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Lazy Hopper Syndrome
Lazy Hopper Syndrome is a newbie mistake where a player gives away his position by sticking his marker out of a point of cover. It is important for the newbie and paintball veteran alike to use their cover effectively. To avoid lazy hopper syndrome, a player must try to keep the paintgun close to his body, and especially the hopper in, when deciding to peek over the bunker or around the corner. If a paintball player learns the specific practices that will help them keep an eye on the field without being hit every time they stick their head out, then they should avoid lazy hopper syndrome.
Pay attention to the way you hold your marker, especially when you are using your point of cover for a lookout point. Keep your paintball gun tight against your side and in the same angle as you face. When newbies exhibit lazy hopper syndrome, the barrel and hopper will sometimes stick out far enough to catch the attention of their opponent. So keep all of your paintball gear tight, and close to the body.
This website offers a number of paintball articles and tactical tips towards becoming a respected competitor on the field. For instance most paintball experts agree that competitive players should stay on the move on the field. If a player keeps peeking his head out of the bunker looking for targets he will eventually become a target. A player should use his bunker, and take a quality shot, or else move on to the next bunker. When he does move, he should move quickly and decisively. Remember that the longer a player stays out in the open, the more likely his is to get eliminated.
Don't try to go it alone. In any given paintball game, you should find a partner to buddy up with. If you decide to assume a leadership position on the field, it would help to have a backup man behind you, supporting you. Find a new friend before the game to buddy up with, or bring a friend along. One moves and one covers. Your clothes will have less paint on them at the end of the day.
While teamwork, strategy, knowing the field, and game tactics are important, you must always work on your shooting. Shoot and shoot some more. Practice shooting, and then practice some more shooting. Get to know your paintball gun, its strengths and its weakness. Practice shooting, at targets from short and long distances. Learn at what distance your target that you are still able to make an accurate shot. When arranging for your own target practice, practice shooting in the same type of conditions that you would encounter n real game action. Practice shooting a few quick shots while popping out of bunkers while practicing for rec-play. Practice running and shooting across open fields, and practice shooting while diving behind a logs. While you may impress your friends with hitting a bulls-eye from a stationary position, it is best to practice in the same type of situations that you would encounter in a real match.
Education, practice and dedication to good team play are the types of decisions and actions that will help you to avoid lazy hopper syndrome and other common newbie mistakes. Paintball impact hopes to provide a number of great services to the paintball community, including education and ecommerce.
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