Pro Movement Techniques: Peeking, Counter-strafing, and Bunny Hopping

Movement is a core skill in CS2 that separates good players from great ones. This guide covers advanced movement techniques, how to practice them, and how to use them in real matches.

Movement Basics

• Walking: Hold Shift to move silently. Use this to sneak up on enemies or avoid giving away your position.
• Running: Standard movement with WASD. Running makes noise and reduces accuracy.
• Crouching: Hold Ctrl to crouch. Crouching makes you a smaller target and can help you dodge shots or hold tight angles.
• Jumping: Use Space to jump. Jumping can help you clear obstacles or surprise enemies, but you are very inaccurate while airborne.

Peeking Types

Shoulder Peeking

• Quickly tap A or D to expose just your shoulder, baiting out enemy shots or gathering info.
• Useful for checking common angles without fully committing.

Jiggle Peeking

• Rapidly move in and out of cover to spot enemies and bait shots.
• Practice by standing behind a wall and tapping A/D while watching for enemy fire.

Wide Peeking

• Move out from cover in a wide arc to catch enemies off guard.
• Best used when you know the enemy's position and want to pre-aim the angle.

Jump Peeking

• Jump around a corner to spot an enemy without exposing your body for long.
• Useful for info plays, especially on maps like Mirage (B apps).

Counter-strafing Explained

• What is it? Counter-strafing is the act of quickly stopping your movement to shoot accurately.
• How to do it: If you're moving right (D), tap left (A) to instantly stop, and vice versa. This resets your accuracy much faster than just letting go of the key.
• Why it matters: Shooting while moving is very inaccurate. Counter-strafing lets you peek, stop, and shoot with perfect accuracy.

Bunny Hopping & Air Strafing

Bunny Hopping (B-hopping)

• What is it? Chaining jumps together to move faster than normal running speed.
• How to practice: Jump, then as you land, jump again while holding A or D and moving your mouse in the same direction. Timing is key.
• When to use: Escaping danger, rotating quickly, or showing off in warmup!

Air Strafing

• What is it? Moving in the air by holding A or D and moving your mouse in the same direction.
• Why it matters: Lets you dodge shots and land in specific spots.

Drills to Improve Movement

• Jiggle peek drills: Practice on aim maps or in custom servers.
• Counter-strafe drills: Move left/right and practice tapping the opposite key before shooting.
• Bhop maps: Play community bhop maps to improve timing and air control.
• Deathmatch: Use movement techniques in real fights to build muscle memory.

Using Movement in Real Matches

• Entry fragging: Use wide peeks and counter-strafing to clear angles.
• Holding sites: Jiggle peek to gather info without dying.
• Clutch situations: Use silent movement and unpredictable peeks to outplay opponents.

Common Mistakes

• Peeking too wide and exposing yourself to multiple angles.
• Not stopping before shooting (missing easy shots).
• Overusing jump peeks and getting punished.
• Ignoring sound cues—movement makes noise!

Conclusion

Mastering movement takes time and practice, but it's one of the most rewarding skills in CS2. Use these techniques to outmaneuver your opponents and win more rounds!