Roll



Roll is a tactical-evasive move introduced in the Street Fighter Alpha  series. The move is self-explanatory; the user rolls forwards, how far depending on the strength of the button pressed. Ken first used this move, and Akuma also is able to use it, though his version is called "forward roll".

This is an excellent and quick move to use to counter an approaching opponent, throw off the aim of their attacks, or simply mess with them. This attack oddly does not fill up the Super Combo Gauge at all.

Ken also has a "fake-out" or "pretend" roll, by doing a quarter circle forward and taunt. In this, he will roll forward, fall down, and get up. This is good for mindgames, but one must remember Ken is fully vulnerable during it. He can do this infinitely.