| Although most players would rather go in and shoot | | | | team. If you hear one of your teammates being |
| for the kill, defense is equally as essential to any game. | | | | surrounded by fire, move and give them cover. |
| A player must have defensive skills to survive. Of | | | | Finding cover is a critical defensive strategy. Whether it |
| course some defensive strategies may see like | | | | is cover for you or cover for your team member, it is |
| second nature to you, but you must still remember the | | | | always important. If you or your team member needs |
| keys when you are getting shot at on the field. | | | | to move, cover for each other. And, if you are being |
| Instead of taking a long glance around the field to spot | | | | peppered with enemy fire, your fellow team member |
| an opponent or search for a flag, take very quick | | | | may be able to take out the shooter, maybe even |
| peeks. Taking more than one is an option. But, | | | | more than one. |
| remember not to peek from the same exact spot | | | | The most important defense tactic is concealment. |
| twice. If your opponent spotted you during your first | | | | Why? Concealment gives you the opportunity to |
| peek, you can bet that they will be ready for you the | | | | surprise your opponent. Nothing in this game is better |
| next time. Also, when you are peeking it is always | | | | than having the element of surprise on your side. Be |
| safer to peek around something rather than over. You | | | | hidden well and be patient. If you are hidden near your |
| can duck back quicker and you are not so much of an | | | | flag, you will be in the perfect position to defend your |
| easy target to spot. | | | | flag. Just sit and wait for the perfect opportunity to |
| Always keep your profile as small as possible. Keep | | | | strike and defend your flag. |
| your elbows and legs tucked close. The larger your | | | | Finally, a critical key in defense is to spread out your |
| profile, the easier target you are to hit. Stay low to the | | | | team. Don't huddle up in the same area. Spread out in |
| ground because it will be harder to see you. | | | | several directions. But, keep at least one of your team |
| Now this may seem like a no-brainer, but if you are | | | | members in your sights. You might one another for |
| being shot at and cannot get a good shot, drop back. | | | | cover. |
| Once you have dropped back a bit, you may be able | | | | If you want to get more victories, defense is a critical |
| to get a better angle on your opponent. Do not be | | | | element to surviving and winning a few more games, |
| afraid to move. Movement gives you different, possibly | | | | and therefore helping your team achieve more wins. |
| better angles. Playing as a squad will benefit your | | | | Study the strategies above and you'll see results. |