In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (MW3) , strafing is a technique that involves moving side to side without turning, typically while engaging in a gunfight. It is often used in combination with hip fire, which means firing the weapon without aiming down the sights. This technique allows players to have a higher chance of staying alive in a gunfight and can be used to engage enemies while moving, increasing the chances of survival and securing kills