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Accurate jumping is essential for getting to a higher place away from your opponent or to position yourself behind an opponent to attack.  If you cannot jump accurately, you can fall into your opponent's shots or line of fire.  Practice accurate jumping by trying to jump up to narrow platforms or corridors from a high speed approach from all angles.
  
 
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Revision as of 16:48, 6 July 2008

Often servers demand specific skills and tactics. However, there are a number of skills that each BZFlagger should develop in order to achieve success on most servers. The following is a brief list of only the most essential of those skills.

This page was based on the The Vet's forum topic

Dodging

Using the radar to avoid shots and determine the most opportune time to strike.

Accurate Jumping

Accurate jumping is essential for getting to a higher place away from your opponent or to position yourself behind an opponent to attack. If you cannot jump accurately, you can fall into your opponent's shots or line of fire. Practice accurate jumping by trying to jump up to narrow platforms or corridors from a high speed approach from all angles.

Sniping

Using the HUD to achieve accurate shots quickly. This includes proficiency with binoculars and fast reflexes. "Hurry up and take your time."

Team Awareness

Includes communication through team-chat and working as a team.

Flag-Specific Tactics

Navigating Non-level terrain