I. Staying Safe while Playing Paintball
II. 3 Paintball Skills to Master and Win the Game
III. Defensive Tactics in Paintball

I. Staying Safe while Playing Paintball:

Paintball is an extreme game that has thousands of players nationwide. There are more than ten organizations that sponsor events throughout the country at different venues. Though the inventors of this game created it just for fun, this game has grown. A recent survey has shown that this is the third most popular game in the world.
III. is such a difficult stance because it will give the player inadequate balance and a time-consuming response.

The best way is to stand behind the bunker with the foot that is opposite with the paintball marker or gun in lead. For instance, if a player holds the marker with the right hand, the left foot should be in lead.

2. Trick shot

It is important for every paintball player to know the psychological aspect of the game. This means that the player must know how to think and act appropriately according to the possible actions of the other players.

Therefore, fire some “trick shots” in an area where the other player is probably hiding. It does not necessarily mean that firing too many shots creates advantage. The object of this skill is to create a ploy that will instigate the player to respond in return if ever he is really in that area.

3. Run and Shoot and Run

Like any person in a battle, it is best to master this type of skill in order to achieve the best action and win.

The problem with most players is that they continue to hide thinking that they can win because they remain invisible to their opponents. The point is that a player can never win if he does not try to eliminate his opponents.

Mastering this skill will definitely give every player an edge over the others.

In every activity, there is an equal skill to master. Mastery of these skills will ensure that the player can win the game.

Defensive Tactics in Paintball:

The best offense is having a good defense. This kind of thinking is usually deployed in sports such as basketball or soccer where the team does its best to prevent the other team from scoring especially in a championship match. A team can also use the same tactics in the game of paintball by preventing the opposing force from capturing the flag.

Games start with both sides having limited ammunition. Since the game can last for a very long time, the team should make every shot count. The players should only fire when there is a clear shot rather than not being able to fire when it matters the most.

Spreading out over a certain area is a good defensive tactic. This is to cover the enemy no matter which direction he may come from. Should the opposing team see one of your team members, the others who have a better view should neutralize the opponent.

If in the opening minutes of the game, the team has lost half of its members, the best strategy is to fall back to the base and regroup. A perimeter should be set up to prevent the other team from outflanking the group while patrols can be sent out to search for the enemy.

If a scout has spotted the enemy, the person can take the opponent out. Should there be a group moving towards the base, then go back and tell the others and fight off the enemy with the same number of people. This plan could fail if any of the members of the opposing force escapes the attack and informs the others the location of your base.

The trick in catching the enemy off guard takes camouflage and concealment. Since the guns have a limited range, it is best to wait until the opposing force enters the “kill zone” before any shooting takes place.

When a firefight takes place, the player’s position has been revealed. Since the enemy will return fire, the person can still survive the enemy’s bullets by getting sufficient cover.

If this is not feasible, then transferring to a better area is a good idea. The player should inform the others before moving so that the others can give adequate cover.

It takes planning for the play to work. By communicating on the field, the team has a good chance of defending the base then surging forward to kill the enemy or capture the flag.

By: Tony Sacamano

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There are three rumors I wish to dispel. Right here. Right now. Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. Area 51 is housing unidentified flying objects. And, yes, there is such as a thing as a tactical paintball sniper. Ok? Ok. Now that we’ve dealt with that, here are four reasons why you need two players on your team, trained and ready as paintball snipers. Check out the acronym – FEDEX.

Frustrate

A player truly skilled in the art of camouflage and sneakiness possesses the ability to covertly flank or enter enemy lines. Once that player has achieved optimal positioning, he exercises his patience and begins the waiting game. A “one shot, one kill” attitude serves to allow him remain hidden and pick apart small fire teams of three targets or less. But frustrating the opposition requires discipline and silence. The psychological effect of a single round coming from behind and eliminating one player is very advantageous. And, ideally, your sniper is using a very quiet marker such as an Ion or Autococker. They literally fire off one whispering shot and remain silent. It takes practice, a strong mind and time. But it pays off.

Educate

A traditional and critical role of a military sniper is gathering information. The same can be said of the paintball sniper. Sending a sniper to a concealed position with the intention of reconnaissance only can create opportunities that will be missed amidst battle chaos. This role is most helpful in scenarios with objectives that lend themselves to intelligence and recon. Additional equipment that makes this role more effective would include simple two-way radios linking back to command.

“Detonate”

With his full arsenal of “sneak-tuitiveness”, the paintball sniper has the resources to execute “behind-the-scenes” tasks and objectives as the battle rages. A team with a couple of members who are fast, lightly equipped and invisible can be directed to insert, retrieve or detonate specific objectives that require precision. A simple example is the classic “capture-the-flag” objective. The sniper and his cover-man egress around the perimeter and in behind the objective while a larger force executes a frontal assault. The sniper team does not engage if at all possible. While it’s rarely this simple, the point is having players trained and ready to utilize stealth to achieve these results with minimal engagement.

Exterminate

It doesn’t matter. Any role on your woodsball team is going to need to pull it’s weight and the most commonly used metric is the number of eliminations per player. A sniper is no different. We expect them to exterminate opposition. When trained well, they can do this in spades. Let me introduce another aspect of the metric. In addition to straight up eliminations, factor in the number of shots fired to achieve one kill. A skilled tactical paintball sniper may very well count fewer eliminations than the full-auto demon who used a case of paint. (That’s totally cool by the way. And that’s their role.) A skilled paintball sniper will maintain a low shot:kill ratio while engaging high-value targets using unconventional tactics. They will reduce the opposing force while achieving other goals.

The role and training of the paintball sniper I have described is not left to “walk-ons” or inexperienced players. They need training. Without training, they are little more than camo-dudes with less gear. They may actually be a hindrance. Trained and practiced, they will be highly valuable assets.

By: D. A. Kramer

About the Author:
If you’ve read this far, it means you get jazzed about the skills of the tactical paintball player, particularly skills like camouflage, stealth movement and one-shot eliminations. That’s what I love too. Plenty of other players will tell you what’s NOT possible so I created the training course and resource entitled “Tactical Paintball Sniper” to show you what IS possible, given the right training. Elevate your arsenal of paintball woodsball tactics and learn from world-renowned experts sharing their knowledge.