A counter gank happens when a jungler or roaming teammate quickly reacts to an enemy Gank and arrives in time to protect the targeted ally. Instead of letting the opposing team execute their play, a counter gank flips the situation by catching the enemy in an extended trade or forcing them into a losing fight. Well timed counter ganks often lead to kills, save important summoner spells, and can completely change the momentum of a lane.
Effective counter ganking depends on reading the enemy jungler’s pathing, tracking lane states, and understanding when allies are vulnerable. Strong Map awareness and coordinated communication allow a team to predict where pressure is likely to appear. Because many Snowball leads begin with early jungle interaction, counter ganks are a key tool for preventing the enemy from gaining unchecked early advantages.
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