No, you're supposed to run up to the opponent's face and mash buttons from disadvantage.
Free Step Dodge
Force_of_Nature
SaihateDYNAMO
Lately people online (mainly in 5) are starting to complain when they see people actually playing the game properly. Knowing how to space properly is important imo but you can't tell them that...
Chaos
Its 2020 and people still tripping? LOL