Tank
Could my team use the space I took? Did I commit where they could support me? Was it time to advance, hold or give space?
How to self-review your matches
Review the decision.
Keep the lesson.
You do not need to annotate an entire match. Start with a few moments you can learn from, then choose one change to practice.
In this guide
Choose a focus before you watch
Ask one question: “Am I committing before my team is ready?” or “Do I still have cover when pressure arrives?” A focus makes it easier to spot useful moments.
Pick two or three examples, including a good play. Review wins as well as losses so the result does not decide what you notice.
Rewind before the turning point
Start about ten seconds before a death, duel or ultimate. Watch from your own perspective first. What information did you actually have?
- Where were your teammates, and could they follow up?
- Who was alive, and what resources were available?
- What cover, escape route or angle could you use?
- What changed just before you committed?
Use other perspectives to check the sequence, then distinguish what you could know at the time from what the replay reveals afterward.
Separate the choice from the outcome
A lost fight can include a sensible decision. A won duel can hide a risky habit. Describe the choice first, then assess its timing and context.
Example
“I challenged the angle while our tank was regrouping” explains more than “I lost because their aim was better.”
If the replay cannot answer a question, leave it unassessed. An honest gap is more useful than a guess.
Ask the question for your role
DPS
Was my target vulnerable? Did my angle create useful pressure? Was I acting with my team, and could I leave safely?
Support
Did my position let me help without unnecessary risk? Was my attention on the right threat or teammate? Could my resources change the fight?
Use the lineup at that moment. A hero swap changes the context; the starting roster alone may not tell the whole story.
Choose an action you could actually take
Write one specific alternative using the information and resources you had. “Play better” is hard to practice. “Wait behind cover until my tank re-engages” gives you a cue and an action.
Keep the description factual. Put the adjustment in your alternative action or key take-away so you can find it later.
Take one lesson into the next match
Finish with one short practice goal. Revisit similar moments after a few matches and ask whether your decisions changed, rather than judging only wins and losses.
Patterns & plan can help you find repeated answers. Open the source moments to check context, especially when the sample is small. If you are unsure, invite someone else to review the same match.
Put it into practice →