combat help

[Ejbrauer 0]

Im was playing recently and I realized that I'm horrible at combat,mostly close quarters. Almost every battle I get in I lose. I know there isn't a little trick to automatically make me better, but I was just wonder if there r any tips and pointers u guys can give me to help me get better. Thanks.

[Maelwaedd 0]

circle strafing works a treat, especially against zombies