Enlisted: 2011-10-26
2012-06-03 09:46
I have considered making this post for awhile now and finally i have decided to sit down and do it.
To start off with, if you don't know what drag shooting is then i would advocate checking out these 2 tutorials
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRq2hCzRNHk&feature=plcp [youtube.com]
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uv_lKgQrMFs&feature=plcp [youtube.com]
Now, onto the point of this topic. Many people don't understand the point of this style of shooting. To start off with, it's incredibly useful in close to medium range combat, and it greatly benefits your reflex's and reduces the time you are out in the open able to get shot.
For example, look at this video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rifdnowlCns&feature=plcp [youtube.com]
At :24 and 1:22 / 1:29 / 1:51 you can easily see that i killed my opponent extremely quick and protected myself while doing so. These are the 2 main reasons why this type of shooting is most efficient.
Furthermore, the most important thing to consider is your own vulnerability. It doesn't matter how good of a player you are, if you are standing still for too long anyone can easily kill you. This is the main reason drag shooting is so helpful in close quarter combat. Most snipers will ultimately sit still and try to track their opponent and go for a headshot. And if you are not quick enough with tracking then you're a sitting duck and someone will pick you off quickly in close quarters.
Obviously this technique comes with some negative aspects to it. For example, to start off with i died A LOT learning how to do this, and ultimately it's not 100% reliable. Only with constant practice will this technique be useful. I would guess that on average 8 out of 10 times in close combat i get a hit and kill someone. And even if i don't get a one hit kill i ALWAYS switch to my pistol and fire to finish them off.
I'd like to end by saying that this technique is not a call of duty 10 year old kid thing like most have made it out to be. Drag Shooting requires a mass amount of skill regarding timing and reflexes. It is incredibly helpful in close combat and ultimately will drastically benefit you and your team if you are able to utilize it efficiently.
If you have any further questions or comments please feel free to ask in this thread.
To start off with, if you don't know what drag shooting is then i would advocate checking out these 2 tutorials
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRq2hCzRNHk&feature=plcp [youtube.com]
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uv_lKgQrMFs&feature=plcp [youtube.com]
Now, onto the point of this topic. Many people don't understand the point of this style of shooting. To start off with, it's incredibly useful in close to medium range combat, and it greatly benefits your reflex's and reduces the time you are out in the open able to get shot.
For example, look at this video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rifdnowlCns&feature=plcp [youtube.com]
At :24 and 1:22 / 1:29 / 1:51 you can easily see that i killed my opponent extremely quick and protected myself while doing so. These are the 2 main reasons why this type of shooting is most efficient.
Furthermore, the most important thing to consider is your own vulnerability. It doesn't matter how good of a player you are, if you are standing still for too long anyone can easily kill you. This is the main reason drag shooting is so helpful in close quarter combat. Most snipers will ultimately sit still and try to track their opponent and go for a headshot. And if you are not quick enough with tracking then you're a sitting duck and someone will pick you off quickly in close quarters.
Obviously this technique comes with some negative aspects to it. For example, to start off with i died A LOT learning how to do this, and ultimately it's not 100% reliable. Only with constant practice will this technique be useful. I would guess that on average 8 out of 10 times in close combat i get a hit and kill someone. And even if i don't get a one hit kill i ALWAYS switch to my pistol and fire to finish them off.
I'd like to end by saying that this technique is not a call of duty 10 year old kid thing like most have made it out to be. Drag Shooting requires a mass amount of skill regarding timing and reflexes. It is incredibly helpful in close combat and ultimately will drastically benefit you and your team if you are able to utilize it efficiently.
If you have any further questions or comments please feel free to ask in this thread.
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