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CSFAQ: Burst, Tap, or Spray?

In this article, I will address the important topic of gun control.  Players often ask questions such as “When should I use this shooting style over that one?"  That is exactly what this article seeks to analyze.  Rather than demonstrate the superiority of one style over another, I will attempt to show how each style is useful in different situations.  First I will define 3 shooting styles, then I will examine the concepts of mobility and damage.  Finally, I will apply these concepts to the shooting styles to construct 4 fighting styles.

Shooting style definitions:

Tapping – This is accomplished by tapping your mouse button instead of holding it down, firing off one bullet after another in rapid succession – traditionally 3 with the AK-47, 4 with the M4A1, for accurate bullet grouping.

Bursting – This is accomplished by holding your mouse button for the fraction of a second needed to fire a quick burst – traditionally 1-2 shots with the AK-47, and 2-3 with the M4A1.

Spraying – This is accomplished by holding down the trigger, compensating for recoil by pulling down and side to side.

I will discuss mobility and damage to help the reader understand the use of these styles.

Mobility

A moving target is harder to hit than a stationary one.  If you've ever played CSDM, you know that a target strafing at full sideways speed on your screen at almost any distance is a nuisance to hit.  The reason why experienced players recommend

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User Comments
#1
9.15.09 03:47pm
VERY good read, good job man =)
#2
9.15.09 07:18pm
Thanks, appreciate it =) stay tuned for the next article where I will discuss the infamous question: T-sided or CT-sided?
#3
9.16.09 07:24pm
very nice article, keep it up! and i can't wait for your next article =]
#4
9.17.09 01:07am
I love this series and all of your articles, Byron...because although they are great for newer players, somebody like myself who has played the game for almost a decade (jesus christ..?) can still walk away with some new knowledge...

Keep it up!
#5
12.24.09 01:31pm
Thanks man :)
#6
4.24.10 08:36pm
Superb !! explained
#7
 joo
8.14.10 03:11pm
someone can make me a favor? just to tell me one thing, someone please leave me a message in my mailbox please. Thank you.
#8
8.26.10 08:42am
gud article :)
#9
4.29.11 02:40pm
verry nice article
#10
6.15.11 12:17pm
awesome
#11
7.15.11 06:35am
mobility is very important i'd say it matters more than aim
#12
12.14.11 07:32am
i like it,very nice
#13
1.3.12 09:51am
niceeee
#14
5.8.12 12:12pm
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#15
6.7.12 11:58am
very good
#16
7.19.12 12:45pm
cant read need pro account :(
#17
7.23.12 05:42am
very nice job indeed :D
#18
7.23.12 05:48am
need pro account :(
#19
12.13.12 06:48am
LoL :D
#20
Today at 06:47am
could have been helpful if i had pro account :\
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