Real-Time Adjustment

Real-time adjustment describes how players respond to the constant changes that occur during a point. Opponents are eliminated, teammates move, angles open and close, and paint volumes rise and fall. Players who adjust quickly to these changes can help keep the team’s overall structure stable and can also take advantage of new opportunities.

Examples of real-time adjustment include shifting a lane when an opponent bumps into a new bunker, changing focus to a different side when a teammate is eliminated, or rotating into a new position when a zone becomes open. These adjustments may be small, such as moving a step along a bunker edge, or larger, such as switching to a different bunker entirely.

The ability to adjust effectively depends on several inputs: visual checks, communication from teammates, and an understanding of how the layout responds to changes. For instance, if a certain bunker is known to anchor a group of lanes, seeing that bunker become vacant may immediately suggest that a nearby player should fill the space or alter their lane to cover the gap.

Real-time adjustment can help prevent collapses when unexpected events occur and can also highlight moments when the field briefly becomes more favorable. The term provides a way to talk about in-point flexibility without prescribing a specific action or scheme.