One Shot, One Kill, Training for Black Ops 7
While Call of Duty is generally reliant on tracking and switching mechanics due to a combination of a relatively high time to kill (especially in Warzone) and the fact that you will primarily be using automatic weapons, flicking is definitely still in the equation.
Flicking in Call of Duty makes an appearance as a mechanic primarily in situations where you are using a non-automatic weapon, such as marksman rifles, sniper rifles, or certain pistols. Being able to land the first shot consistently when using weapons in these categories is critical to your performance on the battlefield.
If you enjoy playing Warzone, you already know that the use of sniper rifles can be a game changer. If you want to be efficient in using these long-range killing machines, you will need to refine your flicking skills, ensuring that you are able to consistently land that first shot. A well timed sniper shot can quickly down an opponent and give your teammates the opening they need to push into enemy territory, on the contrary, missing a shot or aiming too low can give away your position while simultaneously allowing your opponents to quickly shield up and take cover before you can close in on them.
This featured will train your ability to time your shots and flick at targets consistently, strengthening your ability to overcome the aforementioned scenarios in Black Ops 7, where you will have to make the best out of these weapons classes.
The task features two evasive targets that are moving at the end of a long corridor. Work on maintaining your accuracy as you flick, before taking a split second to adjust your crosshair to ensure that it’s still on the moving target. You may want to track the target for a moment before clicking, building up speed after a few reps of this motion until it feels fluid.
Mastering the skill of flicking in a game like Call of Duty is highly important, not just in scenarios where you’re using a sniper rifle, but as a fundamental mechanic of any shooter. Lack of well established flicking mechanics will lead to a number of missed opportunities in your aim duels, but don’t worry, with proper training flicking in CoD will come as second nature to you in no time.