Talk to me about diagonal inputs on a hitbox

So, I'm a hitbox player. Standard controllers tend to hurt my hands lol. But my trouble is the diagonal inputs. Like, quarter motions, back,down,forward are very strange. Let me show you;



If you're unfamiliar with hitbox (well, this one at least) the white buttons are my directions. My ring finger is on back, middle on down, pointer forward and the large white button is used by the thumb of my other hand for up/jump. I'm sure you can see how the jump button location makes some inputs ... Difficult to put it mildly lol.

Anyone have any tips? Is there a button layout you think could make it less awkward? Will I adjust, or should I consider a new controller for this? Any advice is greatly appreciated

 

It just takes time; after that itbecomes second nature. Remember to take breaks after long practice sessions. Each time you come back to the Hitbox your muscle memory will kick in and you'll realize how much more accustomed you are to it than previously.

 

btw here's the closest you'll find to an official hitbox thread here:

http://virtuafighter.com/threads/your-thoughts-on-hitbox.16260/