Entry Path
Overview
An entry path is the planned movement line a player takes from the breakout into their first bunker, designed to balance speed, survivability, and early-game tactical positioning.
Key Points
- Determines how quickly and safely a player reaches their opening bunker.
- Shaped by field layout, bunker geometry, and opponent laning tendencies.
- Often rehearsed to optimize sprint lines and minimize exposure.
- Varies by role: snake, dorito, center, and insert players differ in routes.
- Critical for both survival and early map influence.
Details
Entry paths are preplanned or reactive routes players take from the start gate into their assigned breakout bunkers. These paths determine survival likelihood during the high-risk opening seconds of a point. Effective entry paths minimize time in exposed lanes and optimize approach angles that avoid predictable streams of paint.
Snake players often use low profile diagonal entry paths, incorporating slides or dives to beat crossfield lanes. Dorito-side attackers use straight or slightly curved sprint lines depending on bunker spacing and known threats. Center players typically take compact, controlled entry paths to avoid early elimination while enabling rapid lane contributions.
Teams rehearse entry paths extensively during layout practice, refining angles, speed cadence, and body posture. Mastery of entry paths strengthens breakout stability, prevents early body loss, and sets the foundation for midgame positioning.
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