How do I lose the habit of mashing buttons?

[alvare]

You just need to move the stick faster. Then practice smashing even faster.

Slowing down is for bears. Do you wanna be a bear or a cool mosquito?

[ff17cloud]

but wat if its just a d-pad? ohh, u didnt expect that

[Marionette Pwii]

try slowing down and put in your commands as fluently as you can.take your time with it pretty much.