*sigh* a place i always use is the narrow path that leads straight from the north section to the south section. on that path it strikes 2 times then waits like 2 secs before another 2. it's realy quick and easy. i u want a place wer u don't have to keep stepping forward to were u once were, try the alcove with the qactuar stone and the chest that had the water ball. stand next to the southernmost wall then when u dodge a stirke tidus won't actually move but he won't get hit either, so all u need to do is press X at the rite time. however the strikes don't come here as frequently as the method i said above.