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When to rotate (and when not to)

CT-side rotates wrong more than any other CT mistake.

CT-side has 5 players covering 2-3 sites. Rotation timing decides if a fast execute catches you split or stacked.

Don't rotate on the first sound of utility — fakes happen constantly. Wait for either: 2+ teammate deaths at the same site, OR utility detonating + footsteps confirming commit.

Late rotation rule: if the bomb is already planted at A, you don't walk into the post-plant. You hold the rotation lane and wait for the next round's buy.

Common bad rotation: hearing one molly at A and abandoning B. The Ts now have a free B take because all CTs migrated to A.

Takeaways

  • Wait for 2 confirmed deaths, not 1 utility sound
  • Don't rotate into a post-plant — hold for next round
  • A fake costs the Ts utility too — they can't fake forever
  • Pre-rotate on a hunch only when you have read the IGL's pattern

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