CS2 Mechanical Framework - Sync & On Your Toes

In this video I explain my thoughts on how "synced mechanics" and an "on your toes" approach can help you win more duels by being ready to counter-strafe as often as possible. I'll paste a loose version of the topics below, but for more details on each point and bonus tips be sure to watch the whole video. If you want a quick rundown on one or all of the mechanics, I'll link my playlist to the concept overviews below. Thanks so much for watching, and please let me know your thoughts in the comments!

CS Mechanics Playlist:
   • Counter-Strafing 101 - Counter-Strike's Mo...  

Main Points from Video:
Synchronize
Think about it as a product of your strafing, mouse movements, and shooting all being perfectly synchronized without any wasted movement or time
This requires a perfect keypress length for coming to a complete stop without creating velocity in the opposite direction
This requires crosshairmovements that are tracking your target player or angle, and making adjustments to account for your own movement, the enemies movement, as well as adjusting properly to stopping motion of the counter-strafe
Finally, this also requires timing the your first shot perfectly at the time your velocity hits zero, and ideally strafing away again at the exact moment you are done firing

On Your Toes Approach
Dont get caught flat footed, staying in one spot for more than a beat after stopping
This includes crouching, or just standing still waiting for someone to repeek you
Peek primarily with A and D to set yourself up for fast counter-strafes and to be as hard of a target as possible
Be particular about when you commit to sprays. Be intentional about when you’re practicing your spray control vs practicing proper fight engagement

Taking Space
Pre-Aim + Counter-Strafe Off-Angles
Practice disciplined space-taking
Inch forward on angles, stay on your toes, press W when you’re moving away from exposure, and only A or D when moving towards exposure
Try to keep your crosshair at the currently exposed headlevel instead of through the wall at the next angle until you've confirmed you have the space
In situations where you need to take space and move forward into a contested area without cover, feather w at the start of your sideways strafes, and release w a moment before you plan to counter-strafe

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:33 Peek Mechanics
0:45 Movement
1:42 Aim
2:29 Synced Mechanics
3:05 Practicing Sync
5:33 On Your Toes Approach
6:15 Examples
7:26 Taking Space w/ No Cover
8:59 Taking Space w/ Cover
9:59 Recap
10:23 Goodbye