This is where the poke game really starts to take shape. If poking at your opponent is such a great idea, it stands to reason that your opponent is going to be poking at you as well. Why not use a punch instead? Once you understand these optimal ranges, you'll start to see your game plan take shape. If you're up close, a move with big range only serves a purpose if you predict they're running away. When you're using pokes, try and hit from the very edge of the range of the move.
The safest way to poke is, as it says up there, using your toes - or in Vega's case, let's say his nails.
