Trap Angle
Overview
A trap angle is a pre established shooting angle designed to punish predictable opponent movements, catching them as they enter or exit a bunker with limited ability to react.
Key Points
- Relies on predicting opponent movement timing and pathing.
- Used to secure eliminations during bumps, wraps, or breakout transitions.
- Often set from power positions or zone control nodes.
- Requires discipline to maintain the angle until the trap triggers.
- Pairs with crossfield communication to time collapses.
Details
A trap angle is a calculated position where a player holds a lane in anticipation of an opponent entering it. Unlike structural lanes, which rely on static bunker geometry, trap angles exploit predictable human patterns expected bumps, common wrap attempts, or habitual exposure rhythms.
Players create trap angles by: Posting early and waiting for the opponent to commit Combining pressure moves that funnel the opponent into a certain path Using communication to coordinate multi lane traps Disguising their angle so the opponent believes it’s safe
When executed correctly, trap angles result in clean, uncontested eliminations. They are highly effective in snake entry points, Dorito bumps, and mid grid depth shifts.
The key to a successful trap angle is patience. Breaking posture early or over adjusting reveals the trap and allows the opponent to survive.
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