Some Paintball Tips

This tip was taken from HERE.

By Connor Clatworthy

(Tewkesbury)

• Choose a team captain. Someone who is not too bossy knows what he is doing and has good strategy.

• Stay low and don't just spray all your bullets
• if you go in stealth and then get them all, return fire only even if its a death match...still return fire only, or do assassin style, quick and quiet. This is very hard and requires lots of practice.

• Split up into 3 sections 2 big and one small. If one big section attack from the front ad distraction and cover fire. The second big team goes round the side and the last small team goes very quietly round the back returning fire only and avoiding detection.

TIP 2

Save Paint

by Ezra Welton

(PA)

I know most people go out with like four extra pods ready to throw some paint. But from past experience

I found that you can be very effective without all the extra pods. For an example if someone is ducking behind something, wait for them to expose himself instead of painting their shelter.

Happy painting....Ezra

TIP 3

by by Bradley Sims

(South Africa)

7 Paintball Tips: DON'T FLINCH KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE BALL

I may not be the best paintballer out there, well not by a long shot but as I am leaving in 2 months form south Africa to go and join the British army I have in 4 years read and put in to practice a lot of tactics. The 1 I will always remember that I know def worked well in paintball for me was standing firm, most people are so hell bent on not getting hit that they will immediately try and seek cover from u and blind fire as they run away all I do is drop to 1 knee to decrease my target area and point straight at him/her I swear 90% of the time you will not get hit, as long as you follow a few rules you'll have them squealing like a stuffed pig!!!!!!!

1: this tactic is only for use at extreme close range IE CQB (CLOSE QUARTERS BATTLE)

2: have no fear: the moment you don't commit to the move your toast.

3: be faster: even if your playing a pro they prob wont be expecting this as long as you go to ground faster and acquire your target your safe. after the game they will be impressed. Even if you're the one taken out

4: size : the smaller the target the harder to hit it is. NOT so

5: target acquisition: find them fast fire before you have a bead on them.

6: concentrated fire: when u got em in your sites don't stop firing hit em hard...!!!!!

&

7: be flexible & stay safe

TIP 4

Aiming A Paintball Gun

Aiming A Paintball Gun: Lets improve your paintball aim, shall we?

Target Practice- Ways to Improve Aim

In a game like paintball, it's crucial to have good aim. Without it, in a game where the enemy must be eliminated, a loss is certain without hitting targets. Good aim is a skill that is mastered over time, but it is a skill that can be honed from the beginning. There are some ways to practice aim prior to hitting the field. For those that have their own equipment, here are some drills to do from the backyard:

Hanging targets

Hang some targets, such as cans or bottles, from strings on tree branches, clothesline poles and other sturdy objects. The idea in this is that the targets will be of height of opponents in different positions. Let the wind be a natural obstacle, as it will mimic the opponent moving.

If this becomes easy, move back a few steps, further to one side or another, or choose smaller targets. This is a surefire way to build aiming skills.

Point Game

This is almost like solitaire for the paintball fanatic. Set up some different size targets in an area. Put a can here, a piece of wood there, and old doll over yonder, etc. Assign point values to each of them, and then load the gun with only a certain amount of balls. (Kind of reminiscent of that amusement park shooting range game, where players fire at objects that begin to move or make noise, such as a piano player or a rocking chair....)

Players should first set a goal of a certain score they hope to achieve. Once the round is fired off, add up the points. If the goal is met, congratulations! If not, practice makes perfect! Try again! This could be implemented to play between several people who would like to practice, each shooting a round and whoever has the highest score wins. While trying to reach a goal, this method of practicing also builds aiming skills.

Paintball Aiming Obstacle Course

Since shooting while moving is sometimes a necessity, aiming on the move also become something that needs to be practiced. For a more advanced way of practicing to hit objects, try moving at the same

time! Set up a small obstacle course with targets. Then, move through the course while shooting at the targets. Not only will this help aim, but also simply aid in getting the body used to moving through zigzags while using a weapon.

Snap Shoot

Shoot your opponents in a snap. Since you will be bunkering often, the best way to shoot would be to quickly come out of a bunker, shoot, and return to the bunker. This allows you to make a good, quick shot, while returning to a protected area.

Finding Flank

Just like you watch your own flank to make sure it is covered, watch your opponents for opportunity. If you are able to work your way into an opening in the flank of opposing players, perhaps you just may be able to eliminate a few.

Practice

What more can we say about aiming a paintball gun? Practice makes perfect. Play often as you can using these tips and find you game getting better. In addition, challenge teams better than you to a game. This will help your own game grow, as well as perhaps teach some new skills.

Speedball is a quick game and fun to play. Using these tips and tricks will help you hone your skills and allow you to be a successful player.

Good luck on the field!

TIP 5

Never shoot your paintball gun twice!

by JP N

(canada,ontario,ottawa)

When you get cover and your opponent knows were you are do not pop up twice. Pop up and fire on the opponent then cover again but switch sides. if it is a tree or some bunker that is small, fire from the other side.

The consequence of shooting from the same side is the opponent will wait for you to stick your head out and fire on you & has a good chance of hitting you. So do not shoot twice from the same spot.

TIP 6

Playing The Snake