Watching pros for the best case approach is one thing, but watching average players is like a speedrun of all the mistakes that you will very likely make at some point, only without the mentality or RR hit.

I use Valorant DM as practice for competitive. As many here have recommended, I start rounds with the Sheriff/Ghost to practice with headshots, then practice using the Phantom/Vandal at longer ranges, and generally take on as many fights as...