How to Coordinate With Teams During Online Matches?

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June 19, 2024

Online games like FPS, a multiplayer online battle arena, or any sports game require a sense of team coordination. 

If you, as a player, do not communicate with your teammates while playing the games, you will not be able to dominate the other teams, no matter how good you are. 

That’s the reason why we are here. In this article, we will explain to you how you can coordinate with teams during online matches. So, let’s get started with the guide.

  • Importance of Communication

Good communication is the backbone of any team who wants to win the match. Without perfect coordination, your team will not be able to achieve its goal. 

  • Share Information: Share information to your teammates about enemies, resources, etc.
  • Strategy: Plan a strategy with your team on how to play till the end to win the match. 
  • Building Team Spirit: Create a positive environment within your team to boost team spirit. 

  • Using Communication Tools

There are different communication tools available in modern-day games. So, you have to know how effectively you can use them:

  1. a) Voice Chat: It is the most important and useful tool that you can use to chat with your teammates immediately. Here are some steps that will help you use it more effectively:
  • Always try to be concise and clear. Yes, try to only explain what you need to say quickly.
  • Try to call your teammates with their game name and call out to them to inform them about crucial things related to a particular situation. Like if you are playing PUBG, you can say enemies are in the C building,” etc.
  • There are many stressful situations in the game, and as a team, you all have to keep a calm tone with each other and focus on the enemy.
  1. b) Ping Systems

There are many games that have a ping system for those who don’t want verbal communication. 

This will allow you to mark enemy locations, items, vehicles, etc. To use it:

  • Initially, you have to learn about all the pings and their working.
  • You must have to use the pings frequently whenever you feel danger or want to convey any information to your teammates.
  1. c) Text Chat

You can also try the text chatting option to share the in-game details (if available). This will surely provide you exceptional gaming experience.

Here are some tips that you can use while text chatting:

  • Just like the voice chat, here, you also have to be concise and clear about what you are conveying to your teammates.
  • You can use short and common abbreviations for chat instead of the whole sentence. For example, I use “om” for “on my way.”  
  • Whenever you text, try to make sure that you don’t cross your limits and be respectful to everyone. Always be polite and supportive to your teammates.
  1. c) Team Roles and Responsibilities

You must initially have to understand your duties as a team and your role in the team. You should work according to your role. 

If you are leading, then always be at the front and protect your teammates.

  1. d) Pre-Game Planning

It is the most important thing that you have to do as a team. Try discussing the game strategies before the match starts. 

This will help you boost your team’s performance. Here are some pre-game planning that you need to do:

  • For each individual, assign a role based on their strength.
  • Try to discuss the initial movements or positions in the games.
  • Identify which of you are the best and set your goal accordingly. 

So, that’s all we have for you on how to coordinate with teams during online matches. It’s our hope that you find this guide helpful. For more crucial details, comment below.