To be honest, I can't pvp straight up. I always love using speed potions because they help me strafe better. So, I prefer strafing and when I can, I will strafe and crit.
Stimpy strafing (Rapidly pressing A and D so the opponent can't hit you) and critting if they're not fighting back.
Wanna know something? The best way to pvp on MINEVERSE pvp servers, is by starting with a jump / crit to the side.. And continuing to circle around them / strafe.
Bow until 5 blocks away. Fall back. Get some hits by circle technique. Fall back again. Bow needlessly until target gets closer. When 5 blocks strafe and crit endlessly until dead. That's basically what I do on MCSG but with a fishing rod and Flint n' Steel.
That's an incredible strategy for MCSG! But for potion / soup pvp, you always want to stay on the ground. For mineverse, use a combination of both strategies.