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Rollout

2014-07-02T20:33:57Z

107.77.64.55: /* 5CP Rollouts */ No 6v6 league allows 2 demomen.

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The '''Rollout''' is the actions or paths taken by players before fighting begins each round. In [[5CP]] maps, the rollout is the series of jumps and routes that reach the middle point fastest. In [[Stopwatch]] maps, the rollout is the positions and precautions taken by the defense during setup time.

==5CP Rollouts==
===6v6===
In [[6v6]], one reason that Scouts, Demomen, and Soldiers are the main classes is their ability to perform a rollout extremely efficiently. [[Scout]]s run quickly enough to just run to mid through the shortest path. The [[Demoman]] and [[Soldier]]s have to sticky jump/rocket jump to reach mid quickly while also building uber for the [[Medic]]. The Medic must make sure that his whole team, especially the Soldiers and Demoman, is at full health/buffed by the time they reach to the middle point. Usually the Medic begins the round by buffing the Demoman because he will jump away the fastest and won't receive any more heals. Once the Demoman is out of his range, he will give overheals to the Scouts. The rest of the rollout is spent healing the roaming soldier as he jumps to mid. Meanwhile, the pocket soldier is able to run with the Escape Plan and receive "crit-heals" near mid (sometimes roles are reversed with the Roamer running with the Medic and the Pocket jumping quickly to mid). This ensures everyone has full/almost-full overheal when the team reaches the middle point and minimizes time spent running to mid.

====Video Tutorials====

*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rr7oGRMKezk '''Demoman Rollouts''']
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjwgdaVmTDM&hd=1 '''Roamer Soldier(Gunboats) Rollouts''']

===Highlander===
Highlander rollouts in 5CP focus on getting the Demoman and [[Heavy]] to the fight as fast as possible because they are the core of a successful push into mid. The Soldier often equips the Disciplinary Action, as it can take a couple seconds off the rollout time for the entire team. The Demoman usually uses the map's respective 6v6 rollout, so he and the Scout reach mid about 2-3 seconds before the whipped players. Before reaching the midpoint (but not so early that the soldier is cut off from whip targets), the flanking classes split up from the combo and take a separate entrance into mid. This ensures that if the enemy Demoman was more successful in the first seconds of the midfight, he won't be rewarded with damage on the entire team funneling through one door. It also puts flankers in a position to ambush enemy players right from the start.

==Stopwatch Rollouts==
===6v6===
Mainly gravelpit, varies from team to team: Sticky traps, Sentry/Dispenser spots, etc.

===Highlander===
The primary objective to accomplish during setup time is to create a hold strategy that shuts down the first push of the attackers and set up an exit strategy for a stronger hold on the next point (The first point of most Stopwatch maps is generally very easy to capture. cp_gravelpit is an oddball: the first point is such a giveaway point that defenders often don't even hold it at all). To hold off a push, the defending team needs to have a strong hold position for the combo that protects the point, a level 3 sentry in a position that covers blindspots and exit routes for the combo, and a strong lockdown on the flank routes through which enemy players might seek an unexpected angle of attack.

Many teams have a few designated players (2-4 non-Engineer, non-Medic classes) kill themselves in the setup time when defending on Payload maps and Attack/Defend maps. The metal that the [[Engineer]] gains by picking up their dropped weapons allows him to build level 3 buildings more quickly so that he is prepared by the time setup ends. The Soldier and Scout often watch the flank, with occasional support from pick classes ([[Spy]] and [[Sniper]]), so those classes tend to look for good positions to hold the flank during setup time. Also during setup, the combo walks to wherever the first major hold position is. The Demoman can lay sticky traps at choke points between BLU Spawn and their position to try to kill a major class before the first push. If he can't find opportunities to get backstabs, the Spy can use the Cloak and Dagger in a position that allows him to call out information about the attackers, or he can cloak near a sticky trap that is out of his demo's field of view to call out when to detonate it.

