Pathings and possibilities from starting Short / Catwalk

• Fight Mid / Top Mid / Catwalk with teammate utility to deny early control. (Aggressive)
• Hold Short passively, watching Catwalk and staying ready to support B. (Defensive)
• Rotate into Market, B Site or Connector according to pressure and information. (Situational)

Pathings and possibilities from starting Window / Ladder

• Support Mid fights with flashes, swings or crossfires
• Fall back into Short if Mid control becomes dangerous
• Reconnect with B when Apps pressure appears

Mid-round patterns

• Control Short / Catwalk as the bridge between Mid and B, tracking whether Ts are building toward a B split, Mid control or late A pressure. Decide whether to hold Short, fall Market, help Connector or reinforce B according to the information gathered. It suits default rounds where the CT side needs flexibility and Mid presence.
• Support the B Anchor from Short / Market, helping against Apps hits, B splits and late Catwalk pressure. This allows the anchor to play stronger site positions without being completely isolated. It fits when Ts show B Apps pressure, when Mid control is uncertain or when the CT side wants a safer B setup without stacking too early.
• Re-clear or pressure Mid / Apps-side routes in the mid-round to recover information and deny late splits. This can free the Connector player or AWPer to rotate elsewhere while keeping B playable. Teams choose it when Ts slow down after early Mid utility, when B has been quiet for too long or when the CT side needs information before committing rotations.