Double kick

A Double Kick is an attack that can be done in Super Mario Galaxy and its sequel, Super Mario Galaxy 2. It can be used to defeat many enemies and to use certain items. To accomplish this, Mario must run toward an enemy and spin when he gets close to the enemy. Then, near the end of his spin, Mario must perform a long jump by crouching quickly and jumping. Mario does a long jump, but he has a few sparkles around him, and when he is rising, he is able to defeat most enemies that are in his way. This is not shown in the instruction booklet, but it is shown in a video in the Super Mario Galaxy 2 Official Website.

Mario must time the attack right for it to work. If he long jumps at the beginning of the spin, he does a spin jump. If he long jumps too late, he does a long jump. This move can defeat certain enemies and can also break Item Crystals and activate Chance Cubes, Levers, and Gravity Arrows. However, it cannot break Crates.