# 08 Smear Frames

Smear frames communicate speed and direction.

## Use Smears For

- Fast punches
- Sword or shield trails
- Dash frames
- Lightning attacks
- Impact transitions

## Do Not Use Smears For

- Idle
- Slow heavy windup
- UI text
- Precision hitbox frames that need exact read

```text
good smear

O====>
|
/\
```

```text
bad smear noise

O-.-.>
|
/\
```