that 2nd last hit is a great example of Prep. Attack no counter no. Phase restarts - left steps forward inviting, right launches step lunge from feet AND hand before left begins the any commitment. Ergo, prep left, attack right. The important detail is how close they are, its prep partially due to Shikine being in range to hit and holding his action - preparing for a better opening than the one he has. The proof that the opening exists is Avola... literally taking it - taking over the initiative. Prep is way more visually evident than verbally evidential, so ah well.