==Training Rollouts==
There are few ways to train rollouts, the most popular one is hosting a dedicated server and with sv_cheats enabled use commands to give you health and teleport you back to the spawn as explained by [[kaidus]] [http://www.twitch.tv/kaidus/c/2483076?t=13s in this video.]

Another way is using dedicated maps like [http://teamfortress.tv/forum/thread/13667-jump-competitive-b1 Jump Competitive] or [http://tf2.gamebanana.com/maps/170038 TR Rollout]

[[Category:Mechanics]]

Movement

2014-07-02T20:25:14Z

107.77.64.55: Improved flow of final sentence

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Movement is one of the staples of Team Fortress 2, it is very characteristic but at the same time very influenced by games like Quake and Team Fortress Classic. Explosive jumping mechanics give the slower classes much higher mobility and increase the pace of the game. This makes it a much more complex game than it first appears, as a player has to master not only deathmatch ability and gamesense, but also the different movement and jumping techniques.

== Speed ==
Speed is measured using hammer units / sec. The standard is 300 hu/sec, or 100%. This is the speed of the Pyro, Sniper, Engineer, and Spy. Moving backwards reduces the speed to 90% of what it would be otherwise. Note: If you strafe while moving backwards, you will move at full speed (diagonally, not backwards). Crouched movement becomes 33%

=== Scout ===
{| class="wikitable" cellpadding=2 style="width: 100%; text-align: left;"
|-
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Condition
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Normal
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Crouched
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Backwards
|-
|
* '''''Default'''''
* Uncharged [[Baby Face's Blaster]]:
* Charged Baby Face's Blaster:
* With [[Crit-A-Cola]] effect:
* Uncharged Baby's Face's Blaster with Crit-A-Cola:
* Charged Baby's Face's Blaster with Crit-A-Cola:
|
*'''133%'''
*'''87%'''
*'''172%'''
*'''167%'''
*'''108%'''
*'''173%'''
|
*'''44%'''
*'''29%'''
*'''57%'''
*'''56%'''
*'''36%'''
*'''58%'''
|
*'''120%'''
*'''78%'''
*'''155%'''
*'''150%'''
*'''98%'''
*'''156%'''
|}

=== Soldier ===
{| class="wikitable" cellpadding=2 style="width: 100%; text-align: left;"
|-
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Condition
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Normal
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Crouched
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Backwards
|-
|
* '''''Default'''''
* [[Escape Plan]], 121-160 Health:
* Escape Plan, 81-120 Health:
* Escape Plan, 41-80 Health:
* Escape Plan, Under 40 Health:
|
*'''80%'''
*'''88%'''
*'''96%'''
*'''112%'''
*'''128%'''
|
*'''27%'''
*'''29%'''
*'''32%'''
*'''37%'''
*'''43%'''
|
*'''72%'''
*'''79%'''
*'''86%'''
*'''101%'''
*'''115%'''
|}

=== Pyro ===
{| class="wikitable" cellpadding=2 style="width: 100%; text-align: left;"
|-
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Condition
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Normal
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Crouched
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Backwards
|-
|
* '''''Default'''''
* With [[Powerjack]] Out:
|
*'''100%'''
*'''115%'''
|
*'''33%'''
*'''38%'''
|
*'''90%'''
*'''103%'''
|}

=== Demoman ===
{| class="wikitable" cellpadding=2 style="width: 100%; text-align: left;"
|-
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Condition
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Normal
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Crouched
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Backwards
|-
|
* '''''Default'''''
* With Head-taking weapon equipped & 1 Head:
* With Head-taking weapon equipped & 2 Heads:
* With Head-taking weapon equipped & 3 Heads:
* With Head-taking weapon equipped & 4 Heads:
* With [[Scotsman's Skullcutter]] equipped
* Charging with [[Chargin' Targe]]/[[Splendid Screen]]
|
*'''93%'''
*'''101%'''
*'''108%'''
*'''116%'''
*'''123%'''
*'''79%'''
*'''250%'''
|
*'''31%'''
*'''34%'''
*'''36%'''
*'''39%'''
*'''41%'''
*'''26%'''
*'''N/A'''
|
*'''84%'''
*'''91%'''
*'''97%'''
*'''104%'''
*'''111%'''
*'''71%'''
*'''N/A'''
|}

