- "Can be used after blocking an attack to quickly turn a defensive position into an offensive one."
- —Street Fighter 6
The Reverse Russian Kick (リバースロシアンキック Ribāsu Roshian Kikku?) is Zangief's Drive Reversal, introduced in Street Fighter 6.
| Classic |  + + (While blocking or during Drive Parry) |
|---|---|
| Modern | + (While blocking or during Drive Parry) |
Description[]
Executed by pressing forward plus Heavy Punch and Heavy Kick (or pressing forward and Drive Impact for Modern Control), Zangief delivers a huge stomp kick to knock his opponent away.
Tactics[]
As a Drive Reversal, Reverse Russian Kick serves as a way for Zangief to escape offensive pressure being applied to him; similar to Alpha Counter or V-Reversal. It cost 2 bars of Drive Gauge. This move can be only be performed when Zangief is in blockstun or on a successful Drive Parry. Upon activation, Zangief is fully invincible during the startup and active frames of this move. On hit, it inflicts decent amount of provisional damage. Reverse Russian Kick can also break armor. It is also effective in keeping the opponent in the corner should they attempt to force their way out.
Trivia[]
- This move is arguably based on a popular professional wrestling move called the Big Boot.
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