Flick shots — rapidly snapping your crosshair to an unexpected target — are one of the most exciting and skill-intensive mechanics in Valorant. Players like TenZ and yay have become famous for their flick accuracy.
The Mechanics of a Good Flick
A flick is a two-phase movement: the large motion (arm or wrist moving toward target) and the microadjustment (fine correction after landing near target). Most players fail on the second phase — they flick close but can't correct fast enough.
Sensitivity for Flicking
Higher sensitivity (600–900 eDPI) makes large flicks easier but reduces microadjustment precision. Lower sensitivity (200–400 eDPI) requires more physical movement but allows finer correction. Most flick-focused pros use medium sensitivity.
Drill Progression
**Week 1–2**: Close Range Flicking in Kovaaks — targets at 0–30° offset from crosshair placement. Focus on smooth, not fast.
**Week 3–4**: Increase angle to 30–90°. Add Reactfour in Aimlabs for multi-directional flicks.
**Week 5+**: Wrist Flicking 360 in Kovaaks. Practice in Deathmatch with deliberate crosshair placement before peeking.
The Mental Side
Don't pre-aim flicks. Pre-aim intelligently (common positions), then let the flick handle unexpected angles. Over-flicking is almost always a mental tension issue — relax your grip.