Lately, some players have noticed an odd but powerful movement behavior in top fraggers like Kyousuke and donk — their reactions seem superhuman, and their spray looks too clean. After careful observation, a consistent pattern emerged:
They spam W and A keys while shooting.This technique isn’t about gimmicks — it's tied directly to how the game engine processes movement and shooting input. When done right, it feels like:
Input lag disappears
Enemy models move slower or "freeze"
Spray feels ultra-smooth
Why Spamming W and A WorksAlthough we don’t have official confirmation from Valve, here’s the working theory based on testing:
Spamming W and A while firing seems to "refresh" or reset the movement input buffer, reducing the delay between movement → firing → server response.
It reduces perceived input lag by maintaining a constant stream of movement input, which may help stabilize hit registration or model desync.
The result is a faster-feeling aim, more responsive recoil, and even enemies looking like they’re shooting blanks.
Here's What to Do1. Watch This Example (Kyousuke)
Reddit Clip: Kyousuke Spamming Movement While Aiminghttps://www. reddit. com/r/csgo/comments/1ls0qct/kyousuke_has_a_habit_of_holding_right_click_while/?chainedPosts=t3_1ls0o24
Notice how often he's tapping or alternating W and A during engagements.
It’s not random — it's consistent, precise, and seems to correlate with his crisp aim.
2. How to Practice the W+A Spam Technique
Load into a TDM (Team Deathmatch) or aim training server.
Hold your mouse lightly with a claw or fingertip grip — no wrist tension.
Use your keyboard for micro-adjustments while aiming.
During a fight:Start pressing W and A repeatedly right before you shoot.
Keep spamming them while shooting.
Optionally, press both W + A at the same time to balance movement and avoid massive inaccuracy.
You don’t need to stop fully — the game lets you shoot accurately during short movement windows.
With practice, this becomes a rhythmic part of your dueling style.To make this a habit, you need to learn to press those keys all the time the moment the round starts. If your swinging right, make it a habit to keep pressing the left button (a) alot, when your swinging left, make it a habit of pressing (d). If your going forward you can press a and d either or one of them. The best thing I have noticed is to actually alternate on pressing them both a and d.
A recommended point that also helps is to clear decals :
bind "w" "+forward; r_cleardecals"
bind "a" "+moveleft; r_cleardecals"
bind "MOUSE2" "+attack2; r_cleardecals"
This does a few things:Keeps your screen clean from distracting blood/bullet marks
Helps reinforce movement input
Pairs naturally with right-click zooming (for scoped weapons)
