Same. But Squall is exactly the type to take a game too seriously.

With his attempt deflected and she's trying to move around him, he decides to move away, take a moment to regroup and reset their positions.

Which of course means this is the perfect time for a drone to pass by as he stands up and slam into his chest. It's going fast enough to knock him over into an awkward sprawl near her. He's aware he needs to move now more than ever but he's still winded for precious seconds.