Key Zone
Overview
A key zone is a high value area of the field that influences movement, shooting lanes, and overall control, even if it does not contain a bunker itself.
Key Points
- Represents a strategically important region of the field.
- Controls movement routes and engagement distances.
- Often sits between multiple major bunkers.
- Teams fight to control key zones even without direct cover.
- Understanding key zones improves field awareness.
Details
A key zone is an important area of the field that shapes movement and engagement opportunities. Unlike a key bunker, a key zone may be open space, a gap between bunkers, or a crossing point opponents must pass through.
Controlling a key zone allows a team to restrict opponent movement, deny access to strong angles, and dictate which side of the field becomes dominant.
Examples of key zones include: Gaps between mid field bunkers Wide tape corners Deep central lanes Open spaces behind powerful positions
Because key zones lack hard cover, they require timing, awareness, and active pressure from teammates positioned nearby.
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