| One of the safest sports to play these days is | | | | dangerous as you could hit some one in the face, |
| paintball. Since this game contains no physical contact | | | | someone who took their mask off to take a quick |
| there is less of a chance any injury in comparison to | | | | break, or even a bystander. Never blind fire! You |
| playing football or basketball. | | | | should always be able to see what you are shooting |
| Safety should always be a first concern regardless of | | | | at. |
| any sport being played. Always take all precautions of | | | | To eliminate another player, you need to hit another |
| safety into mind to have a safe game. | | | | player with a paintball or at least have paint splatter on |
| It is imperative to always have goggles and face | | | | his or her clothes. Yes, paint splatters are reason |
| masks on. This is one of the most important paintball | | | | enough for elimination. It's never wise to wear clothes |
| safety rules. While being hit by a single paintball will not | | | | that are too baggy. The reason for this is the possibility |
| cause serious injury, it can still be very painful. Ears and | | | | of tripping, extra baggage to carry which results in |
| eyes are more prone to be injured if the proper | | | | getting shot easier. |
| equipment is not worn. Each paintball mask comes | | | | With the surrender rule, if a player is about 10 feet |
| with flaps that cover the ears. Some paintball masks | | | | from you, you can give that player a chance to |
| also have visors which protect against sun in eyes. | | | | surrender before shooting him/her. You can ask player |
| Typically, the masks cover entire face. | | | | if they want to surrender by yelling the word |
| There is a rule of paintball velocity. 300 feet per | | | | "SURRENDER". If the opposing player surrenders, he |
| second is the velocity norm. If you are playing inside, | | | | must walk away with his arms raised in air to show his |
| the velocity norm is 200 feet per second. | | | | surrender. If player doesn't want to surrender, you are |
| You cannot overshoot in paintball. You can shoot as | | | | allowed to shoot at him at point blank range. As we all |
| much as you like. Caution should always be taken | | | | know, being shot by a paintball can even sting through |
| when shooting though. Overshooting can be avoided all | | | | the clothes, especially at a close range. Chances are |
| together. There is no sense in firing 10 to 20 extra | | | | the player will probably surrender. To fire at the |
| shots at a single person. This also depends on the | | | | opposing player without giving the option of surrender |
| specific game which is being played. In rare instances, | | | | can be quite cruel. Always giving your player the |
| the game may call for overshooting. If not, it is just plain | | | | chance to surrender shows good sportsmanship. |
| polite to not overshooting your gun. | | | | Playing a fair game always makes the game a fun |
| When you are shooting at something without being | | | | experience. |
| able to see it, this is called blind firing. This is very | | | | |