Backstep Roll



The Backstep Roll is one of Blanka's special attacks. Executed by charging back, then pressing forward and kick, Blanka backflips backwards and then rapidly somersaults in a high arc forward. How high and far the somersault goes depends on the kick button pressed; light kick performs the smallest jump and heavy kick the biggest, however the attack is also EX-able for an even bigger (and faster) jump. If Blanka hits the opponent, they will be sent flying while Blanka bounces off of them to a safe distance; this bounce to safety occurs even if the attack is blocked, making the move a relatively safe tactic from a distance. However, Blanka is vulnerable during the backflip and so the move is not usually a good idea at close range. Finally, because of the height of the attack, the move has considerable cross-up potential.