Sometimes you get hit by a shot, which is almost too good to be true. This happens a lot in non-competitive CS, where the use of cheats is a well-known phenomenon.

In professional CS:GO the term VAC-shot is often used to describe unbelievable shots, but without the accusation of cheating. They are just that good (or lucky).

You can watch a compilation of some of the best shots of 2021 here.

Explainer: VAC = Valve’s Anti-Cheat. VAC shot is a shot someone makes that people think is worthy of being caught by the anti-cheat.