How to actually be good at counter strafing in CS2

[@WilsonCS2]

Hey! Thanks for watching. If you liked the video, please subscribe!:) Happy new year 🎉

[@bonkatronk9675]

Happy new year Wilbur! Very nice vid!

[@svenjaaunes2507]

you can bump into a wall as counter-strafe in vertigo CT peeking middle

[@calmsh0t]

I would love to see a guide regarding different approaches in gunfights, covering stuff like angle advantages, how to peek when having angle advantage and how to peek when you are at a disadvantage. When to spray, burst or tap and when to strafe instead of committing. Since I also play Valorant, I always see that there are many very in-depth guides regarding these topics for Valorant, but I have never seen these things seen truly well addressed in a cs2 specific video.

[@WilsonCS2]

Great idea brother, thank you!:)

[@agalyjumaklychev2868]

@@WilsonCS2 is instant crouching is the same effect like counter strafing? thank you

[@hampelmann5804]

​@@agalyjumaklychev2868idk but it definitely fucks up your crosshair placement

[@agalyjumaklychev2868]

@@hampelmann5804 crouching or counter strafing?

[@w.m.433]

Another great one, especially the myths part 🤓 Thx and good start into 2024 Wilson!

[@WilsonCS2]

Winnie!!! Thank you so so much brother. I’m glad you liked that part:) here’s to 2024 bro 🤝

[@polluri]

I was one of those who tought pressing both keys is the way to go for counter strafing. Today I played some DM and accidentally counter strafed the right way and I was like "how fast did I just stop?" Right away came to youtube and searched "how to counter strafe" and your video popped up. I'm so pissed, almost 3k hours, 2700 max Faceit elo during on CSGO and I've been counter stafing wrong the whole time. Still leetify says that my avg counter strafing is 88 which is good, but how good can it be. Time to go back to the drawing board and learn the right way! Thanks for good video!

[@kliost8100]

so it is still available to get 2k+ elo while you counter strafe pressing both XD I don't have such a high level as you but I was also strafing the same way

[@polluri]

@@kliost8100 yeah it is xD ofc you really can't be an entry fragger with wrong counter strafing, at least on a high level. But yeah, my gameplay has elevated a lot since that, I can be much more aggressive now.

[@vanwishon]

Yoo i have the same problem, im wondering how did you change your mucle memory ?

[@polluri]

@@vanwishon just by practicing. First I went to Aim_Botz, moved and counter strafed for every kill. At some point I tried to be faster with it. Then playing deathmatch a ton every day. Make sure that you are always counter strafing the correct way, basically just focus on that while playing DM. It wasn't easy and took me like 1-1,5 months to never counter strafe the wrong way anymore. You just need stick with it.

[@onkahu_]

It's crazy how those basic mechanics are so oftenly used ingame, the practice really pays out after a while.

[@Cosmik7]

great video wilson. a big part of my rank-up troubles was that i didn't know how to make it through a straightaway (like lower tuns or underpass) without only holding w. a tip for people struggling with this as well is to practice w+a and w+d counterstrafing so you can clear those angles more effectively without getting caught off guard

[@marcksolo4447]

This video explain it so much better than any others, i wasn't understanding why my counter strafe wasn't good but since you showed how and when you press the keys on your keyboard that was so much more understandable ! Thx a lot !

[@WilsonCS2]

You’re welcome! I’m glad it was helpful:)

[@tthew8322]

2700 hours into cs and just now realizing tonight (came to this video to confirm my sudden suspicion) that you can't counter strafe by holding both movement keys. years of muscle memory i have now try to override L lmao W video though

[@IssaSR5]

Just want to say thank you for all the guides, tips and etc you have been providing. Also would like to mention that when i came back to CS was earlier in 2023 and I was so bad, hard stuck silver. Then i found your videos, practiced everyday after getting off work. Weekends spent 10-12 hrs jus grinding the game and trying to get better. I finally had the balls and courage to play Premier and those 10 games placed me at 12k rating also this was jus barely on friday. And now im at 14k, been trying to take it slow now because i was on a 22 win streak dropping 20-30 kills per game using every trick you showed me in the book, also I have only been solo queing the entire journey. Then I went up against a 5 stack all at 20k rating, I didnt want to assume they were cheating during the game but after watching the demo it was obvious they were walling.

[@Payru_]

thank goodness you made this video, this whole time I was avoiding my kitchen counters and it was tearing my family apart.

[@exodia275]

Awesome video especially with the end segment for myth busting

[@mrwalter1049]

As a noobus humanus counter-strikensis my issue with counter strafing is still that it's not yet connected with my overall movement and fighting. I have to somewhat actively think about it. Which is obviously difficult since there are about a million and four other things to think about as well.

