say is you have to practice more with what ever is troubling you. I also think some people are just naturally better with a stick plus it also helps if you can attach your stick to a surface to prevent it from moving or jumping about.

[La4s]

Soz about laughing at you La4s its just he told you it was a tekken balltop in his post. I think the problem most people have with 2d fighters is doing the big moves from right to left as your left arm just does not flow as well in that direction. All i can say is you have to practice more with what ever is troubling you. I also think some people are just naturally better with a stick plus it also helps if you can attach your stick to a surface to prevent it from moving or jumping about.

It is all good. I just didn't read the post close enough.

It all comes down to a comfort factor. I have been using joysticks for a fairly long time so most movement have become natural, but for someone just starting it takes a while to get truly comfortable.

[RadiantSvgun]

Thanks for the help, I'm not used to playing a fighter with a ball top. For 2d fighters, Im used to the Bat style, which works great for those of us with huge hands.

[skaar]

Use whatever works for you, honestly.

[Habeeb Hamusta]

I do the same thing La4s does with ball tops...I guess because I'm use to neo sticks. Anyways, his method is great because you do get all of the control of the stick without loosing to much speed. If you train your hand to play like this then speed won't be a problem.