Offense

The bottom route is risky but produces more caps. The top route is safe but easy to cut off. As a FC, it's important to make smart decisions. If our flag is still in base, the bottom route might be the best option to cap. But if our flag is out of base, the defense might need you to take the top route to buy them some time to catch up.

Powerup control is very important. If a tagpro spawns on top, one play that works extremely well is for a 2nd player to get the TP and then lead the FC top towards base.

Once an attacker grabs the flag, it's the job of the 2nd attacker to help him get out of the base. This means blocking, using up a boost, or bumping a defender to disrupt their boost.

I've found that this [boost](http://i.imgur.com/vrI2GkK.jpg) is very effective for escaping the base. This works well for two reasons: 1. enemies expect you to boost across the map and will position themselves accordingly, and 2. this boost keeps your momentum going towards our base.

One offensive tactic that works quite well, is for one attacker to draw both defenders close to the flag and then have the 2nd attacker boost in. Not only does the produce a grab, but it also pushes both defenders upwards allowing the FC to go bottom.

It's possible to move through the top route without slowing down at all. This can be done by rounding and then hitting the 2nd or 3rd corner.

Defense

One defender should be positioned behind the flag while the 2nd defender should be in front.

It's a good idea for the defense to clear the boosts if possible. They respawn every 10 seconds so you can only do this so often.

Be ready to grab the button if our FC needs it. If someone is trying to push you, the best way to hold on is to push down AND against the wall. Alternatively, if the enemy is trying to use a button, push them into the gate. The easiest way to do this is with a boost.

Only one player should ever chase top. In many situations, it may be best for both defenders to just go bottom for the enemy base.