Great to see these fundamentals being discussed. Even though this post is from the CS:GO era, the advice about 'Watching Pros Play' is more relevant than ever with the transition to CS2.
Studying how pros handle positioning, economy, and game sense isn't just for improving your own K/D; it is exactly how we formulate our daily match predictions and analyze team form over at https://www.skinbethub.com/. Understanding the deep mechanics you mentioned (like recoil patterns and map control) is the massive difference between a casual viewer and someone who can actually read the game flow. Thanks for sharing these timeless tips!