"Duck" redirects here. For the unnamed duck character, seeDuck Hunt.

Crouching can be used to avoid someprojectiles.

Crouching (sometimes referred to asducking and internally labeledSquat inSuper Smash Bros. Melee'sdebug menu and in each games' files), is a ground-based position achieved by holding down on theControl Stick (D-pad on the standaloneWii Remote) when standing. Crouching shortens thecharacter'shurtbox, allowing them to dodge some high-profile attacks and projectiles, and can be used tocrouch cancel enemy attacks. FromBrawl onward, a crouching character can alsocrawl if they have the ability. InMelee, crouching is also used often to canceldashes. The crouch can then be stopped by simply stopping holding down on the Control Stick.

The utility that a crouch has in helping a character dodge attacks is highly dependent on the crouching animation and the character's overall size. Some characters can become very difficult to hit since they essentially hug the ground (such asKirby,Jigglypuff,Snake,Sheik andWii Fit Trainer). Other characters, however, barely lower themselves at all by crouching (such asMeta Knight,Bowser andPac-Man), making their crouches extremely limited in use. Other characters likeDonkey Kong and Bowser are so large that crouching barely makes a difference in their ability to dodge. All characters possess uniqueidle animations while crouching that replay constantly (such asLuigi,Mario, andDr. Mario looking around,King Dedede relaxing with his hand on his head, or theWii Fit Trainer doing push-ups).

Characters can activatedown tilt,down special anddown smash while crouching, allowing for some niche techniques in competitive play.Kazuya specifically has several attacks that can only be activated by already being in a crouching position. Also, repeatedly crouching in rapid succession is referred to as "teabagging" and is often done intentionally by players as a pseudo-taunt to disrespect and frustrate opponents.

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U digital manual description[edit]

"Tilt down to crouch and reduce the amount of knockback that results from enemy attacks."

Gallery[edit]

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  Mario crouching inMelee.

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  Mario holding his crouch inMelee.

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  Crouching decreases the size of hurtboxes. Shown here isKirby's hurtbox when he crouches inSmash 64.

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  King Dedede's crouch inUltimate.

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