Zealot Micro: How to?

[Andromines]

I have advanced through the ranks of Platinum with superior macro, but the one thing that always defeats me is a 2-gate all-in zealot rush in PvP. I scout it, produce an equal or greater number of zealots, and then we fight. ALWAYS, the opponent will end up with 4-5 zealots and I will lose every single zealot of my own. This is immensely frustrating. How do you micro zealots effectively? It appears that the "targeting the low-health" technique results in zealots running around stupidly in circles. What are my opponents doing that I am not? This is literally the only thing that is losing me games right now, I feel like a raging IdrA, just hoping for a macro-fest where my abilities can come out.

[kyr200]

Well lets just say that he has better control and focus than you. I do believe that you should target the low Hp zealot but at the same time try not to over commit on that zealot because it would end up with you running around doing no damage while they get free shots at you. Just try to at least get 2vs1 zealot and try microing the one with lower Hp away.

[TheRabidDeer]

Pull weakened zealots back.
If he does the same, then be sure to force the 2 zealots nearest to that weakened zealot to attack it again when it comes back
Dont tell all of your zealots to focus fire on another zealot, since they cant all attack it and will just be retarded.

You can also pull a couple probes off the mineral line if necessary.

[dejai]

Another viable option is to make a wall with your gateways and tech to stalkers.

[TheRabidDeer]

Another viable option is to make a wall with your gateways and tech to stalkers.

Or even a partial wall near the ramp, so that only 1 or 2 zealots can attack at any given time.

[SDangeR]

I almost always create a choke point with a either 1 gate 1 core or 2 gates. Place it to where there is enough room for either one or two zealots to block your entry to base...that funnels any zealots or zerglings too to where you can just plow through it. I generally don't go cannons but even one cannon behind your choke will help a lot.

[Gradius]

You'll want to turn on health bars too (I hate having them on, so I just hold down "alt" sometimes). And try not to let any Zealots escape, or lose any of your own - their shields recharge super quickly outside of battle.

Or you can skip all the zealot mumbo-jumbo, tech to stalker asap (like go 10 gate), and endlessly kite your opponent's Zealots.

[MasterSlayer]

I have never had that problem, but what I would do is tell all your zealots to attack past their zealots and let them do the work... thats what I do...

[duckyy]

attack and move back. it doesnt allow for extra damage while you recover shields. also probes help alot too and wait for him to get inside your base.

[spychi]

and wait for him to get inside you

random totaly

there is also one good thing to do
for example
10 zeals vs 10 zeals
he is focusing on few of your zeals, pull them out and run away while the other part of your units take free hits