Valorant Movement Guide for Beginners: Master the Basics 2026
Counter-strafe: Press D (right), tap A to stop instantly, shoot. Practice until automatic. A-D strafe: During fights, press A-D-A-D while shooting = 30% harder to hit. Movement rules: Rifles must stop to be accurate, pistols can move-shoot, OP needs full stop. Practice: Force yourself to stop before shooting in DM. Build habit over 1 week. Most fights lost because shooting while moving.
Apply This in Your Games
Start implementing these strategies in your next ranked session. Focus on one improvement at a time - trying to change everything at once leads to nothing changing.
Track Your Progress
Keep notes after each gaming session:
- What worked well
- What needs improvement
- Specific situations to practice
Common Pitfalls
Most players fail at this because they:
- Try to change too much too fast
- Don't practice deliberately
- Copy others without understanding
- Give up before building muscle memory
GGameChamps: Learn by Competing
Submit your best plays to GGameChamps tournaments. Watch how top players execute these strategies in their clips. Compare your gameplay, learn from community feedback, and improve through competition.
Benefits:
- Study tournament-winning plays
- Get constructive feedback
- Build confidence through validation
- Compete without ranked pressure
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