The Drill Spin is first introduced in New Super Mario Bros., where it can be performed after the player jumps off a Spin Block. While Mario or Luigi is in the air, the player should press and hold . In this game, unlike with a Ground Pound, there is no way to stop a Drill Spin.
The Drill Spin appears in New Super Mario Bros. Wii, where it can be performed by characters in their Propeller forms when is pressed. Unlike in the previous game, the Drill Spin from the Propeller Mushroom lasts only as long as is held; the Drill Spin can be stopped and started several times in midair.
New Super Mario Bros. U / New Super Luigi U / New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe[edit]
The move reappears in New Super Mario Bros. U and New Super Luigi U, keeping the same mechanics as in the previous game.
Super Mario Maker / Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS / Super Mario Maker 2[edit]
* In version 1.20 or later • ** In version 1.30 or later • *** In version 1.40 or later • † Only in the Wii U version. • ‡ Only in the Nintendo 3DS version