Angled Shot
Overview
An angled shot is any shot taken from a non linear or diagonal trajectory that exploits bunker geometry, vertical differences, or off axis positioning to tag opponents who are otherwise protected.
Key Points
- Utilizes diagonal or off axis firing lines.
- Bypasses bunker edges that block straight line shots.
- Effective for tagging opponents during wraps or transitions.
- Often created after taking off angles or inside routes.
- Requires strong spatial awareness and posture control.
Details
Angled shots exploit geometry rather than raw gunfighting speed. Instead of shooting directly at a mirror opponent, a player fires at a diagonal that hits exposed surfaces or blindsides created by bunker shapes, stances, or posture errors.
Common applications include: Shooting an opponent’s pack or elbow from a diagonal so they cannot see you. Using vertical differences shooting downward or upward over obstacles. Exploiting inside/off angle positions to hit protected players.
Angled shots are extremely effective because they: Punish predictable players. Allow elimination without direct gunfights. Create asymmetric pressure that forces opponents into bad decisions.
Top level players train angled shooting by studying layouts, learning micro angles on each bunker, and constantly adjusting posture to access hidden lines opponents rarely expect.
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