[@dank-mayo8373]

5:10 i just developed this habit and now im mad about it

[@RohanYamalakonda]

Thanks for all the help got from level 1 to level 5 with your videos

[@WilsonCS2]

That’s awesome bro!:)

[@joaovictorviana9345]

thanks bro! happy new year

[@WilsonCS2]

Happy new year bro!

[@javatooo]

Happy New Year bro!! When I see you upload a video I just run to watch it ❤

[@WilsonCS2]

Happy new year brother! I'm glad you like them:)

[@Atreidai.]

W video. cup of tea and a wilson video to start the new year

[@WilsonCS2]

Hell yeah Luc thank you:)

[@frankthefran]

I've been "counter staffing" for a while with movement key and stopping with shift🤦🏻. Thanks Wilson

[@WilsonCS2]

Hahahah well think of how good you’ll be once you get it down!

[@Squ1d_4k]

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[@matzeg.1395]

Now that I've ordered my Huntsman V3 Pro Mini, I'm finally willing to practice counter strafing :P

[@kosmoreee]

happy new year willy 🥳

[@roxstar111]

Feels like everyone just running and hitting shots in cs2 - counterstrafe only important in csgo 😂

[@envicemarcus4733]

Thanks for the great video Wilson! Counter strafing with W and S will be a bit awkward for me ill try. Your vids help me increase my elo from 3.6k to 7.3k elo :)

[@magicc375]

web cam backdrop 🔥🔥🔥

[@maslarz2683]

almost 2k hours, faceit lvl 7 eu, counter strafed like that - going D, while holding D tapping A and realesing both

[@logen4212]

Hi, if u counter strafe, at the end should u crouch or no? Cause idk everybody’s crouching while peeking

[@strikefreedomgundam6446]

i think my 10k elo lobby rarely counter strafing they hold movement key and spam p90 a ton lol but some are really good at movement they let go key down or shifting between a d but disadvantage is just smg is casino, it take a time before kill sometimes just get kill before can kill and some headshot corner really counter against smg spray some can tap burst really well but they took a time before they can shot but many smurf are very good with jiggling, it's higher level than normal counter strafing imo

[@LB666-69]

Thank you wilson. Now i can reach 2000 mm elo in cs2 🙏❤ On serious note- Great video as always. Precise and on point explaination, answering every question that might come up in the mind of a person watching the video

[@equaltemper]

Great videos. When would you use the jiggle technique which you showed here?

[@trueborn7323]

I always move a bit when i counter strafe. Asin the other direction. Am i just too slow with clicking the counter key? I just cant click it faster 😅

[@WilsonCS2]

Sounds like you might just be pressing on the opposite key for too long rather than a quick tap!

[@tr4pperj0hn]

You got my sub, I'm going to break 5k rating with this

[@jollyjames7170]

You can use the Wall Counter-Straphing when clearing the blue chair in the apartments on mirage! That spot becomes not viable, super ez prefire.

[@tarkiseri4270]

Hi Wilson, can you share plugin you used for keyboard monitor?

[@BangduckAction]

really great videos - one question: if i dont get the kill by my first counter strafe, lets say i strave to left without doing a kill, then i start going right in order to counter strafe again. Is this a "good" habit or better to just stand still after the first strafe?

[@WilsonCS2]

Definitely a good habit. It’s better to stay on your feet and moving/strafing than to be idle. It makes the fight harder for the opponent since even if you miss your first burst/shot, your throwing more movement into the fight making their shot harder to hit. I’m glad you like the vids!:)

[@haomingxia2109]

does the crouch tapping trick achieve the same thing?

[@steeltitan9162]

I feel like keyboard and their switches also make a big difference. Which are best for counter strafing?

[@dinosharttt]

any key board

[@Chavanun555]

How to get the mini keyboard to show up on the left?

[@Asadc1995]

So this is basically constantly a d a d constantly?

[@peterhu6921]

Wilson. Can you do a video focusing on crouch spray.. when to use it, when not to use it. HOW to properly crouch spray, and at what distance.. i continually hear that it is situational and only do it when you are committing to a dual. But watching the pros or even some of your live streams, i see a lot of it going on.

[@Luggruff]

Can't turn the bot number down in rush mode anymore it seems. And it says the amount of bots but the minus and plus signs do not work ):

[@nikooooon]

csstats is bad now

[@erd199]

really helpful, but why so when im playing in workshop i literally counter strafe like a god but when im playing in a match its like i never knew how to counter strafe again.

[@trappedsouls2125]

Great vid Willy poo can you have that same overlay on when you’re live next time?

[@WilsonCS2]

I’ll try it out in tomorrows stream!

