Drill 1Build a repeatable opening shot
Choose a sight line, place your crosshair where a target is likely to appear, and wait for a readable movement pattern. The sniper is described as one-shot, so the opening should be deliberate rather than rushed.
Drill 2Plan the miss before it happens
Decide whether you will move, change angle, or use the secondary after a miss. A fast recovery plan prevents a failed opening from turning into a second exposed peek.
Drill 3Practice secondary headshots
The official game description says secondaries take two shots, or one to the head. Use that rule to practice controlled head-level placement without claiming a hidden damage number.
Drill 4Protect your close range
When another player collapses the distance, stop treating the fight like a long-range duel. Reposition, use cover, and only commit to melee when the range makes sense.