Three CTs show Mid: punish A Main next round
1When repeated rounds show three CTs fighting Mid, call an A Main contact next round while A is likely covered by the lone site player.
Video · 15:23Starter Guide
An initial plan an IGL can use on the first gun round.
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- Against anti-eco or anti-force pressure, avoid an unsupported A Main commitment and stay passive enough to regroup, help against a push, or exit through Mid (4:12).
- When the team finishes A through Mid and Donut, pinch from A Main as the second lane (10:40).
- When the team starts heavy toward B, fill Middle and throw the Shelf molotov so the B pack can scale without the side angle (3:35).
- Wait out the opening CT utility, then establish Mid control once the lane is safer to enter.
- When the Mid smoke is vulnerable, pair an HE with a flash and pop through together.
- In the mid-round, use House and Donut smokes to deny information, then pressure the connection so CT rotations cannot move freely (7:47).
- Make early B pressure credible through Cave, Cheetah, or Ramp by using the best spawn with enough nearby support to avoid an isolated fight (1:14).
- Keep the B-side structure connected with two players working Cheetah while another watches Ramp (2:06).
- Before committing to B, wait for meaningful Mid pressure to pull rotations and weaken the site hold (8:53).
- Follow the pack as it takes space and stay close enough to create a tradable duel (7:12).
- Carry the supporting utility that unlocks the active lane, including Donut, House, or Cheetah smokes.
- When following contact into Donut or another lane, keep moving closely enough to trade before the rotation arrives (7:12).
- Use a rifle when the T-side AWP cannot find a useful opening; Ancient often gives the pack more value from another rifle.
- Support the control lane instead of separating from teammates.
- Look for a pick from Ramp, A Main, a best-spawn Cheetah fight, or a boosted Long hold when the round supports it.
Pressure Mid and B together until the CT rotation becomes readable, then use Cave, House, or Donut control to attack the weaker site.
- Take Cheetah and Mid, then turn Mid into House or Donut pressure; Cheetah control can pull the House defender toward B and open the next progression.
- Use House or Donut pressure to cut the CT rotation and keep both site finishes possible.
- Fake pressure on one side of the map to pull CT rotations, then commit to the weakened site before the defense resets.
Cave smoked on B: clear Short and Long before planting
2When the B finish smokes Cave, keep the bomb with the pack and plant only after Short and Long are clear.
Video · 2:16Donut smoked on A: tap before planting
3When Donut is smoked on an A plant, tap once and clear the spam response before committing to the stick.
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Window smoke
SmokeBlocks House vision so Mid players can scale behind Donut pressure.
Cheetah smoke
SmokeBlocks the fast CT from Cave so Ts can scale to Shelf.
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Jump Up Boxes Molotov
MollyBurns the Jump Up Boxes pocket before Ts scale through Mid.
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Mid Left flash
FlashPops for the first Mid fights from T Spawn timing.
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9 situational utilities are tucked away until needed.
When B defenders stack behind the site boxes or hold the close wall from the expected plant lanes, use the T Side Lower angle to spam the marked cover and force them off before the hit. Stop firing and clear normally once the cover is broken or the defenders change position.
When the team reaches T Side Lower and the B approach is quiet, boost a rifle onto the box to clear the first B Ramp angle and take the defenders' expected hold by surprise. Abort if the elevated player is exposed before the team can trade.
When the smoke blocks the long view through Elbow, use the cover to boost a rifle into the elevated angle and catch defenders holding the expected Mid approach. Abort if the smoke fades or the angle is already watched.
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- B ExecuteSmoke Short and Cave, clear Pillar, and flash the B pack into site.
- B Execute Cave HoldSmoke Short and Long, clear Pillar, then keep Cave for the post-plant.
- A ExecuteSmoke CT spawn and Donut, clear Triple, and flash the A Main hit.
- A SplitSmoke CT spawn, burn Donut and Broky, then pinch A from Donut and A Main.