| If you are an avid paintball player then you know by | | | | rounds before the tournament. Walk the field a day or |
| know that strategy plays an important part in being | | | | two before playing it to get a feel for its layout, and to |
| successful, and even in having the best time possible | | | | develop a strategy for playing it. Thirdly, develop a set |
| engaging in your hobby. If you and some pals are out | | | | of hand signals with teammates, so you can |
| in the woods, or sneaking through farmer Jones' | | | | communicate in the heat of battle. |
| cornfield, strategy pretty much involves keeping | | | | The next tip is to develop a winning strategy with your |
| yourself hidden while tracking another player, and then | | | | team before the game begins. Even if outmatched in |
| firing at the opportune time to add some paint to his | | | | firepower, you'll leave the field successfully if you |
| wardrobe. But if you play competitively, certain | | | | outsmart the opponent with effective planning. Finally, |
| strategies and tactics will keep you in the game longer | | | | play within the team. Don't seek to take out the entire |
| and enable you to score more hits on your opponents, | | | | opposing team yourself. Rely on the teamwork and |
| making you a more effective player for your team. | | | | strategy you've developed. It goes without saying that |
| Whether you are playing assassins, bounty hunter, VIP, | | | | paintball athletes who are in better shape will greatly |
| base capture, or other popular paintball game, certain | | | | enhance both their chance to be successful and the |
| concepts apply. Woodsball and speedball both rely on | | | | enjoyment they receive from the game - so stay in |
| the same common maneuvers, too. Here are tips on | | | | shape for paintball and life, and if those two are |
| being a top-notch player in any competitive paintball | | | | synonymous for you, let that motivate you to eat right, |
| setting. The first tip experienced paintball players will tell | | | | exercise, and all that good stuff. |
| you is to move with purpose. Don't just run around | | | | Play to win every time out, but play within the rules and |
| you'll be easy to spot. But if you stay in one place, you'll | | | | ethics of the game. Don't wipe off hits - if you're out, |
| be seen, and possibly seen before you see them. | | | | you're out. Take a breather and wait till next round. |
| That's the best way to catch one in the ribs! If playing | | | | Don't fire hot - too many FPS can cause injury. In short, |
| team paintball, then perfect the leapfrog move, for | | | | remember that the Golden Rule applies to paintball |
| example, in which you get to the next secure position | | | | morals just like it applies to the rest of life. Everyone |
| while being covered. Secondly, learn the playing field | | | | will have more fun, and you'll feel better about your |
| before the game starts. Pro golfers play practice | | | | game the rest of the week. |