Top players often transition between the two—focusing on the target to track movement, then glancing at the crosshair to verify the shot. Crosshair Placement: The Ultimate Shortcut

Mastering the Center: Why Your Crosshair is the Key to Victory

"Active aiming" is always faster than "reactive aiming". Good crosshair placement can reduce your time-to-kill by .

Most experts argue you should focus on the enemy, not the reticle. Like throwing a ball, your brain naturally wants to align what you are looking at with the center of your screen.