Corner Bunker
Overview
A corner bunker is a field position located at the outermost left or right boundary of a competitive layout, providing wide-angle control, anchor stability, and containment pressure.
Key Points
- Defines the extreme edges of tournament fields.
- Offers long cross-field visibility and containment leverage.
- Often anchors defensive structures and zone control.
- Critical for shutting down wide pushes or wrap attempts.
- Requires strong discipline, survivability, and communication.
Details
Corner bunkers are the far-left and far-right anchor positions on a modern speedball layout. They typically function as stable defensive nodes that can establish strong wide control early in the game. Because corners access some of the longest cross-field sightlines, they influence both breakout survival and midgame locking strategies.
Their importance lies in containment: a disciplined corner player prevents opponents from freely wrapping wide bunkers or executing aggressive bumps. Effective corner play requires minimal unnecessary movement, constant lane maintenance, and precise communication to the center and insert players. Corners also support survivability players must maintain tight posture under pressure while delivering controlled, high-quality gunfights.
At higher levels, corners shape match tempo. Losing a corner early weakens tape control, forces the team inward, and increases susceptibility to wraps and pinch angles. Conversely, retaining both corners gives a team strong map stability and counter-attack potential.
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