PRACTICE / REVIEWED 2026-11-12
A focused 10-minute CS2 warm-up routine
A short, repeatable pre-match routine for steady taps, movement, bursts and one map-specific reminder.
STEP 01
Minutes 0–2: settle your first shot
Use a bot or stationary target and take deliberate single taps at head height. Focus on placing the crosshair before firing; do not chase a score or speed record during the warm-up.
STEP 02
Minutes 2–5: combine stopping and shooting
Move between simple positions, stop, then fire one accurate shot. Alternate directions and pause long enough to notice whether your first bullet was controlled; if it was not, slow the drill down.
STEP 03
Minutes 5–8: add short bursts and moving targets
Practice a small number of controlled bursts on a wall or in a deathmatch. Keep the goal narrow—crosshair placement, stopping before the shot, or transferring between two targets—rather than trying to fix every part of aim at once.
STEP 04
Minutes 8–10: prepare one map reminder
Review one lineup or position for the map you plan to play. Valve’s guide feature can show official or subscribed Workshop reminders in supported competitive rounds, but practice a new throw offline before relying on it.
STEP 05
Make the routine repeatable
Use the same sequence for a few sessions and write down one thing to carry into the match. This is a NEXFRAG practice template, not a proven performance guarantee; shorten it if your hand feels tired or tense.
Quick checklist
- 2 minutes: deliberate head-height taps.
- 3 minutes: move, stop and fire one controlled shot.
- 3 minutes: short bursts and a small moving-target block.
- 2 minutes: review one map utility reminder and choose a match focus.