Under Cover Path
Overview
An under cover path is a movement route that keeps a player concealed behind bunkers, terrain, or structural blind spots, minimizing exposure while transitioning between positions.
Key Points
- Uses bunker shadows, low crawl zones, and blind angles for safe movement.
- Reduces visibility to opponents controlling dominant lanes.
- Often used by snake players and flanking attackers.
- Relies on precise field walking knowledge and timing discipline.
- Supports stealth, surprise entries, and deep penetration plays.
Details
An under cover path refers to any movement route that keeps a player visually concealed from opponents by leveraging bunker geometry, elevation, or shadows. These paths are especially important for snake side movement, where crawling lanes and bunker gaps allow players to reposition without being seen.
Under cover paths typically follow: Low crawl lanes behind snake beams. Shadow pockets behind tall center or dorito bunkers. Interior bunker lines that block crossfield vision. Terrain dips or structural edges on hybrid/scenario fields.
Benefits include: Stealth advancement without alerting defenders. Reduced exposure to crossfield guns. Increased chance of reaching power positions like snake 3 or dorito 2.
Elite snake players often memorize the exact under cover micro paths from layout to layout, allowing them to move several bunkers undetected. Proper use of under cover paths often results in high impact eliminations or game winning flank positions.
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