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If you run for less than 10 frames, the game will force the run to continue for 10 total frames. We call this a "minimal run". The 2 frames after a minimal run DO NOT accept any inputs except for: - A+B - B+C - C+D - forward (continues running) #KOF2002UM (2/13)

Therefore, pressing any direction other than forward or pressing any single button during these two frames will not cause any action to occur. Your input will be "eaten". #KOF2002UM (3/13)

We call these two frames the "running recovery". All characters have this 2f of run recovery, except: - Nameless (3f) - Heidern (3f) - Kasumi (3f) - Benimaru (3f) - Iori (3f) - Yashiro (both forms) (3f) - Athena (1f) #KOF2002UM (4/13)

If you run for 11 frames or more, then you hit f+button or d/f+button, the button will be eaten if the forward is still held down for precisely 2 or 3 frames. (the frame after f+button, and the following frame) #KOF2002UM (5/13)

If the f+button is active for exactly 1 frame OR for 4 frames or more, the running button will execute as normal. #KOF2002UM (6/13)

To avoid a running button from being eaten, the best method is to run, then switch your directional input to ANY other direction than f or d/f, (including neutral) then press the button. #KOF2002UM (7/13)

If running a very short distance (10 running frames or less), then simply hit a button on or before the 10th frame of the run. #KOF2002UM (8/13)

When attempting a running throw, your input has a chance to be eaten if you input it as: -> run -> heavy attack -> back This is because of the forward input being held. (See tweet #5 above) #KOF2002UM (9/13)

To input a running throw, the f+button needs to be held for exactly 1 frame, because the 4 frame version will prevent you from getting a throw due to taking too long. Inputting back after these 4 frames is too late. #KOF2002UM (10/13)

To avoid this issue, input a running throw as follows: -> run -> neutral -> heavy+back #KOF2002UM (11/13)

Specifics on how throws are input: To input a throw, forward or back must be held for the 3rd and 4th frames after a heavy is pressed while in range. #KOF2002UM (12/13)

The direction you input doesn't matter for the 1st and 2nd frames after the heavy, as long as they are not both an upwards direction (you will jump). #KOF2002UM (13/13)