Pro tip: Master the new 'Counter-Strike' map with these grenade throws

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Pro tip: Master the new 'Counter-Strike' map with these grenade throws
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Being a pro gamer isn't easy. Mastering top competitive games takes hundreds of hours of practice — but also knowledge. Each week, we'll share the most useful tips and tricks to improve your play. It's time to get good.

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive released a brand new map last week called Canals, which brings a whole bunch of new tactics and tricks to learn how to walk away with a W round after round.

In the video above, YouTube channel Valve Guides breaks down 10 killer tips and tricks the help you surprise your opponents and get an offensive and defensive edge on them. There are grenade throws, wallbangs and boosts to keep in mind when playing on Canals, and Valve Guides points out some of the best.

Some of the tips require a little team coordination, but all of the grenade throws and wallbangs can be done without needing to herd your PUG team.

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Kellen Beck

Kellen is a science reporter at Mashable, covering space, environmentalism, sustainability, and future tech. Previously, Kellen has covered entertainment, gaming, esports, and consumer tech at Mashable. Follow him on Twitter @Kellenbeck


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