Advanced Positioning and Angle Selection

Position selection determines engagement outcome. Pre-aiming an angle where enemies appear provides massive advantage. Professional players spend entire rounds perfectly positioning for one engagement. This seemingly passive gameplay is actually highly active decision-making about where enemies will appear.

Angle holding involves selecting positions with multiple advantages: clear sightlines to common enemy paths, cover from return fire, ability to rotate if enemies outnumber you, utility support from teammates. Holding an angle alone is dangerous; coordinate angles with teammates covering flanks.

Rotation routes matter: if you're holding far from objective, know your rotation path. Can you rotate safely? Does your route expose you to enemy utility? Do teammates cover your rotation? Poor rotation choices lead to getting caught mid-rotate, losing players unnecessarily. Smart positioning includes planning rotations before rounds start.

Off-angle positioning means holding unexpected locations where enemies don't expect you. Off-angles catch enemies off-guard and provide kills before they react. However, off-angles are exposed—if enemies identify you, they've got your position. Use off-angles strategically, not as default positioning.