We’re excited to bring you the first in a series of pro tips provided by professional Counter-Strike players. Pros from around the world have come together to provide advice for players who are hoping to improve their competitive skills.

Below, Area 51’s Semphis provides an overview of how he uses the AK-47 during matches, and also demonstrates a few flash and smoke grenade locations that can help you approach bombsite A in de_inferno.

Moving forward, we’ll be at ESWC in Paris in a few weeks and will have an opportunity to film with more top CS:GO teams. Are there certain tips or strategies that you’d like the pros to discuss? Let us know in the forums and we’ll bring your questions to Paris!