=== Heavy ===
{| class="wikitable" cellpadding=2 style="width: 100%; text-align: left;"
|-
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Condition
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Normal
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Crouched
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Backwards
|-
|
* '''''Default'''''
* Any Mini-gun spun up, excluding the [[Brass Beast]]:
* Walking with spun up Brass Beast:
* With [[Buffalo Steak Sandvich]] effect:
* With [[Gloves of Running Urgently]] Equipped:
|
*'''77%'''
*'''37%'''
*'''15%'''
*'''104%'''
*'''100%'''
|
*'''26%'''
*'''0%'''
*'''0%'''
*'''35%'''
*'''33%'''
|
*'''69%'''
*'''33%'''
*'''15%'''
*'''93%'''
*'''90%'''
|}

=== Engineer ===
{| class="wikitable" cellpadding=2 style="width: 100%; text-align: left;"
|-
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Condition
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Normal
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Crouched
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Backwards
|-
|
* '''''Default'''''
* While hauling a building:
|
*'''100%'''
*'''75%'''
|
*'''33%'''
*'''25%'''
|
*'''90%'''
*'''68%'''
|}

=== Medic ===
{| class="wikitable" cellpadding=2 style="width: 100%; text-align: left;"
|-
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Condition
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Normal
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Crouched
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Backwards
|-
|
* '''''Default'''''
* Wielding [[Overdose]] at 100% [[ÜberCharge]]
* Healing a [[Scout]] with the [[Quick-Fix]]
* Healing a [[Pyro]] using the [[Powerjack]] with the [[Quick-Fix]]
|
*'''107%'''
*'''117%'''
*'''133%'''
*'''115%'''
|
*'''36%'''
*'''39%'''
*'''44%'''
*'''38%'''
|
*'''96%'''
*'''106%'''
*'''120%'''
*'''105%'''
|}

=== Sniper ===
{| class="wikitable" cellpadding=2 style="width: 100%; text-align: left;"
|-
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Condition
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Normal
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Crouched
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Backwards
|-
|
* '''''Default'''''
* With a Rifle zoomed in:
* While [[Huntsman]] drawn:
|
*'''100%'''
*'''27%'''
*'''53%'''
|
*'''33%'''
*'''9%'''
*'''18%'''
|
*'''90%'''
*'''27%'''
*'''48%'''
|}

=== Spy ===
{| class="wikitable" cellpadding=2 style="width: 100%; text-align: left;"
|-
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Condition
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Normal
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Crouched
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Backwards
|-
|
* '''''Default'''''
* Disguised as [[Soldier]]:
* Disguised as [[Demoman]]:
* Disguised as [[Heavy]]:
* All other Disguises:
|
*'''100%'''
*'''80%'''
*'''93%'''
*'''77%'''
*'''100%'''
|
*'''33%'''
*'''27%'''
*'''31%'''
*'''26%'''
*'''33%'''
|
*'''90%'''
*'''72%'''
*'''84%'''
*'''69%'''
*'''90%'''
|}

== Other Movement Techniques ==

=== Crouch Jumping ===
Crouch jumping is the basic technique of pressing crouch while jumping. Crouch Jumping moves the player model an additional hammer unit up, and can allow access to things otherwise inaccessible by basic jumping.

=== Double Jump ===
When in the air as Scout, pressing jump again gives an additional midair jump. This is useful for maneuvering around maps or dodging and confusing enemies.

