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Arenaball
Arenaball is a paintball format where the games are played in a standardized arena, with proportional fields of two evenly sized halves and spectators. Arenaball is also sometimes called speedball. Arenaball fields are usually much smaller than Hyperball or scenario or woodsball fields. Sniper players don't exist on these fields, as there is not enough room for players to sit back and hide and pick off opponents. Most Arenaballl fields are about 60 yards by 40 yards. In most other paintball playing formats, the paintball landscapes are rugged and unpredictable, and players running over them may never know what to expect. But Arenaball fields are flat, and are usually covered with nice green grass, or a green Astroturf. Arenaball fields are flat, and are usually covered with nice green grass, or a green Astroturf. Arenaball games are specifically designed for a large audience of spectators, and the field and stadium around it is designed to make it a very fun friendly game to watch. The Arenaball field is usually surrounded by a paintball barrier netting so that the fans can get up close to the field without jeopardizing their safety. The dimensions of the field and bunkers over it are both designed for constant action and player movement. To encourage players to stay on their feet, the bunkers are high and narrow. Low structures usually force players onto their hands, knees, or bellies, slowing down the pace of games and draining energy out of the crowds. High, narrow bunkers keep players up on their feet, and constantly on the move.
Arenaball is designed for fast paced, quick action. Arenaball games are usually 3 on 3, 5 on 5, and 7 on 7 competitions. Individual games usually last between 5 to 10 minutes. The Arenaball games have been played in an umber of different styles, including elimination, football and capture the flag. Hopperball rules may apply to these games, where players are given paintball limits of 200, 100, 75, or 50 paintballs to shoot with. By limiting the number of paintballs players have to shoot, you won't see tactics like shooting into a high profile area as often as you would for no-limit games. With a paintball count limit, players will have to conserve their ammo, rather than just shooting randomly into a high traffic area.
screenshot from expertvillage on YouTube, www.youtube.com/watch?v=RarzzsTjl94
Arena games go quickly, and you may often see multiple player eliminations in a 30 second open. One team may find themselves at a player disadvantage very quickly, and they will then have to battle their way out of it to keep from getting overwhelmed by their opponents. Teams should take advantage of 2 on 1 or 3 on 1 matchups when they have the opportunity in Arenaball games.
There are hundreds of other paintball variations that take place indoors and outdoors. Though the terms speedball and Arenaball are sometimes used interchangeably, there are some differences sometimes between the two. Usually, Arenaball games are played indoors, while speedball games could take place indoors or outdoors. Speedball also uses more of a variety of bunkers, including wide bunkers such as the Wedge or the Cross. Some paintball fields that feature speedball and rec-ball fields include Florida Paintball Center in Largo Florida, and JC Village in Carona California.
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