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Paintball For Starters
To have success in the sport of paintball, there are a number of things to account for on the field, and a number of things to learn about off the field. This article will list a number of rules to play by, what gear to bring to the paintball field, and all the important game tactics to make yourself an indispensable teammate. In general, it will be important to adhere to all the important safety precautions, play by the rules, and play as a valued teammate rather than for individual glory. Points and wins in rec paintball, scenario games, and tournaments are scored based on completions of team objectives, not how many elimination shots you make as an individual. Paintball for starters is all about contributing to team objectives, playing the game safe, and having fun.
Don't call yourself just because you feel a hit. The hit may have come from a paintball that didn't splatter, or it may have come from nondirect splatter. If in doubt, call a paint check and have the referee come over to check it out. The referee will usually confirm that the hit is a successful elimination shot if the splatter is at least the size of a quarter. Don't call yourself dead unless you are totally sure, because once you call yourself out, you must leave the game.
Don't surrender or call yourself out just because you have run out of ammo. If the other team does not know that you are no longer packing heat, then you can still hold the enemy back through your presence. You can still make a good decoy for your teammate making a run at the flag. In other instances you may be useful as a human shield as your opponent travels from one bunker to the other. Don't ever stop or quit just because you have run out of paintballs or air power.
Don't stay in the same place for very long. If you keep popping up out of the same bunker, from the same position, you become a very juicy target. When periodically shooting, keep firing from different sections of the same bunker, or move over to another one and fire at the enemy from multiple angles. The more unpredictable your game is, the last time you give your opponent to line up and mow you down with sniper fire.
Leadership is essential in paintball games. It is important to have one leader and team captain and for his men to follow him into battle and do what he says. Have you ever heard the phrase "Too many chiefs, not enough Indians." The phrase holds true in the game of paintball. In game action, it is important for a team to have a shared vision and philosophy, and for the team captain to implement that philosophy on the field. Successful teams appoint a team captain and follow his orders no matter what. It is important for there to be only one captain. When in the heat of battle, it is important for all the Indians to put their egos aside and do what their leader tells them to do. Winning teams commit to a particular game strategy, and stay the course, even if that means getting eliminated. A good teammate will follow the orders of the team captain even if that means putting himself in harm's way.
"Someone always knows more"
Pat Marita as Mr. Miyagi from The Karate Kid.
No matter how advanced you think your game is, there will always be something to be learned from watching a more experienced player in action or just picking his brain. Don't be afraid to ask or learn. There is always room for getting better and elevating your game.
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