Crossfield Shot

A crossfield shot is an angle taken from one wire or zone of the field toward opponents positioned on the opposite wire or opposite third. This shot type often produces unexpected eliminations because opponents focused on local gunfights may forget or misjudge how exposed they are to diagonal pressure.

Crossfield shots are especially effective when opponents are:

- Wrapping aggressively around their bunker - Battling heavily with a mirror opponent - Transitioning between levels (e.g., snake 1 to snake 2) - Reloading or switching hands

Back players and corner players commonly use crossfield shots to punish mistakes, assist teammates in gunfights, and stabilize control over a side. Because such shots can bypass bunkers that protect against forward attacks, communication grids must include crossfield threat warnings.

In coordinated teams, crossfield pressure is often tied to lane control. For example, a dorito player may apply downfield pressure while a back-center player watches a crossfield gap for wrap attempts. If the opponent turns their gun inward, they expose their pack to the crossfield shooter.

Crossfield shots also influence pacing. A single unexpected elimination can remove an anchor, collapse a wire, or give a team the green light to push aggressively. Thus, players constantly scan crossfield lanes even when focused on their immediate battles.

The angle becomes even more impactful on asymmetrical layouts or fields with large, staggered bunkers that create uneven gaps. Skilled players learn which bunkers inadvertently expose pack lines or zones to crossfield threats.