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'''Smoke Lineups''' are predetermined positions and techniques for throwing [[Smoke Grenade|smoke grenades]] to land precisely in specific locations. Mastering smoke lineups is essential for competitive [[Counter-Strike 2]] play.

== Overview ==
Smoke grenades are arguably the most important utility in CS2. A well-placed smoke can block sightlines, cover plants and defuses, fake executes, and create one-way angles. Professional teams memorize dozens of smoke lineups for each map as part of their strategic playbook.

== Throwing Techniques ==
CS2 offers three throw types that affect grenade distance:

{| class="wikitable"
! Input !! Throw Type !! Distance
|-
| Left click || '''Long throw''' || Maximum distance
|-
| Right click || '''Short throw''' || Drops at your feet
|-
| Left + Right click || '''Medium throw''' || Approximately half distance
|}

Additionally:
* '''Running throws''' increase distance
* '''Jump throws''' allow grenades to clear obstacles and reach distant spots
* '''Walk throws''' provide precise short-distance control
* '''Crouch throws''' lower the release point for specific lineups

== Jump Throw Bind ==
Many lineups require a jump throw (jumping and releasing the grenade simultaneously). Bind it for consistency:

<pre>
alias "+jumpthrow" "+jump; -attack"
alias "-jumpthrow" "-jump"
bind "n" "+jumpthrow"
</pre>

This ensures the jump and throw happen on the same tick every time.

== Key Smoke Positions by Map ==

=== Dust II ===
* '''Xbox Smoke''' (from T Spawn) — Blocks Mid Doors sightline for safe Short crossing
* '''CT Cross Smoke''' (from Long) — Blocks CT spawn cross to B
* '''B Doors Smoke''' (from Upper Tunnel) — Blocks Window/Door sightline for B take
* '''A Long Corner Smoke''' — Blocks AWP angle from A site/Pit
* '''Short Stairs Smoke''' — Blocks defenders from seeing Short approach

=== Mirage ===
* '''Window Smoke''' (from T Spawn) — Blocks Sniper's Nest/Window room
* '''Connector Smoke''' (from T Spawn) — Blocks CT connector rotation
* '''Jungle Smoke''' (from T Spawn) — Blocks A site Jungle position
* '''Stairs Smoke''' (from T Spawn) — Blocks Triple/Stairs defense
* '''B Short Smoke''' (from B Apartments) — Blocks Short/Catwalk rotation

=== Inferno ===
* '''Coffins Smoke''' (from Banana) — Blocks B site Coffins position
* '''CT Smoke''' (from Banana) — Blocks CT rotation to B
* '''Arch Smoke''' (from T apps/Second Mid) — Blocks Arch passage
* '''Library Smoke''' (from Apartments) — Blocks Library angle on A site
* '''Pit Smoke''' (from Apartments) — Blocks Pit angle

=== Nuke ===
* '''Main Smoke''' (from T side) — Blocks A Main entrance sightline
* '''Heaven Smoke''' (from various positions) — Blocks elevated A site view
* '''Ramp Smoke''' — Blocks Lower site approaches

== Learning Lineups ==

=== Step-by-Step ===
# Enter [[Practice Mode]] with grenade trajectory enabled
# Position yourself at the lineup starting spot
# Aim at the specified reference point (crack, texture, etc.)
# Use the correct throw type
# Use <code>sv_rethrow_last_grenade</code> to verify consistency

=== Resources ===
* '''[[Workshop Maps]]''' — YPrac map guides include lineup practice
* '''[[Practice Mode]]''' — Set up a private server
* '''Community websites''' — Dedicated lineup databases with screenshots and videos

== Tips ==
* '''Start with 3-5 essential smokes per map''' — Don't try to learn everything at once
* '''Lineup reliability matters more than quantity''' — A smoke you land 100% of the time is better than 10 unreliable ones
* '''Practice against obstacles''' — Learn which smokes bounce off skyboxes
* '''Time your smokes''' — Coordinate with teammates for simultaneous deployment
* '''One-way smokes''' — Some smokes create a gap that lets you see enemies' feet while they can't see you

== See Also ==
* [[Smoke Grenade]] — Smoke grenade mechanics
* [[Flash Lineups]] — Flashbang position guide
* [[Molotov Lineups]] — Molotov/incendiary lineup guide
* [[Practice Mode]] — How to practice lineups
* [[Map Callouts]] — Location names for communication

[[Category:Guides]]
[[Category:Game Mechanics]]
[[Category:Grenades]]

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