Many novice Scouts overestimate their class and get them selves killed very easily just for entering a fight the wrong way. Because the Scout has the lowest health of the active classes, he has to fight in a way that allows him to avoid taking damage, while still being able to get close enough to deal damage.

Here are some amateur Scout mistakes you should avoid to keep yourself from getting  killed so easily.

1.)  Avoid attacking from the front.
It's easier to avoid damage and surprise opponents if you aren't charging at them in plain sight. Even classes like Demomen and Snipers who do poorly in close-combat can kill youif you're not careful. Flank enemies from behind or from the side so you can get in close.

2.) Don't run in a straight line, or in a predictable fashion
You can make a fight much easier for your opponent if they know where to shoot to hit you. If you're noticed by an opponent, move unpredictably to keep them guessing where to attack. Make use of, corners, ledges, props, and  your double jump to move around and fake out your opponents.

3.) Never stop moving when enemies are around
Don't stop to set up a perfect shot. Standing still, even if you're behind an enemy means your making it way too easy for everyone else to kill you. If you're going to play Scout, you have to learn how to shoot enemies while moving. Dance around enemies to make yourself harder for them and anyone else to hit you.

Although these are tips meant for Scouts, tip 2 and 3 can be applied to any class to avoid getting killed easily.



Bonus Tip:
You can practice your aim as Scout, stair stabs as Spy, or direct hits as Demoman on "tr_walkway": a map that spawns customizable bots.
Download it here:
http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=8909
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