Head Exposure
Overview
Head exposure refers to how much of a player’s mask and upper profile becomes visible to opponents when engaging, peeking, or repositioning around a bunker.
Key Points
- One of the most targeted and vulnerable exposure zones.
- Influenced by posture, bunker contact, and snapshot mechanics.
- Directly affects survivability in gunfights.
- Poor head exposure results in easy chip shots.
- Requires tight movement sequencing and controlled peeks.
Details
Head exposure describes the visibility of a player’s mask and forehead area relative to opponent sightlines. Since the mask is often the highest and most protruding part of the body during peeks or engagements, improper head exposure results in immediate vulnerability to chip eliminations.
High-level players train to minimize head exposure through posture adjustments, tight bunker contact, controlled snapshot arcs, and precise lean angles. Even a slight overextension of the mask beyond bunker cover can reveal opponent angles, allowing crossfield shooters or mirrored players to land quick eliminations.
Managing head exposure is central to survivability, especially in tight positional battles such as snake corner fights, dorito mirror exchanges, and center-wedge engagements. Elite players treat head exposure as a micro-timing skill requiring practice and discipline.
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