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Lazy Hopper Syndrome - A Common Newbie Mistake
Lazy Hopper Syndrome is when a player compromises their point of cover by inadvertently sticking their gun out of the point of cover. Lazy Hopper Syndrome is when a player, usually a newbie, does not account for the position of his marker and leaves it out over a bunker. In most paintball matches, the rules say that a paintball impact on a marker is an elimination shot. An experienced player will usually account for their marker and hopper, and keep it out of the sites of the sniper. Some other tactical tips on how to play the game the right way are listed below.
You should cover effectively. If you are close to your opponent, you want to stay very close to your cover point. The further you are away from your opponent, the more room you will have to work with behind or around your point of cover.
If you do decide to venture away from your bunker, then you must move quickly in the open field. Remember that it is easier to hit a stationary target than a moving target. When you come out of your point of cover, keep your marker up, and maintain a good attack position like a crouch. Always come across a formidable opponent on the field. Maintain an aggressive stance as you move away from the bunker.
If you don't have to, don't go it alone. Always buddy up with a friend or a walk-on before the paintball match. Move with your backup as a team: One moves and one covers. The greater protection, the longer you're likely to last in the game.
Always practice your shooting. Practice shooting from all different angles, and for any situation that may arise. You may be an excellent shot when firing upright at a stationary target but not accurate in game situations. While players operate with a different natural skill set, everyone can get better at shooting with a little practice. Practice. Practice. Practice. Practice shooting from your knees, shooting on the run, and shooting from the crouched position. The more hours you put into the area of skill building, the greater success you will have in the game. One great skill building activity is snap shooting. Snap shooting is the practice of snapping up and out of your bunker and firing off a quick shot.
Try shooting with both hands. The more unpredictable you are on the field, the greater the advantage you will have over your opponents. Over 80% of paintball players are right handed, which means that when a person leans out from beside the bunker, they will be waiting from the right side-the left side as you are looking at them. By using both hands and learning to lean from both sides, you may have an opportunity to catch your opponent off guard.
Shoot early and often when you move into high traffic areas, like running lanes between the flags. Flag areas are populations for attacking the flag, and defending it as well. Fire and be prepared to fire when in these areas. In tournaments, the terms lane shooting and sweetspotting refer to the frequent firing in the area that people travel over often.
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