Common CT Strats (3)

Master Counter-Strike: Source CT strategies! Learn effective 2-1-2, 3-2, and 3-1-1 setups to dominate A, B, and Mid.

Alright, let's talk about some solid defensive setups for the Counter-Terrorists (CTs). These are common strategies that can really help you control the map and shut down enemy pushes. We'll cover a few popular ones: 2-1-2, 3-2, and 3-1-1.

Common CT Setups:

1. 2-1-2 Split:

   This is a pretty balanced approach. You'll send two players to control A site, two to B site, and the fifth player will guard Mid. If you've got AWP players, they're usually best positioned either on Long A or watching Mid Doors. The Riflers who are covering Mid can either push up into Lower Dark to try and get some early info, or they can hang back near CT spawn and call out any pushes from Mid towards B. Auto-snipers, if you have them, can sometimes be effective placed near the back of B site, watching the Tunnels entrance.

2. 3-2 Split:

   This setup heavily favors A site defense. You'll send three players to A (you can run this as 2 Long and 1 on Site, or 1 Long, 1 on Site, and 1 Short) and the remaining two players will go to B. This is a strong strategy because the only direct path for Ts to get to B is through Tunnels, which is a really tough chokepoint that most teams don't want to challenge head-on. It also means that if the Ts do manage to plant on B, you'll have a larger group of three players ready to retake the site. As usual, AWP players are super valuable guarding A site in this setup.

3. 3-1-1 Split:

   This one is similar to the 3-2, but with a slight tweak for more map awareness. Instead of sending both players to B, you'll send three to A, one player to B site, and the last player will position themselves outside B Doors, closer to Mid. This player acts as an early warning system, gathering info on movement through Tunnels and Short A. They can also quickly reinforce A if the Ts are pushing that way. Of course, this player can also throw support grenades into B and then rotate back onto the site to help the other B defender if needed.