Non-Engagement Move (Stealth Move)
Overview
A non-engagement move is any repositioning action performed without firing, prioritizing stealth, speed, or timing to avoid drawing attention or triggering opponent reactions.
Key Points
- Used when players must move without revealing position or intent.
- Relies heavily on timing windows such as reloads or angle resets.
- Common for flanking routes, depth adjustments, and forward bumps.
- Minimizes noise and visual cues that could alert opponents.
- Often paired with crawl routes, low posture, or silent transitions.
Details
Non-engagement moves are repositioning actions designed to avoid direct confrontation. Instead of trading paint or posting on angles, players exploit timing windows to slip into more advantageous positions. These movements rely on stealth and awareness rather than raw speed.
Examples include: - Sliding quietly into a deeper bunker - Crawling into snake without firing - Bumping wide when an opponent is looking elsewhere - Adjusting depth behind a lane without alerting a posted defender
Because these moves occur without shooting, opponents often fail to register them until it’s too late. The technique is essential for breaking stalemates, initiating flanks, or setting up multi-lane collapses.
Non-engagement moves require high game IQ. Players must recognize opponent posture changes, reload rhythms, eye-lines, and communication cues. Poorly timed non-engagement moves can turn into free eliminations.
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