How to Peek Effectively in CS2

I just wrote a couple paragraphs explaining the best way to peek a corner in CS2 for a new player who was asking questions on Reddit. I figured that I might as well make a video because the things that I was writing are better illustrated in motion than via text. It's probably easier to understand and explain the fundamentals of peeking corners in CS in this format.

0:00 - Intro
0:15 - Peek as fast as possible
1:02 - Never press 'W'
2:18 - Stop as fast as possible
3:09 - Simplify your peek
3:24 - Crosshair placement
4:02 - What to practice
5:48 - Another example
7:04 - What not to do
7:29 - tl;dw? just walk horizontally :)

#CS2 #csgo #counterstrike #peekersadvantage

[matchboxr]

Hi everyone, the response to this video has been shockingly positive! I really appreciate all the kind words that are being said here.

*If you have any questions you want answered or subjects covered in follow up videos, please leave a comment!* I’m planning to make a few other similar videos to this one, and want to know what to prioritize.

Again, thank you everyone! I did not expect my first video on this channel to reach so many people :)

Cheers,
matchbox ✌️🤠

[laeioun]

Do also consider shadows. A main on Mirage is a good example. Even though peeking from further back is faster, they see your shadow beforehand, negating the effectiveness of your fast peek.

[DavidAguilar]

Mate... that glove + knife + agent combo is unreal. You have amazing taste! I dream of having a loadout like this one day. Well done.

[cheefpoker]

I'm 41 and getting back into CS. I played since beta. Had to step away from the game entirely to raise my kids but now that they're older, I'm getting my feet wet again. This video has helped A LOT with getting back into the fundamentals. Subbed! Thanks you for this!

[Unique__Thoughts]

You sound like a less nasally Ben Shapiro. Also you have a cool ak craft 🐐

[clay]

I'm blown away by the quality of this video of a channel with such few subs. Been playing CS for years and you explained what took me 5 years to learn by myself in just 7 minutes. Well done

[sokkejimbo]

Crazy good video man. High quality, to the point, good examples. Real math (huge kudos). Very much subbed from here. Also, great thumbnail and cewl knife

[Terminator-htsx]

as a csgo sliver this is the best peeking video i’ve seen. great video❤️🔥 ik exactly how to improve my peeking big time now thank you

[deasinlostin]

I've played going on 10 years this next December, almost 6k hours. This was an awesome explanation. Even people at somewhat high-level cs miss key fundamentals like this. Earned a sub.

[diktaf]

You've got a knack for explaining things. Thanks for this!

[NitrooxYouTube]

4:02. This part was informative, thanks for the video!

[nevad]

i needed to hear this, have been wondering about this lately. Crazy the algorhythm gave me the answer.

[darksoul_shm]

Amazing video. Would just like to add that sometimes situation calls for peeking close to wall for a super wide peek, because on the enemy's screen you will appear faster when peeking closer to the wall than away from the so the enemy would have to flick more if you peek closer to the wall. Situations like when the enemy is holding a tight angle, you would peek closer to the wall to appear faster to the enemy so that he is unable to react in time. So peeking close to the wall should not be completely ignored, it's situational and with proper crosshair placement, you can easily get a kill even when peeking close to the wall.

[VarunPrasadoneplusone]

Such a great beginners guide amazing. 10 years and this game still does not have these simple but on point guides like this

[YoYo-lvqk]

man these advices are useful bro im glad theres a video well explained about peeking and mistakes people do too

[jartex]

Very good explanation for the majority of new players! I will use it and translate it for my friends as well! Thank you.

[drkvaladao]

Very nice, Subscribed! For someone who feels like something is missing when playing, don't get much kills these tutorials are great. Keep them coming!

[SwampFox]

You also need to know what other peeks are, 1. Bait peek (hugging the wall close range, using A and D to bait awp shots or even to know their location), 2. Bait peek (jumping strafe) difficult to pull it off, 3. tight peek, 4. Wide peek.
You need to know when these peeks are viable for different situations.

[ChristopherB-]

Fantastic video. Excellent vocabulary. Awesome voice that fits perfectly for guides like these. Consider doing more, a lot more, you have the natural base ingredients for becoming a big content creator. 10/10

[sashaesb]

This is super helpful! I'm just getting back into Counterstrike after, like, 5 years, and I was never that good when I did play anyways. I didn't even know about counterstrafing, and I'm super bad at peeking, so I'm glad I found this video :)