Forward

The forward is the fastest moving player, with the highest shot speed. His primary functions are to move the ball and take shots. He is also the least resilient. This position's speed gives you an easy way across the field, but good luck hanging on to that ball in the face of determined resistance!

Weapon Loadout
The Forward carries two weapons:


 * Autorifle. This rapid fire weapon does decent damage, but little shock. It is accurate at a distance.
 * Goo Gun. Fires balls of goo which stick to enemy players, slowing them down.

The forward does not carry Spider Mines.

Offensive
With his high shot speed, the Forward is ideal for shooting goals. Common tactics include:


 * Long Ball. This works against human goalies more often than robot goalies.  The trick is to find an approach that lets you take a shot before you actually enter the goalie's view.  By doing this, you can sometimes catch them unawares, and they will miss their block.
 * Quick shot. Get as close as you can to the goal, and take your shot then.  This is easier with a Halfback, because they can take more of a pounding.  To avoid getting annihilated by the goalie, set up a Passing play with your teammates.

Defensive
Because their weapons don't do a lot of Shock Damage, forwards aren't the ideal defensive players. They do, however, have a few tactical uses:


 * Gooing up Chokepoints. When you pass through a chokepoint, don't be afraid to leave some goo behind.  It may only slow down one or two players for a few seconds, but that little delay can make a huge difference.
 * Interceptor. Because they're fast, they can potentially chase down any enemy ballcarrier.  Unfortunately, their Charge Attack is not very strong, so they might have difficulty bringing them down.  Using a skill like Donkey Punch can help.