Skid Attack

The Skid Attack or simply Skid is a move performed by Sonic the Hedgehog. It first appeared in Sonic Advance 2 and later in Sonic Advance 3.

Usage
The Skid Attack is very similar in performance to the Somersault and the Slide, but possesses attributes unique to itself. Basically, the move is executed by having Sonic perform a normal somersault and then he slides along the ground while striking his enemy with his feet first before coming to a stop, much like the Somersault and the Slide. The range of this attack can be increased further by performing it while runing at high speeds.

Unlike the Somersault in Sonic Adventure 2, however, Sonic can reach greater distances and attack several enemies in a row by sliding at high speeds, where this Somersault has to be executed constantly to attack more than a few eneimes. Also, unlike the Somersault in Sonic Advance, Sonic does not perform the Spin Attack when fliping his body, thus the Skid Attack makes Sonic more vulnerable.

In comparison to the Slide, the Skid Attack does not have nearly the same range, but Sonic can perform it even when standing still (though the range will be much less), where the Slide can only be used when Sonic is in motion.

Super Skid
The Super Skid is the Skid Attack performed while Sonic is in Boost Mode. This gives Sonic a stronger Skid Attack while preserving his speed's momentum.

Fire Sliding
The Fire Sliding is a far more powerful version of the normal Skid Attack, where Sonic strikes with extreme force. Sonic can only use this move when having Knuckles as his partner in Sonic Advance 3.

Trivia

 * The Skid Attack uofficially appeared in Sonic Advance, as the third step in that version's Somersault and probably served as the foundation for the Skid Attack.