| Starting out, those new to the game of paintball tend | | | | the opponent's shooting direction and fire toward the |
| to fire round after round toward practically anything | | | | rear opposite, as the feet may be exposed. While it |
| that resembles an opponent. This is a waste of | | | | may seem difficult to aim at such tiny areas, accuracy |
| ammunition and an annoyance to advanced players. | | | | comes with practice and practice will lead to rapidly |
| Learning the proper hard targets is paramount to an | | | | identifying these targets. Also, opponents sometimes |
| enjoyable experience. | | | | forget to hide these body parts. |
| Shooting people in the head is one of the most | | | | Long range shots are like a Hail Mary pass in football. |
| enjoyable aspects of paintball. Oftentimes the player | | | | The chance of hitting the target downrange is slim to |
| won't know what hit them. Paintball helmets are also | | | | none, and if the target is hit, the round will not rupture. |
| hard targets, which allow for the ultimate splatter | | | | As the round moves through the air, its speed |
| factor during a head shot. Shooting an opponent in the | | | | decreases. This is why it is best to close in on the |
| head, however, is not always advisable. | | | | opponent, so that maximum splatter is achieved. It |
| Bad things can happen with misguided head shots. | | | | takes courage to decrease the distance from the |
| Opponents might end up accidentally ingesting the | | | | opponent, but the reward is an increased hit count. |
| round. There is also the distinct possibility of inflicting a | | | | Learning these tips and tricks will also make a player |
| neck wound. This is why it is best not to aim toward | | | | mindful of their level of exposure as well, leading to |
| the head when the opponent is extremely near. | | | | safer outings. On the topic of safety, keeping goggles |
| Aim for a solid target so the paint filled balls will rupture | | | | and glasses in proper order is paramount to eye |
| on contact. This ensures there will be no mistaking the | | | | safety. Before playing, contestants always check for |
| color of an exploded round. Accessories to aim | | | | damage to lenses and frames, and replace when |
| toward include such items as paintball hoppers and | | | | necessary. It is also good practice to be mindful of any |
| guns, paintball helmets, pads and harnesses. | | | | damage to the neck guard as injuries sustained to the |
| Aiming for the joints such as ankles, knees and elbows | | | | neck can be serious and lead to a trip to the |
| increases the potential for splatter. Another tip is to find | | | | emergency room. |