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Don't Get Splatter Shocked
Splatter shocked is the paintball version of shellshocked. To be shellshocked means to be overwhelmed by enemy fire, so much so that you are frozen in place or you can't respond to the situation properly. Splattershocked players are overwhelmed by all the action that is going on around them, and make themselves vulnerable to enemy fire. Splattershocked players are usually newbies or rookie tournament players and are unable to respond to the seemingly 100 different things going on around them. Like a deer in the headlights, a splattershocked player can get frozen in place from fear or bewilderment due to all the crazy things going on around them. Getting over feeling of being overwhelmed comes with studying the important elements of the game, knowing all the rules, valuing player safety, and respecting team play.
The more you know about the game and the more games you participate in, the slower the games will seem to get and the better prepared you will be to the action around you. As you gain paintball knowledge and experience, the games will begin to slow down, and you will be more prepared you will be to respond to sudden events in the game. This article lists some important rules to play by and help tips and tactics so that you won't get Splattershocked.
The first rule when breaking into the game is not to get discouraged. You might be the first player eliminated in the first 10 games that you play in. Things may be happening on the field so fast that you often feel that you do not belong out there. And you may be getting sick of getting pelted by paintballs from all directions. Do not worry. You are going through the same thing that all newbies go through while at the beginner level. Keep learning by playing, and pick the brains of your teammates and your opponents. Ask the player who eliminated you what move you made that gave your position away. Don't be afraid to fail and remember that there are no mistakes, only lessons.
When you have been tagged, standup straight and let the ref and other players know that you have been eliminated. Call yourself out and point your marker straight up in the air. Until you have been clearly eliminated, the opposing team may continue to pepper you with paintballs.
Avoid playing with tunnel vision. Tunnel Vision is when a player focuses in on one specific target at the expense of other things that may be going on around him. While you may have your eye on a specific opposing player, make sure to always use your peripheral vision to see what's on your left and right.
When looking out of a natural or inflatable bunker, try to expose as little of your head or body as possible. Minimizing the amount of your body that is left exposed can often be achieved by looking out over the sides of the bunker rather than over the top of it. If you stick your head out of the top of the bunker, it won't take long at all for your goggles to get sprayed.
Don't accuse a veteran player of cheating unless you are absolutely certain. Calling out an honest player as a cheater can get you ostracized from paintball groups. Most veterans respect the game and take their own integrity very seriously. If you do suspect a seasoned player of chronically cheating, speak discreetly to the field ref or other veteran players between games.
Stay as low as you can when moving from bunker to bunker.
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