Wall slide

A wall slide is a basic part of Mario's movement, and it is most commonly used to initiate a wall jump but can also be canceled with a cap throw. When a wall slide is initiated, Mario will slowly slide down the wall with a very low acceleration and max speed.

Properties

A wall slide can be initiated by pressing against a wall while in midair, as long as Mario is not rolling, diving, or long jumping. After a wall slide is initiated, Mario can move slightly left or right if the control stick is held in either direction. Pressing A or B while sliding will begin a wall jump.

A wall slide will be terminated if the player performs a wall jump or cap throw, if Mario lands on the ground or bounces on an object or enemy, or if Mario slides off the wall.

If Mario wall jumps or cap throws away from the wall while wall sliding, he will no longer be able to cap bounce. However, if Mario slides off the wall instead, he will retain his cap bounce.