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