Smash directional influence From SmashWiki, the Super Smash Bros. wiki (Redirected from Smash DI ) Jump to: navigation , search start content SmashWiki Top Snake using SDI against Captain Falcon's Knee. Smash directional influence , commonly shortened to Smash DI, SDI , or known as Hitstun Shuffling in SSB4 , is a mechanic that allows players to slightly alter their position during the freeze frames of being hit by an attack. Tapping the control stick (or C-Stick in Brawl and SSB4 ) in any direction during freeze frames will slightly move their character in that direction, allowing them to potentially escape multi-hit moves or certain combos . SDI can also be used to move into a wall or ceiling in order to tech near-instantly or to (very minimally) increase the distance from the blast line that the attack is about to send them towards. Despite its near-ide...