[@myszmorska-s5s]

its bad after I counter strafe I start holding a+d while Im shooting ? you think i need to change it?

[@WilsonCS2]

Yes I’d get rid of any unnecessary inputs. Just cleans up your mechanics:)

[@jaymanalo5875]

Hey Wilson whats your viewmodel settings? It looks really clean thanks

[@WilsonCS2]

cl_viewmodel_shift_left_amt "0.5"; cl_viewmodel_shift_right_amt "0.25"; viewmodel_fov "68"; viewmodel_offset_x "2.000000"; viewmodel_offset_y "2.0"; viewmodel_offset_z "-1.800000"; viewmodel_presetpos "0"; viewmodel_recoil "0";

[@jaymanalo5875]

@@WilsonCS2 cheers bro will test this out

[@adda_cs]

You should make a practice/warmup routine video

[@Coryuken]

I don't know why but I can't change the bots in rush mode. It permanently stays at 8

[@nikooooon]

csstats is bad now

[@armando6457]

Oh my god thank you so much

[@armando6457]

Going to update my progress currently at faceit level 5 un properly counter strafing 300 hours

[@WilsonCS2]

No problem!:)

[@shaohenglai5564]

The whole idea of counter strafing comes down into one single sentence: Your weapon is only accurate when your speed is below a certain threshold. Counter strafing, crouch, shrift, hitting wall are all methods of lower your speed. Counter strafing is the fastest way to lower your speed. There is probably one exception: Your weapon is not accurate in the air, even if your speed is 0.

[@shaohenglai5564]

This also explains why jiggling is also accurate: When you change your direction, there must be a time frame when your speed is 0(Simple math/physics). The timing of shoting is tricky though.

[@shaohenglai5564]

I found most popular videos about counter strafing do not mention these mechanics. I am pretty frustrated about that, since it really helps people understand the core mechanics of shotting in CS.

[@ultimaoculis6389]

tutorial on how to breath air in space next please

[@ar_kwnstantinos]

When i do counterstrafing correctly again my shots go to hell

[@reecemario1005]

Bruh I’ve been holding a and d to counterstrafe my whole life

[@acacioviegas1687]

Ty brother

[@WilsonCS2]

No problem man!

[@Intvictus]

Just started playing this and my mates are in disbelief that I can do this apparently it's supposed to be hard or something

[@valentinavazquez7724]

mmmm, very good. m'yes

[@Puxi]

Wilson? You are the Volleyball from Forrest Gump.

[@WilsonCS2]

That is me !

[@theledknight9503]

**Cast away not forest gump

[@Puxi]

@@theledknight9503 uh huh... ive seen the film more often then u no ree son to corect me

[@theledknight9503]

@@Puxi no u

[@Puxi]

@@theledknight9503 me huh?

[@nicolasdesenvolvedor1642]

how did this guy make a 7 min video on tapping one key in your keyboard

[@WilsonCS2]

I’m proficient in yapping

[@plankdancer]

Deagle only DM is the best

[@rraaiidd]

Typical Wilson W

[@Sillusken]

I’ve always thought i was counter strafing but i was holding both i feel so dumb now😔🙏

[@WilsonCS2]

Actually a really common misconception!:)

[@PeterM0911]

Should I countrrstrafe as a T too? Because it counter intuitive. Or countert's counterstrafe even when they just strafing casually? Or competitively. You know I mean. 🤣

[@showvidenboss6111]

always counter strafe when in a gun fight

[@lemontaingaming4095]

aim training guide next,preaty please!

[@Bj-vd2tp]

Yippiiiee

[@WilsonCS2]

yipppppieeeeeeeeee

[@Overlycomplicatedswede]

it feels so unnatural but it works

[@WilsonCS2]

Keep practicing and it’ll start to feel unnatural to not do it!

[@kedibeq]

Config cfg

[@dr1ppyy334]

Those people holding the movement keys are pretty silly for doing that if you ask me, definetly a skill issue 😅

[@its_lucky2526]

just get socd, no learning required

[@ARISTO_Music]

( ≖‿ ≖ ) already doing it but aint gonna miss a vid right?

[@WilsonCS2]

[@wiwma]

[@chawibulihalen]

"Your are not accurate while you`re moving" i cant agree with that, the amount i get 1 tapped while i see people moving with rifles or awp is insane, CS2 is like playing Valorant -> running and gunning...

[@MrSulpho]

First

[@vinszxph]

2ND

[@suavV.]

Counter strafing in cs2? Pfft

[@MiracleBro605]

holy fuck i didnt know you couldnt hold the opposite key. ive been lyin to myself for a decade

[@Zombiebone95]

stoped after predatory ads. bye

[@Pr0GrEsSiVe1337]

can i add u on steam