To add to what Ryko said, when you fall next to someone and air-dodge (which you should do, and immediately act out of shield or keep shielding), there's FIVE FRAMES THAT YOU'RE VULNERABLE. There's times where you have to fall near someone, and there's also times where you can mindgame/approach the player, so I'm not going to say never fall near someone. However, if you constantly do, be prepared to get punished.
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