Tips for 1 on 1

[puckmaster]

I cant seem to win that much on 1 on 1's. What things can I work on to get better at 1 on 1's?

[cheetah256]

well, from my experience, your best bet is to try to back the other playing into a corner. i usually take as much of the field as i can right off the break, then stay low and try to keep track of where the other person is without letting them see you. simple, but it works for me...

[Mag Master 04]

well...

very true but in my opinion in this case its all about quickness...who can get the best spot who is the fast est snapper and who gots that fastest finger...lol my game is all about speed, theres never a dull moment when i play, ill go kamakazi when i play, if im bored ill run in the middle of a crossfire just b/c i like the adrenilin rush, so yea stay quick and get to the best point 1st...keep him pinned if yur there 1st its alot harder to loose yur position when yur doin the pinning

[Miscue]

Take advantage of the opponent's severely limited view of the field. Take every opportunity you can to move w/o detection. Hold him down. Move. Bunker nearby? He don't see? Move. Shoot on the run...

One good, undetected move can make all the difference.

Play VERY aggressively, but not stupid.

[Richter]

Some times top guns or 1 on 1 tourneys sometimes takes a litle luck. If you don't start at a bunker at the beginning get to one but also make sure you know where your opponent is at. Make sure you alwasy know wehre you opponent is at all the time. Then all it is about is who can snap shoot and move better. Learn how to snap shoot and you will do good. Also try to "own your opponent": meaning you alwasy keep a large amount of paint/pressure going his way. Put your opponent in his bunker and move. Misdirection can be the key. If he shoots at your old bunker he has lost you and you have the advantage. If you can then place a well aim shot you should have your opponent. If you miss him you have to start all over.
hope that helps
Shane

[SlipknotX556]

I play many 1 vs 1, what I have discovered, is that getting as far up as possible, is best. That way you have your target pined. Then they cant move, because you have an angle on where ever they move.

[Mossman]

Yep, and on a congested field all it takes is a constant 3bps stream hitting at/whizzing by his bunker, and you can most likely just jog wherever you wanna go. If you get up far enough you can also just keep an eye on him, sit and wait until he makes one of his cautious "where is that guy" runs to another bunker, then suprise him and make him look foolish

[puckmaster]

Thanks for all the tips!

[Miscue]

Take advantage of what people cannot see. Do it quickly.

[B00bzor]

you know maybe one day u might be playing a game agains him and hell use what you tald him against you. ha that would be funny

[Miscue]

If you assume that the player is intelligent and knows the tactics you know... there are means for defending against those tactics. It gets to the point where... both of you know the tricks... the winner is the one who can pull it off better... or gets luckier.

[puckmaster]

The guy who I'm playing with just circles the perimeter of the field(its square) Thats all he does. He cant even shoot that fast.

[big E kingpin]

learn to shoot and reload very very fast. that is how i win

[Ultimator]

Contrary to what most of you are saying, playing defensive a little in 1 on 1's is very good. Off the break don't even move, just turn around and shoot a lane or two. When you're that far back, you can see the entire field, now just wait for him to move. After he makes it into his initial bunker, pin him down and make your way to your favorite 50. Stay there for a couple seconds really tight and listen. Listen to hear if he is running or shooting at your old bunker or what. Then start the snap shooting. Eight times out of Ten your first snapshot will get them out unless they know you are there.

[thecavemankevin]

Originally posted by Ultimator
Contrary to what most of you are saying, playing defensive a little in 1 on 1's is very good. Off the break don't even move, just turn around and shoot a lane or two. When you're that far back, you can see the entire field, now just wait for him to move. After he makes it into his initial bunker, pin him down and make your way to your favorite 50. Stay there for a couple seconds really tight and listen. Listen to hear if he is running or shooting at your old bunker or what. Then start the snap shooting. Eight times out of Ten your first snapshot will get them out unless they know you are there.