For example, this relatively universal anti-air combo:
- 5K > 2H > j.S > dj.S > (j.H) > SVV > KD
...may not be optimal, but it secures some damage and a knockdown to continue offense. It can be used whenever a Clean Hit Sidewinder seems impossible, or when fighting a character with an unfamiliar, character-specific Clean Hit hitbox. Universal combos let you play the game more instead of grinding in training mode.
That said, Sol combos are fun to practice. You can choose the experience you want with the character.