New Player Tips:
MOVE:
The key to paintball is movement and there's no better paintball tip than to to learn how to move. You should learn when to move, learn how to move and move all the time.
The key to paintball is movement and there's no better paintball tip than to to learn how to move. You should learn when to move, learn how to move and move all the time.
GET A GOOD PAINT TO BARREL MATCH:
You have to buy paintballs to play the game, so you might as well get some paint that fits. If your paint is round and fits snugly in your barrel your accuracy will improve dramatically. If you don't have control over what type of paint you use or are restricted to using "Field Paint Only" then I highly recommend the The Freak Barrel system from GOG Paintball.
You have to buy paintballs to play the game, so you might as well get some paint that fits. If your paint is round and fits snugly in your barrel your accuracy will improve dramatically. If you don't have control over what type of paint you use or are restricted to using "Field Paint Only" then I highly recommend the The Freak Barrel system from GOG Paintball.
WALK THE FIELD:
One trip around the field can pay off huge dividends as you learn the angles and know the locations of the best cover.
One trip around the field can pay off huge dividends as you learn the angles and know the locations of the best cover.
GET IN SHAPE:
A day of paintball is much more fun and you can actually focus on your game if you aren't constantly gasping for air. Get yourself into good enough shape that your primary concern is not if your body can handle the next game.
A day of paintball is much more fun and you can actually focus on your game if you aren't constantly gasping for air. Get yourself into good enough shape that your primary concern is not if your body can handle the next game.
KNOW WHAT YOU AND YOUR EQUIPMENT ARE CAPABLE OF DOING:
If you know you can't shoot worth anything when you run, save it for practice and don't try it in a game. If you know you can't win a high speed shootout, don't try. If you know your gun isn't accurate beyond sixty feet, save your paint. When you know what your limitations are you won't get yourself into trouble nearly as often. You should always work to get better, but a big game is not the right time.
If you know you can't shoot worth anything when you run, save it for practice and don't try it in a game. If you know you can't win a high speed shootout, don't try. If you know your gun isn't accurate beyond sixty feet, save your paint. When you know what your limitations are you won't get yourself into trouble nearly as often. You should always work to get better, but a big game is not the right time.
DON'T BE A HERO:
Paintball players have a tendency to want to be the star of the show and that often gets them into trouble. If you want occasional individual glory, feel free to try every game to win on your own. If, though, you actually want to win regularly, focus on teamwork and strategy.
Paintball players have a tendency to want to be the star of the show and that often gets them into trouble. If you want occasional individual glory, feel free to try every game to win on your own. If, though, you actually want to win regularly, focus on teamwork and strategy.
PLAN, PLAN, PLAN:
A good team strategy will almost always win against superior fire power and superior numbers. Make sure you all work together and then move in conjunction with each other and you will be able to crush the competition.
A good team strategy will almost always win against superior fire power and superior numbers. Make sure you all work together and then move in conjunction with each other and you will be able to crush the competition.
PRACTICE ON YOUR OWN:
Improve your game on your own time so that you are able to step on the field and perform. If you excel playing defense, practice offense so that when your team needs you in a game you're ready to help.
Improve your game on your own time so that you are able to step on the field and perform. If you excel playing defense, practice offense so that when your team needs you in a game you're ready to help.
COMMUNICATE:
The more you communicate the better you will do. Good communication will help you keep track of where on the field the opposing players are and it will help you coordinate attacks. Whether you shout or use radios, good team communication will greatly improve your game.
The more you communicate the better you will do. Good communication will help you keep track of where on the field the opposing players are and it will help you coordinate attacks. Whether you shout or use radios, good team communication will greatly improve your game.
AIM BEFORE YOU FIRE:
A trap that many paintball players fall into is to fire first and aim later. While it's easy to fire lots of paint and walk your shot into your target, after the first shot your opponent knows to move and you have a much smaller chance at getting a kill.
A trap that many paintball players fall into is to fire first and aim later. While it's easy to fire lots of paint and walk your shot into your target, after the first shot your opponent knows to move and you have a much smaller chance at getting a kill.
MOSQUITO SEASON TIPS:
Spring is here... Finally! And that means we will all soon hear the familiar buzz of the Mosquito. Here are a few tips on keeping these pesky little critters away: Eat Garlic, like Vampires these blood thirsty bugs find the aroma offensive, so before your next game eat a Caesar Salad or garlic flavoured chips. Another thing they find repelling is Apple Cider Vinegar, a shot of this before hitting the field should ward them off. Bounce sheets in your pockets have also been known to keep them at arms length. However, if you don't mind the chemical side... then DEET can be your friend, I have found wonderful success in Deep Woods - Sportsman, it has a high percentage of DEET and it smells good too!
Spring is here... Finally! And that means we will all soon hear the familiar buzz of the Mosquito. Here are a few tips on keeping these pesky little critters away: Eat Garlic, like Vampires these blood thirsty bugs find the aroma offensive, so before your next game eat a Caesar Salad or garlic flavoured chips. Another thing they find repelling is Apple Cider Vinegar, a shot of this before hitting the field should ward them off. Bounce sheets in your pockets have also been known to keep them at arms length. However, if you don't mind the chemical side... then DEET can be your friend, I have found wonderful success in Deep Woods - Sportsman, it has a high percentage of DEET and it smells good too!
MASK RASH TIPS:
A few tips for the "Mask Rash" - Firstly, assuming it is due to heat/friction and not an allergic reaction: Rinse your google foam in fresh clean water, avoid using cleaners or chemicals as this may irritate the skin further. Also splash or rinse your face with water between games or while in the dead box, this will rinse away sweat, dirt and other things, plus it will cool your skin down. Let the water air dry on your face and avoid using paper towels to wipe, as they may contribute to the rash.
A few tips for the "Mask Rash" - Firstly, assuming it is due to heat/friction and not an allergic reaction: Rinse your google foam in fresh clean water, avoid using cleaners or chemicals as this may irritate the skin further. Also splash or rinse your face with water between games or while in the dead box, this will rinse away sweat, dirt and other things, plus it will cool your skin down. Let the water air dry on your face and avoid using paper towels to wipe, as they may contribute to the rash.
GOGGLE FOGGING TIPS:
Fogging goggles can be a drag, especially when people are shooting at you! I have found great success in polishing the inner side of a single pane lens with shampoo or dish soap. Anti-fog wipes also help but if you run hot in the humidity then a dual thermal lens with a fan kit may be the answer for you.
Fogging goggles can be a drag, especially when people are shooting at you! I have found great success in polishing the inner side of a single pane lens with shampoo or dish soap. Anti-fog wipes also help but if you run hot in the humidity then a dual thermal lens with a fan kit may be the answer for you.