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Beginners Tips
Here are some tips to get you off to a good start:
- Never ever take your mask off, unless you're off the field and in a designated safe area.
- Know your marker and how it works before you play. Make sure to ask any questions you may have before you make it onto the field. During a game is the wrong time to discover a problem.
- Don't worry, being shot by a paintball doesnt really hurt that bad. You'll be to busy plotting to get that guy that just got you in the next game.
What to wear? Alot of players wear cammos and thats great if you have them but otherwise dark colors work fine too. You should wear something comfortable and easy to move around in. Wrapping up in layers of clothes to try and protect yourself when hit by a paintball will only slow you down and make you an easier target.
Wear some type of boots or comfortable hiking/running shoes. Football or Soccer cleates work the best. They are comfortable, light, quick, and provide excellent traction in grass and mud.
Always be honest. If you get hit and see the splat on yourself, raise your hand and exit the game. Whatever you do, don't call yourself out if you runout of paint or air! Be a target for your team, help your buddies.
Don't be afraid to ask and learn. Most of the more experienced players enjoy sharing their knowledge with players new to the sport.
Play as part of the team and follow the teams game plan no matter what. It's not all about you, don't be a 'JohnWayne' out remember your team. Watch, Listen, and Communicate, that's what it takes to be succesful.
Keep your eyes open. So many players are eliminated because they were not looking around. This is a mistake many players make. It's not easy. You must train yourself to be aware as you run, hide and attack. Be alert and never focus too much on one thing.
Don't keep shooting at the same guy behind the bunker over and over again. Move around and surprise him from another angle. Don't stay in the same spot too long. If you are in a bunker, don't keep shooting from the same spot, move to the other side, shoot from over the top or move to another bunker. Don't be a sitting target!
Never give up. Even if you run out of air or paint. Don't ever stop or quit. You can still be a great asset to your teammates. No one on the other team has to know that you've run out. Use yourself as a decoy to draw the opposing players fire or make yourself seen to force the opposing players into an uncomfortable position so that your teammates can advance on them. Often the most selfless Hero is the one with nothing more to lose.
Never call yourself dead if you are unsure. If you're not sure whether a ball broke or not, call for a paintcheck and have the referee check if you are dead or not. Don't call yourself out just because you felt a hit, wait for the referee to confirm it.
- Last, but not least. HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!
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