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Due to Blanka's excellent defensive and neutral tools, Zangief struggles a good deal in this matchup. | |||
==== Punishing Horizontal Blanka Ball ==== | |||
Light and Medium Blanka balls are incredibly negative on block and leave Blanka quite close to Zangief, allowing Zangief to punish with 2HK for a safejump. Alternatively, Zangief can burn meter for a more powerful Drive Rush punish. | |||
Heavy Blanka Ball sends Blanka further out, requiring Zangief to contest it on the way in with Double Lariat or 2MP. Luckily, it also has greater startup, allowing Zangief to better react to it. | |||
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Blanka

Due to Blanka's excellent defensive and neutral tools, Zangief struggles a good deal in this matchup.
Punishing Horizontal Blanka Ball
Light and Medium Blanka balls are incredibly negative on block and leave Blanka quite close to Zangief, allowing Zangief to punish with 2HK for a safejump. Alternatively, Zangief can burn meter for a more powerful Drive Rush punish.
Heavy Blanka Ball sends Blanka further out, requiring Zangief to contest it on the way in with Double Lariat or 2MP. Luckily, it also has greater startup, allowing Zangief to better react to it.Cammy
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