A Rafterson Split

Around it

Callouts near A Rafters

• A TowerThe high ground above A Site that overlooks Ramps.
• A SiteThe A bombsite, at the opposite end of the map from B Site and reached through A Main and the A Ramps. Teams use it to report plants and enemies on the site.
• A RampsThe ramp that climbs from A Main onto A Site and is the main entry point. Calling it tells the team who is holding the top of the ramp and who is pushing up it.
• A MainThe main lane leading from the A side toward A Site, where early contact usually happens. A player on Screens can watch the A Main crossing from behind the site.
• A ElbowThe bend between A Screens and A Back on the defender side of A, a close angle onto anyone walking up to the site.
• Mid VentThe vent that drops from the A heaven spot into Mid, so enemies can come down from above. Players often lurk near Mail and Ropes and call this vent when something drops in.

Playing it

Split A Site tips

1. 01Take A Main and the Ramps before pushing the site. Holding the top of Ramps gives a wide view, but it is usually the first place defenders check on a retake.
2. 02After taking A, clear A Tower (Heaven). A vent drops from there into Mid, so defenders can use it to rotate.
3. 03On defense, put one player on Screens for information and one at the top of Ramps who falls back to Rafters when pushed. Watch for pushes coming up from Mid.