How to improve your accuracy while shooting in CS:GO?

There are various ways to improve shooting accuracy, and this applies to more than just CS:GO. There are special training games designed for shooting practice, with their own evaluation criteria. As for the games themselves, there are special training maps.

Players of competitive shooters should train three things: shooting accuracy, reaction time, and reflexes.

Accuracy determines aiming and shooting precision, recoil control, and so on. Regardless of the game, it is important for a player to understand how much recoil a weapon has, how and under what conditions to spray properly, and other things that affect accuracy.

Reaction time is the time a player needs to react to an enemy and shoot in time. Reaction time is closely tied to accuracy, and one cannot do without the other in successful fights.

Reflexes are the muscle memory of the hands. They are developed through practice. In addition to accuracy, the correct sequence of actions is also needed. A well-coordinated and well-honed sequence allows a player to act correctly in various situations. Over time, reflexes at an unconscious level will help just as much as the first two things.

As for technical things, you should start by setting up your mouse properly. Every player may have their own mouse settings: some like high mouse sensitivity, while others prefer low sensitivity. You should also remember the number of frames per second (FPS). After all, this directly affects button response. Therefore, it is preferable for the frame rate to be as high as possible. It is also recommended to disable vertical synchronization.

And finally—more practice. Although it may sound banal, there is no getting around practice. In addition to special training maps, you should spend more time in regular matches, because besides the three aspects listed above, knowing the map locations and how to defend them is also important.