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Paintball is a rough sport but it is not always a physical game; more often, it is a mind game. While physical fitness and strength matters, a good strategy will also make or break your game. One of the most effective ways of playing paintball is to make use of squads; achieve this by dividing the paintball players into squads. A squad is a group playing to achieve a common objective and preferably made up of not more than six members. It is best if the squad members are disciplined and are quick in their physical movements. If possible, each squad member should be briefed on the team’s specific objective and must be advised how each member can help achieve this goal. Each squad member must realize that their movements are important to the team. Slow movement can be an asset when the enemy is near. Learning how to hide is also important to avoid getting hit by paintballs. However, what is more important about learning how to hide is that by doing it, the chances that you will be seen or fired upon by the enemy is diminished. A relative distance of at least five yards between squad members will make it more difficult for the enemy to see you. One of the most important traits in playing paintball is patience. Members of the paintball squad must not only use their physical agility to win the game, but more importantly their minds to make use of strategies that will help them win over their opponents. They must also learn to coordinate with each member to avoid being detected by their enemies. The team must be informed that it is best for the squad to fire as a group, making sure that each member is in the right position before firing. Squad members should support the other members who are being fired at by firing back; especially when they are in a better and more strategic position to do so. The most important thing is that the squad knows that they are playing for the team and that coordination and team work will be a deciding factor in winning the game. Remember, more heads, rather guns that are firing as one, are better – especially in paintball. Whatever you do, play as a team and you will certainly have the advantage over your enemies.

Paintball is fast becoming one of the most popular games around. It has become an alternative past time from the usual athletic games being played; and it has become one of the most exciting outdoor sports in the world. Anybody can play paintball, regardless of race, sex, age and social status. It is a game for people who have taste for competition and adventure. The game combines two of the most popular childhood past times: tag and hide-and-seek, the objective being to capture the flag of the enemy while protecting one’s own. There are several reasons for the popularity of paintball: 1. It is the team sport that enables one to remove an opponent from the game without being penalized for it. In fact, removing one’s opponent is very much part of the game. It is the survival of the smartest and the quickest. 2. There is a strong sense of danger, not necessarily a physical one. The threat of being removed from the game makes it more exciting for the participants. But since it is only a game, the fear is not enough to make one mentally-incapacitated. With the right safety gear, no one is really in any real danger. It is all in the mind. 3. All players are equal. Experience is the only basis of one’s edge over the other player. Factors such as race, gender and age do not put one ahead of the other. 4. There is a total absence of physical contact. There is no need for a player to manhandle his opponent so that he can be eliminated from the game. One only needs to shoot the opponent, which can be done from a relatively safe distance. Very few injuries and no deaths have resulted from playing paintball. 5. There is no need to be an athlete. Playing paintball does not require extreme physical strength. In fact, the game can be played with very few physical movements. 6.No one really needs to be experienced to enjoy the game. Though it matters, a lot of old-time players find themselves surprisingly eliminated by first-time participants. It is anybody’s game. 7. It is gadget-crazy. Everybody likes gadgets. Paintball requires a lot of them. Paintball is a very stimulating and exciting sport. Playing the game gives one the chance to renew the inner child in people. It enables one to maximize his sense of adventure, without risking life and limb for that sought-after rush.

People play in the rain for the love of paintball and the rain adds so much interest and challenge to the game. When playing in the rain, everything will be muddy and slippery: consequently running, stopping and crouching will be harder than normal; visibility will be lower; and wind can make paintball courses more difficult. All of these make playing paintball challenging which is exactly shat paintball fanatics look for; the action and the thrill! Here are guidelines so you can enjoy your paintball game on a rainy day: 1. Put on something that keeps water off of your body, such as a raincoat, “slicker”, waterproof clothing or even plastic garbage bags. It is very important that you stay dry so you don’t shiver as this will affect your mobility, accuracy and can be very uncomfortable. Remember to cover your head too. Wear any waterproof covering but make certain that water will not be sliding down your face and cause fog to form on your goggles. Wiping the fog from your goggles each time you pause behind a tree or a bunker can distract from your concentration on the game. 2. Take paper towels with you. The lens on your mask, even if it is a thermal type of lens, will fog up and paper towels come in handy; you can just wipe off the fog. Do keep in mind that you should turn away from the action – in a “sitting duck” (crouch) position – before you wipe the fog from your mask. 3. Wear boots or cleats instead of sneakers to keep your feet from getting wet. 4. Wear gloves to prevent cold and wet hands. 5. Having a soaked paintball can be really frustrating. You should pack extra garbage bags for use as spare coverings. These can be used to cover your gear and function as a raincoat in emergencies. Huge plastic transparent bags also are great for covering the head, hoppers and the gun. You can effectively turn your gun into a waterproof weapon by simply covering it with plastic and securing it with rubber bands. 6. Shooting on a rainy day is much more different than the typical “hose down”. Consider the amount of barrel smoke that will be produced even when using HPA. Bring along an “unported barrel” if you happen to have one. Porting allows water to get into the barrel resulting in twisting shots. There are really so many ways to add thrill to your paintball game: just allow your imagination to run wild and experiment with things. Have fun in the rain!