=== Boston Basher Jump ===
A Scout is able to use the knockback of self damage from the Boston Basher along with his jump in order to increase the height and length of his jump. This is useful for climbing things like the spire on [[cp_badlands|Badlands]].

Do note that the best gains in height are when the Scout jumps right as the self damage from the Basher activates.

=== Rocket Jump ===
''Main article: [[Rocket Jumping]]''

Soldiers can shoot a rocket near themselves to achieve height or speed through the air. This can be useful for running towards a battle, obtaining [[height advantage]], attacking players, or fleeing to safety. There are multiple jump techniques to help Soldiers achieve more speed or height. [[Gunboats]] causes Soldiers to take 60% less damage while rocket jumping.

Combining this with Crouch Jumping will allow Soldiers to propel themselves farther than without Crouch Jumping.

=== Sticky Jump ===
''Main article: [[Sticky Jumping]]''

Demomen can also detonate a sticky near their feet for a boost. This causes more self-damage than a Soldier's rocket jump, but also provides a bigger boost. A Demoman will sticky jump during a [[rollout]], fleeing, or attacking.

=== Sentry Jump ===
There are two types of Sentry Jumping; Sentry Rocket Jumping and Bullet Jumping. Using the Wrangler and a level 3 sentry, the [[Engineer]] can shoot his sentry's rockets at his own feet, propelling him into the air like a regular rocket jump. By quickly switching to a different weapon and rightclicking on his sentry, he can bring the building with him to build in unexpected places. Bullet Jumping can be done with any level sentry, along with mini-sentries. Bullet Jumping is the act of using the knockback from the damage received from sentry bullets to propel the Engineer. Bullet Jumping is useful when running mini-sentries or when a sentry is at level one or two for making short leaps such as onto the roof of [[cp_gravelpit]] B-Point or the balcony of [[koth_arctic]].
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgNI36HPTY0 Click here for a video demonstrating sentry jumping]

=== Explosive Surfing ===
Any class is capable of timing a jump with an enemy's projectile and using it to their advantage. This is a common practice among Medics, who often surf away from damage and to the safety of their team.

One particular example of this: http://youtu.be/2IcWmpkjMKo?t=4m5s

==See Also==

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dx8CHK_bhAU Guide to Walking Backwards at Full Speed]

[[Category:Mechanics]]

Movement

2014-07-02T20:24:06Z

107.77.64.55: Fixed some grammatical errors, improved wording

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Movement is one of the staples of Team Fortress 2, it is very characteristic but at the same time very influenced by games like Quake and Team Fortress Classic. Explosive jumping mechanics give the slower classes much higher mobility and increase the pace of the game. This makes it a much more complex game than it first appears, as a player has to master not only deathmatch ability and gamesense, but also the different movement and jumping techniques as well.

== Speed ==
Speed is measured using hammer units / sec. The standard is 300 hu/sec, or 100%. This is the speed of the Pyro, Sniper, Engineer, and Spy. Moving backwards reduces the speed to 90% of what it would be otherwise. Note: If you strafe while moving backwards, you will move at full speed (diagonally, not backwards). Crouched movement becomes 33%

=== Scout ===
{| class="wikitable" cellpadding=2 style="width: 100%; text-align: left;"
|-
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Condition
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Normal
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Crouched
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Backwards
|-
|
* '''''Default'''''
* Uncharged [[Baby Face's Blaster]]:
* Charged Baby Face's Blaster:
* With [[Crit-A-Cola]] effect:
* Uncharged Baby's Face's Blaster with Crit-A-Cola:
* Charged Baby's Face's Blaster with Crit-A-Cola:
|
*'''133%'''
*'''87%'''
*'''172%'''
*'''167%'''
*'''108%'''
*'''173%'''
|
*'''44%'''
*'''29%'''
*'''57%'''
*'''56%'''
*'''36%'''
*'''58%'''
|
*'''120%'''
*'''78%'''
*'''155%'''
*'''150%'''
*'''98%'''
*'''156%'''
|}

