Why is it called Protocols instead of Executes like in CS? Is it just because talking about executing stuff isn't family friendly or something?
Protocols in pro cs tactics and tactical approaches have been existing since at least 2004 (maybe earlier? not sure), the terminology was used, you can go all the way back to player/coach interviews with Thorin ~20 years ago, or you can simply trust me, since I was playing during that time.
Set strats (executes), mid-round protocols, retake protocols, rotations, 2vX situations... all these are religiously practiced in CS for the last 20 years at least, the higher level you end up playing, the more you concentrate on these things. Where do you think Valorant got them from? lol
I'm afraid you're trying to make something true even though its not, simply because you didn't notice the term being used in the last few years on whatever broadcasts you've been watching. It doesn't seem like you actually know what you're saying...
nah most of yall are wrong. protocols are literally just rules for doing things
example 1: if we take control of front site/default of icebox A, we should also clear backsite as a team unless we have a big advantage
example 2: if we dont have control of uhaul or showers on bind A, we dont plant bomb
example 3: if we have a player advantage on attack, dont need to take risks or continue lurking unless lurk is not risky. just push a site as a team