Breathing. Many individuals fail to breathe properly or even stop breathing during intense in-game combat scenarios. Recent research indicates that proper breathing patterns activate brain networks linked to mood, attention, and body awareness. It is important to slow down and focus on your breath. This is not merely common advice. If you over-breathe, you may saturate your brain with oxygen, negatively impacting performance. Before a fight, focus on controlled breathing. Aim to inhale and exhale every 3 to 4 seconds, maintaining a steady rhythm, as if you were walking—neither too fast nor too slow.

Regarding mouse control, applying less pressure to your mouse leads to faster movement. At times, however, a slight amount of pressure may be necessary to prevent over-aiming. The key is that less pressure results in quicker translation of your aim, as excessive pressure slows down movement due to increased friction between the mouse and the mousepad.

Disconnect your hand from directly controlling your actions, and instead, connect your brain to the mouse—synchronizing all components is essential.

Do not focus on how your opponent moves or dodges. An unexpected strafe to the right may cause you to lose track, but if you are highly skilled, this will not result in significant setbacks. Instead, accept the movement patterns of your opponent without letting them disrupt your mental focus. Simply track the target without overthinking their movement.

However, always consider how you track your opponent’s actions. Anticipate their dodges, analyze their movements, and assess their positioning. For instance, if they are near the edge of a platform, they are likely to fall, and if they are close to a wall, they will move away from it. Movement options are limited, and your aim is not perfectly responsive across all axes. Additionally, if your monitor has a 240Hz refresh rate, it is crucial to track each frame carefully, as missing even one can compromise precision.

In games such as CS:GO or Valorant, where there are moments of respite, it is essential to be able to react properly. Constant tracking differs from intermittent tracking or flick shots, and requires a heightened ability to respond swiftly.

Do not use your aim as if it were a sword, randomly moving your mouse in the direction of the enemy. Instead, hold your aim steady, making only the minimal adjustments required.

To achieve precision, you must establish clear points of reference. In games like Quake and Fortnite, the head is often the primary target (though in Quake, the legs may occasionally be targeted). If you cannot track the head with your eyes, your aim will lack precision. Focus on the smallest reference points that can indicate the direction of the opponent’s movement. Mastering both the refresh rate of your monitor and your visual focus is key.

Avoid over-aiming or under-aiming. Precision is critical. Focus on reading every frame displayed on your monitor and maintain complete concentration on the target. In Quake, focusing on the legs is often the most effective method for achieving accurate aim, as it offers a clearer understanding of the opponent’s movement.

In games like Fortnite, where headshot damage is significant, aim for the chest while focusing your eyes on the enemy’s head. This strategy allows for a clearer reading of their movement. It is worth noting that focusing on the legs is generally a technique used by less experienced players, and it does not contribute significantly to improving aim. It is only useful in situations where head or chest tracking becomes difficult. In other games, the approach may differ depending on the situation, and experience will guide you in determining the most effective strategy.

In my opinion, tracking the head with your eyes while keeping your crosshair on the chest is the most effective method across all games. With enough practice, you will develop the ability to flick to these targets with precision, eliminating the need for fixed points of reference.

Learn the crucial aiming patterns specific to the game you are playing. In all games involving tracking, there are recurring movement patterns that appear in almost every fight. Review your gameplay footage to identify these patterns and adapt your strategy accordingly. I will provide further in-depth discussion on this topic in his section.

Additionally, ensure your monitor is set to the highest brightness possible to minimize gradient switching. This reduces input response time and facilitates clearer target reading, improving your overall performance.