And when they choose to run, they often won’t pay enough attention to where they are going, and find themselves getting pinched by the Pusher’s team.
Many players in the Crucible will try to fight back, even when forced into a situation of extreme disadvantage. Pushers literally push the pace for enemies, forcing them to commit to a decision, and creating openings for their own team. The Pusher is a big influence in how their match goes.