Struggling to land shots in Call Of Duty? Want to improve your aim and reaction time to win more gunfights? Nick, a top-tier player, has shared his best aim training techniques to help you snap onto enemies faster, win more fights, and dominate your lobbies.

These simple but effective tips will help both controller and keyboard & mouse players become more accurate and consistent in-game.

Enable the Center Dot for Instant Crosshair Alignment

One of the most underrated settings in Call of Duty is the Center Dot, a small yellow dot in the middle of your screen that keeps your crosshair aligned with enemy positions at all times.

How to Enable the Center Dot in Call of Duty

  • Go to Settings > Interface > Gameplay HUD
  • Select Crosshairs and turn on Center Dot
  • Set it to Largest for better visibility
  • Adjust opacity to 100% and set the color to yellow (Hex: FFF600)

By keeping your Center Dot aligned with where enemies will appear, you reduce reaction time and improve accuracy, allowing you to land shots before your opponent even reacts.

Crosshair Placement: Always Aim Where Enemies Will Be

A common mistake players make is aiming at the ground or not pre-aiming corners. Instead, your crosshair should always be:

  • At head level before rounding corners
  • Pre-aiming high-traffic areas where enemies are likely to appear
  • Tracking enemy movement before ADSing (aiming down sights)

Good crosshair placement means less adjustment time, making you faster and deadlier in gunfights.

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Controller Settings for Better Accuracy & Movement

Nick plays on a PS5 controller with Control Freaks, but you can optimize your setup for better precision, even with a default controller.

Best Controller Settings for Accuracy & Movement

  • Custom Layout: Switch to Tactical or Custom to map slide/drop-shotting to R3
  • Turn Off Controller Vibration: Reduces hand movement for better accuracy
  • Adjust Dead Zones for Stability: Left Stick Minimum: 5 (prevents unwanted movement), Right Stick Minimum: 5-15 (improves steadiness), Right Stick Maximum: 100 (ensures full range of motion).

These settings help maintain steady aim and allow you to move efficiently in fast-paced fights.

Drop Shots & Jump Shots: Become Harder to Hit

Winning more gunfights isn’t just about better aim—it’s also about being a harder target. Two essential Movement techniques can throw off enemy aim:

Drop Shotting (Best for Long-Range Fights)

  • Drop to the ground while shooting to disrupt enemy aim
  • Works best when engaging stationary targets

Jump Shotting (Best for Close-Range Fights)

  • Jump while ADSing to break your opponent’s aim
  • Effective against enemies who pre-aim at chest level

Mastering these movements will increase your survivability and help you win more engagements.

Best Aim Training Routine: Custom Private Match Drills

To significantly improve your aim, practice against bots in a private match with aim assist turned off. This forces you to train raw accuracy, making real matches feel easier.

How to Set Up a Custom Aim Training Lobby

  • Game Mode: Team Deathmatch
  • Map: Nuketown (or another small map for consistent gunfights)
  • Settings: Max Health: 300 (forces more accurate shots), Mini Map: Constant (so you don’t waste time searching for bots), Damage Type: Headshots Only (to improve precision).
  • Enemies: 11 Recruit Bots
  • Turn Off Aim Assist in Settings > Controller > Target Aim Assist

Training Drills to Follow

  • Go for 200-300 headshots per session
  • Drop shot and jump shot while aiming
  • Practice tracking enemy heads while moving
  • Run through corners while pre-aiming targets

This simple but effective drill will quickly improve your aim, reaction time, and overall accuracy.

Final Tips for Winning More Gunfights

  • Stay Behind Cover – Always use objects for protection
  • Use Head Glitches – Position yourself so only your head is visible to enemies
  • Strafe While Shooting – Move side-to-side to make yourself harder to hit
  • Predict Enemy Movements – If you know where they are, pre-aim corners
  • Stay Calm Under Pressure – The more you panic, the worse your aim gets

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