=== Soldier ===
{| class="wikitable" cellpadding=2 style="width: 100%; text-align: left;"
|-
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Condition
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Normal
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Crouched
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Backwards
|-
|
* '''''Default'''''
* [[Escape Plan]], 121-160 Health:
* Escape Plan, 81-120 Health:
* Escape Plan, 41-80 Health:
* Escape Plan, Under 40 Health:
|
*'''80%'''
*'''88%'''
*'''96%'''
*'''112%'''
*'''128%'''
|
*'''27%'''
*'''29%'''
*'''32%'''
*'''37%'''
*'''43%'''
|
*'''72%'''
*'''79%'''
*'''86%'''
*'''101%'''
*'''115%'''
|}

=== Pyro ===
{| class="wikitable" cellpadding=2 style="width: 100%; text-align: left;"
|-
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Condition
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Normal
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Crouched
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Backwards
|-
|
* '''''Default'''''
* With [[Powerjack]] Out:
|
*'''100%'''
*'''115%'''
|
*'''33%'''
*'''38%'''
|
*'''90%'''
*'''103%'''
|}

=== Demoman ===
{| class="wikitable" cellpadding=2 style="width: 100%; text-align: left;"
|-
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Condition
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Normal
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Crouched
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Backwards
|-
|
* '''''Default'''''
* With Head-taking weapon equipped & 1 Head:
* With Head-taking weapon equipped & 2 Heads:
* With Head-taking weapon equipped & 3 Heads:
* With Head-taking weapon equipped & 4 Heads:
* With [[Scotsman's Skullcutter]] equipped
* Charging with [[Chargin' Targe]]/[[Splendid Screen]]
|
*'''93%'''
*'''101%'''
*'''108%'''
*'''116%'''
*'''123%'''
*'''79%'''
*'''250%'''
|
*'''31%'''
*'''34%'''
*'''36%'''
*'''39%'''
*'''41%'''
*'''26%'''
*'''N/A'''
|
*'''84%'''
*'''91%'''
*'''97%'''
*'''104%'''
*'''111%'''
*'''71%'''
*'''N/A'''
|}

=== Heavy ===
{| class="wikitable" cellpadding=2 style="width: 100%; text-align: left;"
|-
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Condition
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Normal
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Crouched
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Backwards
|-
|
* '''''Default'''''
* Any Mini-gun spun up, excluding the [[Brass Beast]]:
* Walking with spun up Brass Beast:
* With [[Buffalo Steak Sandvich]] effect:
* With [[Gloves of Running Urgently]] Equipped:
|
*'''77%'''
*'''37%'''
*'''15%'''
*'''104%'''
*'''100%'''
|
*'''26%'''
*'''0%'''
*'''0%'''
*'''35%'''
*'''33%'''
|
*'''69%'''
*'''33%'''
*'''15%'''
*'''93%'''
*'''90%'''
|}

=== Engineer ===
{| class="wikitable" cellpadding=2 style="width: 100%; text-align: left;"
|-
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Condition
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Normal
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Crouched
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Backwards
|-
|
* '''''Default'''''
* While hauling a building:
|
*'''100%'''
*'''75%'''
|
*'''33%'''
*'''25%'''
|
*'''90%'''
*'''68%'''
|}

=== Medic ===
{| class="wikitable" cellpadding=2 style="width: 100%; text-align: left;"
|-
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Condition
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Normal
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Crouched
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Backwards
|-
|
* '''''Default'''''
* Wielding [[Overdose]] at 100% [[ÜberCharge]]
* Healing a [[Scout]] with the [[Quick-Fix]]
* Healing a [[Pyro]] using the [[Powerjack]] with the [[Quick-Fix]]
|
*'''107%'''
*'''117%'''
*'''133%'''
*'''115%'''
|
*'''36%'''
*'''39%'''
*'''44%'''
*'''38%'''
|
*'''96%'''
*'''106%'''
*'''120%'''
*'''105%'''
|}

