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The Jersey Bounce - Cheating in Paintball
There are so many ways to cheat in the sport of paintball, and some moves are more sinister than others. Though many cheating maneuvers are easy to spot, some cheating behaviors are more subtle than others. One way for players to avoid getting eliminated is to wear certain clothing that paintballs will be less likely to break on when impacting the surface. Some players wear extra loose clothing specifically for the purpose of making it less likely for paintballs to break on them. The Jersey Bounce involves selecting an oversized jersey and wearing it loosely to encourage a paintball to bounce rather than break. Though this tactic may seem obvious, some players may simply state that this size uniform is the one that feels the most comfortable on them. Indeed, it is the style of the younger generation for the guys to wear loose shirts and pants, often that are nearly falling down. This trend can be seen in baseball and especially basketball where the athletes often wear shorts that go well below their knees. Some popular paintball jerseys include the Shield Jersey from Empire, Throwback Hockey Jersey from Empire, Legion from Evil, and the Pro Series Jersey from JT.
Fashion tastes aside, leagues such as the NPPL have specific rules regarding the use of professionally fitting clothing, whether you are a pro or not. Rule 4.05 of the official NPPL Rulebook states that a player's clothing must fit well. Jerseys must be tucked into the player's pants or harness. Players may not wear oversized clothing.
Many players have tried the oversized jersey trick with the intention of bouncing direct impacts off their uniforms. Responsible referees are aware of this trick and make sure to check each uniform before each game. Some tournament circuits are stricter than others when it comes to enforcing this rule, because the youth culture is naturally more prone to wearing loose clothing. But the officials at reputable tournaments will always do what they can to make sure that everyone is competing on a level playing field. The Jersey Bounce is a move that is technically illegal. The referee has some gray area judgment calls to make in this area, but he will at the very least be alert if he sees any blatant violations. No 140 pound player needs an XXXL size jersey to feel comfortable.
Sometimes players will do other things with their uniforms to make paintballs bounce off of them. Some players will wear extra layers of clothing under both their jerseys and pants to deflect incoming projectiles. Some players in the past have been known to wear two pairs of pants or three shirts as well as multiple elbow and knee pads underneath their outer uniform. Unless it is an extremely cold day or you have especially brittle bones, the only reason you would do this is to deliberately deflect paintballs. This is obvious cheating if the referee catches you. Some good paintball pants that might go well with your uniform include Fusion Pants from Nexed, Destroyer Pants from Paintball Junkies, and Power Pants from Pro Toyz.
In the NPPL Super 7 rulebook, it outlines several rules when it comes to a player's uniform. It says that each player may wear only one layer of underclothing except in unseasonably cold weather. The single layer may include one pair of under-shorts or one long sleeve t-shirt.
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