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Volpedia/Games/Counter-Strike 2/Positions/A-site retake
COUNTER-STRIKE 2 / POSITIONS

A-site retake

The attacking team may hold off-site post-plant positions rather than stand on the bombsite itself.

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Useful approach: Clear the nearest threat and preserve a flash for a synchronized contact on the defuse.
How it worksPractical strategyMistakes to avoidRelated pages
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How it works

The attacking team may hold off-site post-plant positions rather than stand on the bombsite itself.

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Practical strategy

Clear the nearest threat and preserve a flash for a synchronized contact on the defuse.

03

Mistakes to avoid

Touching the bomb instantly with no one covering a long angle gives a free pick.

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Related Counter-Strike 2 topics.

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A B retake begins by identifying the bomb location, defenders' likely post-plant cover and available utility.

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This original five-chapter guide explains post-plant and retake walkthrough through the real objectives, maps and decision-making systems of Counter-Strike 2.

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CT equipment shortens the time required to defuse the C4 and is critical in many close retakes.

utility · fundamentalsRetake flash

A well-timed retake flash gives defenders a synchronized chance to clear site positions after the bomb is planted.

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Utility can create a late-round advantage even when both teams have fewer alive players.

movement · fundamentalsSound walking

Walking reduces footstep information at the expense of movement speed, shaping lurk and retake timings.

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