=== Sniper ===
{| class="wikitable" cellpadding=2 style="width: 100%; text-align: left;"
|-
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Condition
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Normal
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Crouched
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Backwards
|-
|
* '''''Default'''''
* With a Rifle zoomed in:
* While [[Huntsman]] drawn:
|
*'''100%'''
*'''27%'''
*'''53%'''
|
*'''33%'''
*'''9%'''
*'''18%'''
|
*'''90%'''
*'''27%'''
*'''48%'''
|}

=== Spy ===
{| class="wikitable" cellpadding=2 style="width: 100%; text-align: left;"
|-
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Condition
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Normal
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Crouched
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Backwards
|-
|
* '''''Default'''''
* Disguised as [[Soldier]]:
* Disguised as [[Demoman]]:
* Disguised as [[Heavy]]:
* All other Disguises:
|
*'''100%'''
*'''80%'''
*'''93%'''
*'''77%'''
*'''100%'''
|
*'''33%'''
*'''27%'''
*'''31%'''
*'''26%'''
*'''33%'''
|
*'''90%'''
*'''72%'''
*'''84%'''
*'''69%'''
*'''90%'''
|}

== Other Movement Techniques ==

=== Crouch Jumping ===
Crouch jumping is the basic technique of pressing crouch while jumping. Crouch Jumping moves the player model an additional hammer unit up, and can allow access to things otherwise inaccessible by basic jumping.

=== Double Jump ===
When in the air as Scout, pressing jump again gives an additional midair jump. This is useful for maneuvering around maps or dodging and confusing enemies.

=== Boston Basher Jump ===
A Scout is able to use the knockback of self damage from the Boston Basher along with his jump in order to increase the height and length of his jump. This is useful for climbing things like the spire on [[cp_badlands|Badlands]].

Do note that the best gains in height are when the Scout jumps right as the self damage from the Basher activates.

=== Rocket Jump ===
''Main article: [[Rocket Jumping]]''

Soldiers can shoot a rocket near themselves to achieve height or speed through the air. This can be useful for running towards a battle, obtaining [[height advantage]], attacking players, or fleeing to safety. There are multiple jump techniques to help Soldiers achieve more speed or height. [[Gunboats]] causes Soldiers to take 60% less damage while rocket jumping.

Combining this with Crouch Jumping will allow Soldiers to propel themselves farther than without Crouch Jumping.

=== Sticky Jump ===
''Main article: [[Sticky Jumping]]''

Demomen can also detonate a sticky near their feet for a boost. This causes more self-damage than a Soldier's rocket jump, but also provides a bigger boost. A Demoman will sticky jump during a [[rollout]], fleeing, or attacking.

=== Sentry Jump ===
There are two types of Sentry Jumping; Sentry Rocket Jumping and Bullet Jumping. Using the Wrangler and a level 3 sentry, the [[Engineer]] can shoot his sentry's rockets at his own feet, propelling him into the air like a regular rocket jump. By quickly switching to a different weapon and rightclicking on his sentry, he can bring the building with him to build in unexpected places. Bullet Jumping can be done with any level sentry, along with mini-sentries. Bullet Jumping is the act of using the knockback from the damage received from sentry bullets to propel the Engineer. Bullet Jumping is useful when running mini-sentries or when a sentry is at level one or two for making short leaps such as onto the roof of [[cp_gravelpit]] B-Point or the balcony of [[koth_arctic]].
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgNI36HPTY0 Click here for a video demonstrating sentry jumping]

=== Explosive Surfing ===
Any class is capable of timing a jump with an enemy's projectile and using it to their advantage. This is a common practice among Medics, who often surf away from damage and to the safety of their team.

One particular example of this: http://youtu.be/2IcWmpkjMKo?t=4m5s

==See Also==

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dx8CHK_bhAU Guide to Walking Backwards at Full Speed]

[[Category:Mechanics]]