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Imagine you are sprinting as fast as you can to tag your friend, when suddenly the whistle blows and you become the one being hunted!
Can you stop instantly, spin around, and run away without falling over?
The Two Roles
In active games, chasing means running forward to tag someone, while fleeing means running away toward open space.
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Effective Fleeing Strategies keep evaders safe by avoiding predictable straight lines. Evaders use sudden speed changes, zigzag pathways, level changes, and deceptive fakes or jukes to escape into open space.
Instead of simply trailing directly behind an evader, smart chasers use strategic Pursuit Angles to anticipate paths, cut off escape routes, and apply gentle two-finger tags safely.
So what physical move lets you switch between these two jobs in a split second?
The Brake and Pivot
Mastering Role Transition Mechanics allows you to switch instantly between fleeing and chasing through rapid deceleration, planting your lead foot, and sinking into a low athletic stance.
Once planted, pivot on the ball of your foot and explosively re-accelerate in the direction of your new target.
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A common mistake is trying to turn around while standing tall at full speed, which causes you to slide or take wide, slow loops.