Practice Mode

Practice Mode is a custom server configuration in Counter-Strike 2 that allows players to freely practice grenade lineups, movement, spray patterns, and map knowledge without the constraints of a normal match.

Setting Up Practice Mode

Quick Setup

Launch CS2 and click Play
Select Practice → Competitive
Choose a map
Open the console (` key) and paste the setup commands below

Console Commands

Copy and paste this complete setup into the console:

sv_cheats 1; mp_warmup_end; bot_kick; mp_freezetime 0;
mp_roundtime_defuse 60; mp_buy_anywhere 1; mp_buytime 9999;
mp_maxmoney 65535; mp_startmoney 65535; mp_free_armor 2;
sv_infinite_ammo 1; sv_grenade_trajectory_prac_pipreview 1;
mp_restartgame 1

Command Breakdown

Command	Purpose
`sv_cheats 1`	Enables cheat commands
`mp_warmup_end`	Ends warmup
`bot_kick`	Removes all bots
`mp_freezetime 0`	No freeze time between rounds
`mp_roundtime_defuse 60`	60-minute rounds
`mp_buy_anywhere 1`	Buy weapons anywhere
`mp_buytime 9999`	Extended buy time
`mp_maxmoney 65535`	Maximum money cap
`mp_startmoney 65535`	Start with maximum money
`mp_free_armor 2`	Free armor + helmet each round
`sv_infinite_ammo 1`	Infinite ammo (no reload)
`sv_grenade_trajectory_prac_pipreview 1`	Shows grenade trajectory preview

Useful Practice Commands

Grenade Practice

Command	Purpose
`sv_grenade_trajectory_prac_pipreview 1`	Shows where grenade will land before throwing
`sv_rethrow_last_grenade`	Rethrows last grenade (great for repeating lineups)
`give weapon_smokegrenade`	Give yourself a smoke
`give weapon_flashbang`	Give yourself a flashbang
`give weapon_hegrenade`	Give yourself an HE grenade
`give weapon_molotov`	Give yourself a Molotov

Movement

Command	Purpose
`noclip`	Toggle flying through walls (bind to a key for quick access)
`god`	Toggle invincibility
`cl_showpos 1`	Show position and velocity (useful for movement practice)
`getpos`	Print current position coordinates
`setpos X Y Z`	Teleport to specific coordinates

Bot Control

Command	Purpose
`bot_add_t` / `bot_add_ct`	Add bots for target practice
`bot_stop 1`	Freeze all bots in place
`bot_mimic 1`	Bots copy your movement
`bot_place`	Place a bot at your crosshair position
`bot_crouch 1`	Force bots to crouch

Practice Routine Suggestions

Grenade Lineup Practice (30 min)

Pick one map you want to improve on
Practice 3-5 key smoke lineups for each site
Practice 2-3 flash lineups for entry
Practice 1-2 molotov lineups per site
Use sv_rethrow_last_grenade to repeat until consistent

Spray Control Practice (15 min)

Place a bot against a wall with bot_stop 1
Practice spray patterns at different distances
Use sv_showimpacts 1 to see where bullets land
Focus on the first 10-15 bullets of AK-47 and M4 patterns

Movement Practice (15 min)

Practice counter-strafing: strafe, stop, shoot
Practice jiggle-peeking common angles
Use cl_showpos 1 to monitor velocity
Aim for 0 velocity when you fire

Recommended Workshop Maps

For additional practice options, see Workshop Maps and Aim Training:

Aim Botz — The most popular aim training map
Recoil Master — Spray pattern trainer
YPrac Maps — Map-specific utility practice
Prefire Maps — Practice common angles

Saving Your Config

Create an autoexec file to load practice settings automatically:

Navigate to: Steam\steamapps\common\Counter-Strike Global Offensive\game\csgo\cfg\
Create a file called practice.cfg
Paste the practice commands (one per line)
In-game, type exec practice to load