Cross Move
Overview
A cross move is a bunker-to-bunker advancement made diagonally across the field, exploiting timing, blind spots, and pressure from supporting teammates to gain a stronger angle.
Key Points
- Diagonal bunker move executed across field lines rather than forward.
- Used to break crossfield stalemates and change angles on opponents.
- Requires suppression support and precise timing.
- Effective for surprising opponents who expect vertical or horizontal moves.
- Often opens new shooting lanes into bunkers previously protected.
- Risk increases when opponents hold wide crossfield lanes.
Details
A cross move is an intentional, often high-risk bunker movement where a player advances diagonally rather than straight upfield or laterally. This movement shifts the player into a new angle of attack, frequently disrupting established shooting patterns.
Cross moves are used to exploit defensive gaps created when opponents focus too heavily on vertical or mirrored lanes. By crossing field lines, a player can expose the side of bunkers that opponents normally feel safe in, enabling key eliminations.
Executing a cross move requires precise timing. Players typically coordinate with teammates to apply pressure or lane over defenders to blind them during the move. Misreading timing can result in running directly into opponent guns holding crossfield shots.
Cross moves are especially valuable in tournament layouts where mirrored bunkers create predictable engagements. By crossing into a new line, the moving player gains unpredictable positions and can support teammates by breaking defensive locks.
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