Fire Control

Fire control is the strategic framework behind how a player manages their shooting throughout a point. It includes decisions about when to shoot aggressively, when to maintain denial lanes, when to conserve paint, and when to bait opponents with controlled exposure.

Strong fire control requires:

- Timing discipline – waiting for opponents to over-extend or reveal themselves. - Purposeful lane denial – holding key routes without overshooting. - Communication awareness – coordinating fire based on teammate movement. - Paint management – preventing unnecessary consumption while maintaining pressure.

In competitive formats, where paint costs and tactical endurance matter, poor fire control can leave players vulnerable during reloads or unable to maintain a lane during critical engagement moments.

Fire control also plays a major role in manipulating opponent behavior. For example, rhythmic bursts may encourage an opponent to tuck in, while sudden aggressive volleys may bait out reactionary trades.

Back players, in particular, must master fire control to support front players, prevent bumps, and stabilize their team’s structure throughout the point.