What do I need to do when the square symbol pops up during an enethe attack

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In the Last of Us, an enemy sometimes will pounce me and grapple.

A sort of quick-time event popups up with a square symbol bouncing around the screen; it seems to respond to my joystick movement to position itself on the screen, but I don't know if it's true.

What is this quick time event and how do I win the tussle? My game plan so far has been smashing square and wobbling the joystick but I'd like to know for sure.

Best Answer

Just smash on the square button like the dickens.