Re: On Battlefield 1 how can I get better at sniping.

If you're using a rifle with a sweet spot (ideal range at which a single body shot will do enough damage to kill rather than needing a headshot) then getting to know the distance of that band is useful. Find out what it is from the stats and then check it in game against the distance to flags to get an idea of how far it is and then try and play so you're generally around that distance from your target. Apart from that it's just practice. Sniping in BF1 isn't too hard compared to previous games as there's hardly any bullet drop.

More importantly, do actually help your team. Use your spot flares and actually try and push the objectives. Nobody likes those sniper noobs that just sit on a hill miles away from anywhere just working on getting a good KDR. If you're going to play aggressive then it's also useful to practice using your pistol as that will come in handy in close quarters.