How to Practice Smokes in CS2

Setting Up a Practice Server

Before you start practicing lineups, you need to set up a local server with the right settings. Open the console (~) and enter these commands:

sv_cheats 1
mp_warmup_end
mp_freezetime 0
mp_roundtime_defuse 60
sv_infinite_ammo 1
sv_grenade_trajectory 1
sv_grenade_trajectory_time 10
sv_showimpacts 1

What Each Command Does

• sv_cheats 1 - Enables cheat commands (required for practice)
• sv_infinite_ammo 1 - Unlimited grenades so you can throw repeatedly
• sv_grenade_trajectory 1 - Shows the flight path of your grenades
• sv_grenade_trajectory_time 10 - How long the trajectory line stays visible (seconds)
• sv_showimpacts 1 - Shows where bullets and grenades land
• mp_roundtime_defuse 60 - Extends round time so you have plenty of time to practice
• mp_freezetime 0 - Removes freeze time at round start

Useful Extra Commands

noclip                        // Fly around the map freely (toggle on/off)
bind "KEY" "noclip"           // Bind noclip to a key for quick toggling
give weapon_smokegrenade      // Give yourself a smoke grenade
give weapon_flashbang         // Give yourself a flashbang
give weapon_hegrenade         // Give yourself an HE grenade
give weapon_molotov           // Give yourself a molotov

Jump Throw Bind

Many lineups require a jump throw for consistency. Add this to your autoexec.cfg:

alias "+jumpthrow" "+jump; -attack"
alias "-jumpthrow" "-jump"
bind "KEY" "+jumpthrow"

Replace KEY with your preferred key. This ensures the smoke releases at the exact peak of your jump every time.

Practice Tips

1. Focus on one map at a time - Don’t try to learn every lineup on every map at once
2. Start with the essentials - Learn the 3-4 most important smokes for each map first
3. Use a checklist - Mark off each lineup as you master it
4. Practice with friends - Set up an execute and practice the timing of coordinated throws
5. Record your practice - Compare your smoke landing spots to the guides to spot errors