How to Control a Map? CS:GO Beginners Guide

I want to tell you about the basics of the Counter-Strike. I play it since 1999, but there are more and more beginners every day. Newcomers are feeling like everything is wild and unusual. I hope that this article will be a good boost for such players. It will let newbies join the world of CS:GO fast and immediately start to enjoy the competitive nature of this game. Just play a few matches and see what suits you and what does not. If you are already a https://dreamteam.gg/csgo/practice skilled player, just find the best practice game for you on The most important thing is to have fun and enjoy the game regardless of your skill level.

Common mistakes

When I first started playing CS, I was very afraid to give up my position. I pressed Shift constantly and patrolled (so as not to hear the sound of footsteps) bomb planting points like a ninja in fear of getting a headshot before I see the enemy. My playing style was extremely non-aggressive. I was constantly worried that I would fail the team and let everyone die and lose the match. If you also play something like this, try as quickly as possible to get rid of this bad habit. There is a whole art of recognizing situations and choosing the style of game (stealth, prefire, aggression), which you will improve only with experience. I confess that I’m not perfect at this art, but one thing I know for sure: to tiptoe to the place of planting is not suitable for true terrorist. So, it’s better, to begin with prefire. Just rush counter-terrorists aggressively in the early rounds when they don't expect it. Try different strategies and see if they are good enough for you. Analyze the enemy and choose tactics that can unexpected by your enemy. Be brave, just don't run to B plant every damn round! Communication and cooperation

Of course, superiority on the map cannot be achieved without communication, and normal cooperation within the team cannot be if you do not know the markups on the ground. Take some time to remember at least a couple of names in addition to the classic "palace" and "middle” to succeed in providing their comrades with the most actual information about the enemy.

Grenades and Wallbangs

God of Grenades

Control of the map is an important part of Counter Strike and if you know many different styles of playing, you'll have plenty of ways to gain or retain control of the terrain. Speaking of strategies: as soon as you can confidently follow the map in competitive mode and make a rough idea of how to attack and defend the place of mining, spend some time on practicing throwing grenades. There are plenty of video tutorials on this subject. And don’t forget about custom maps which will allow you to improve this skill directly in the game. If you still don't basically realize how and when to use of grenades during the match, I advise you to start with this video.

Shooting through the wall like a pro

Shooting through the walls is a skill which you will gain while playing. Some objects can be punched with bullets, and it is not always obvious. Suggest shooting at the wall when you hear that the enemy is on the other side (and sometimes even when you don't hear it). There is always a chance to make a successful headshot. The video below will show you how to get superiority on the map.