Paintball is an exciting game, but unless you know the right techniques in playing the game you can never win the battle. Paintball is an example of a war and chasing game. Because of its tremendous impact on people who love highly stimulating games, its popularity continues to grow. In fact, according to the 2005 statistical reports of the Sporting Goods Manufacturers International, paintball currently ranks third among the most well liked intense and ultimate sports. The Concept Paintball is a kind of stimulation game in which the players are engaged in a battle. The object of the game is based on “survival of the fittest.” Using paintball guns or markers loaded with “gelatin capsules filled with paint,” every player will try to eliminate his opponents. Once the player is hit by the paintball marker, he is automatically removed from the game; therefore, he can no longer participate. The Playing Techniques Since paintball is focused on letting an individual or a team obtain an advantage over the other players, it is important to know some of the playing techniques that will enable the player to succeed in winning the game. Like any stimulation or war games, techniques are important in establishing the right position, the right plan, and the right approach in order to win the game. Here is a list of some of the playing techniques that every player must know: 1. Invisibility This is an important technique when playing paintball because as long as the player remains invisible to his opponents, the more chances he will have of winning the game. The main concepts of invisibility are: a) motivate the players to play well in the game because they feel good when they are invisible; b) achieve the goal of winning the game because an invisible player is a “tough target” to catch spot ; and c) invisibility initiates comradeship among teammates. Besides, once a player remains invisible, the longer he can stay in the game. 2. Vision It is not enough that a player has good camouflage so that he will remain invisible throughout the game. It is also important to obtain tools and devices that would mislead the other players by letting them believe that they have spotted their opponent, but in reality, it was just a ploy. 3. Development Try to employ movements that would initiate security and clearance from other players that lurk in the area. Stop running or walking every 30 seconds and check to see if the area is clear. Using these techniques will definitely ensure the player of winning the game.

Paint ball is growing to be a very popular game for all ages. There is lot of different things that you can do with a paint ball gun. Paint ball is considered a sport because it does involve a lot of physical activity. The object of the game is to shoot small balls of paint out of a paint ball gun and successfully hit your target.

Also known among paintball players as goggles, paintball masks are safety devices that all paintball players are compelled to wear. Paintball masks protect the eyes, mouth, ears and nose of the paintball player. Some paintball masks features throat guards for added protection. Paintball masks are engineered to prevent paintball from injuring the player’s head. However, paintball players should also remember that the lenses are not designed to withstand high velocity impacts of paintballs or impacts of paintballs traveling at great speeds. Paintball masks are one of the most important safety gears in the sport paintball. You can play without a paintball marker, or you can play without your balls but you can not play without a mask or goggles. If you want to play paintball you got to have a paintball masks, not ski goggles or safety goggles. Paintball masks are specially designed for the sport paintball. No other type of masks or goggle can hold out the force of a speeding paintball other than a paintball mask. The lenses of a paintball mask are much larger and have more peripheral vision than other goggles. There are some paintball masks that feature mask fans or thermal lenses. This “features” prevents the fogging of the lenses of the paintball masks during the game. Thermal paintball masks have two lens panes that have a tiny pocket between them which prevents fogging from occurring. On the other hand, “anti fog paintball goggles” are now available in the market, although these types of goggles only have a single lens that have an anti-fog coating on them by which will eventually wear out. Always make sure that your paintball goggle will protect your ears completely. Being hit on the ears is as painful as being hit in the eyes. Your paintball goggles must also have a good face protection. Make sure that your paintball goggles have a good fit on you. With all those crawling, running, sliding, jumping, dodging and, of course, shooting, an ill fitting paintball mask will eventually fall off. Always make sure that your paintball goggles have a comfortable and secure fit. Look for paintball goggles that have lots of padding in the region surrounding the lens and must have a wide and adjustable strap for proper fit. You must replace your paintball mask if you see small cracks on the lens; cracks typically begin on the edges of the lens. Always remember that eye injuries can be prevented. Eye injuries tend to occur when paintball players don’t wear their masks or if they wear masks that are not specifically designed for playing the game paintball. The key in playing safe is to have the right kind of masks that is fit and comfortable to the paintball player.

Paintball is a game where markers or guns are filled with non-lethal paint put in gel-like capsules which basically are used to shoot opponents. These markers are propelled by compressed gas. Markers used in paintball evolved through the years – their use now is not the reason they were created years ago. Markers for trails, trees and cows: Believe it or not, the use of these markers started in the 70’s when farmers and members of forest groups used them to mark trees as well as trails, and cattle. The guns used then were powered by gas. Then – whether by inspiration or boredom – the users of these guns began playing around and instead of aiming them at other objects, decided to use the guns on each other. And then there was paintball: It was in 1981 that a group of friends decided to play their own unique version of paintball. They were using same guns they were using to mark trees when they talked among themselves and decided to buy into a tree-gun manufacturing business. The guns were then modified to control the speed as well as the power of the marker. They promoted the guns and markers to the public and “viola”, the game of paintball officially began at a field near Rochester, New York, in 1982. The first paintball marker: Ironically, the first ever paintball marker was not called a paintball marker and was not even used for paintball. It was called a paint-pellet and was created by the Nelson Paint Company originally for the forest industry. It was invented by James Hale and the patent was approved on January 29,1974. The first paintball gun: The first and only gun designed especially for paintball was called Splatmaster was invented by a man named Robert Shepherd who was issued a patent on July 3,1985. Later on, markers know as electro-pneumatic guns were developed. The first paintball marker that is washable: A specially designed marker with a washable fluid placed inside of soft gelatin capsules was invented by a man named George Skogg: the patent was officially granted on January 6,1987. This special marker fluid is more precise when shot: when it hits something, it is brighter and more visible. It is easily washable with regular soap and water or detergent. Paintball markers have become user and player friendly through the years. Who could imagine that what was used originally for cattle and trees could be enjoyed by many people as a game? Hooray for paintball!