Circle her and feel her out.

Deciding you shouldn't rush in with this one, you stop just shy of her and strafe around her. She shoots you a puzzled expression, not expecting such a sudden change in tactics. Sonya was no newbie though, and recovered quickly. She circled you back for a moment before lunging low for your midsection.

You had to dance out of her reach, but the tricky Absol expected as much, her hands reaching out. It was only due to some fancy twisting that you managed to escape her grasp. This put you far off balance though, and Sonya's predictive powers saw that coming. Losing your balance, you fell to your back and Sonya was quick to seize her chance.

You have to think quickly to avoid her offense.