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Choosing a Marker Based on Position on the Field
The marker you choose to buy will depend on a number of factors, including your level of experience, your dedication to the game, and your position on the field. Choosing a marker based on your position on the field is essential for your paintball success. If you are a front player, you will not want a heavy marker weighing you down as you run from one end of the field to the other. And if you are a sniper player you will not want a huge hopper that will stick out and give away your position. There are hundreds of new and used paintball markers on the market today, and each one of them has their own strengths and weakness. You will want to choose a marker that will give you a good value back from your investment, and one that will be appropriate to your position on the field. For a brief summary of paintball positions and appropriate markers, please read on below.
The Front Player. The most obvious difference between player positions is what end of the field they are usually playing on. Some players specialize in defense and man the back of the field. Some players play the midpoint of the field. And the natural leaders and bold players man the front of the field. The front player is the first teammate to charge the enemy flag or reach the other end of the field. The front player usually has an A type personality and is often described as fearless. Whether the front player is being fearless or a little aggressive, he usually wants to be the first one in on all the action, and he enjoys engaging the enemy. The front player runs from one end of the field to the other, and often finds himself in harm's way. Because of his position, he will often find himself close to the enemy and will be doing a lot of shooting in the game. Front players run around a lot, and each ounce they carry around with them can make a difference. Because of a front player's high activity level, he will usually prefer a lightweight marker.
Some front players will choose a certain marker setup depending on how often they will be running, and how often they will be shooting. Some front players choose a marker with a remote air supply so that the shooting mechanism will be lighter and not wear the player out early. Other players choose an air supply that attaches directly to the marker.
The Cover Player. The cover player or middle player is another important position on the field. The cover player protects the middle of the field, and he may move forward or backward depending on the needs of the team. If the attacking players are in trouble, the cover player may move up the field to back up the stickers. If your own camp or lines of defense are in trouble, you may want to retreat back down the field and assist your own defending players. The cover players often has the job of laying down and assuming a sniper position. The front players often move around often, while the middle player often bunkers down to provide backup. Because of this position, cover players usually choose a large air supply with a reliable force feed hopper.
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