Having fun on a day where excitement and adrenaline are guaranteed, make you want to repeat this activity whenever you have the opportunity to meet with friends who want to make a different plan. Playing Paintball may seem simple at first glance, but there are certain things that you should take into account if you want to improve your game and increase the chances of your team achieving victory. In this article, we bring you 6 important tips to play Paintball and enjoy the battlefield like never before.
Wear comfortable clothing and sports shoes
When choosing the clothes with which you are going to play Paintball, take into account the type of sport it is and its environment. At any Paintball center you play, they will provide you with a jumpsuit that will cover all your clothing. Wear clothes that allow you to make any type of movement and that you feel comfortable in. Paintball is a sport with a lot of action, so it is highly recommended that clothing be sporty and breathable, especially on hot days.
During the game there will be times when you have to run and hide behind an obstacle that you can use as protection and speed will be a determining factor to not be eliminated. Therefore, it is important that you use footwear that allows you to move quickly. Use either mountain or sports shoes but keep in mind that the terrain is still mountain, mud, stones,... so if you decide to wear sports shoes, choose ones that don't hurt to get dirty. It's not the best time to wear new shoes!
Before jumping onto the field prepare your Strategy
When you arrive at the Paintball center you will receive a short briefing, you will receive the material and they will introduce you to the field in which the game will take place and the missions that you have to carry out.
Take a good look at the terrain and the opportunities it offers and design a strategy with your team. Playing Paintball is a team sport, so the entire team must follow the same plan to make it easier to achieve victory. Look for the best obstacles, areas where you can surprise your enemies and coordinate the attack plan.
You will have to take advantage of the first seconds of the game if you really want to surprise your enemies before they are in position and ready to defend themselves. The start of the game is crucial.
If you know your opponents, try to predict what their movements may be and try to take advantage of their weaknesses. For example, if a player is very passive, he plays very carefully so that he cannot surprise you in a particularly hidden place. On the contrary, if a player is very offensive, he looks for a way to surprise him in his desire to advance, eliminate players or complete the mission. To play Paintball, in addition to shooting, you also have to think.
Establish Signs with your Team
On the battlefield everything happens very quickly, the slightest mistake can cost you elimination and decisions have to be made in very few seconds. It is important that the team can understand each other quickly and easily.. That is why we recommend establishing at least some basic signals so that with just a gesture your companions know if they have to attack, maintain their position or cover you, among other actions.
On the field it is difficult to be able to listen to your teammates with all the things that are happening, and there is also certain information that you want to share with your team without your rivals knowing about it; They can use them against you. That is why we recommend establishing a sign system.
Sharpen your aim
Before starting to play and to check that the markers are working correctly, you will have the opportunity to throw your first balls. Take advantage of this moment to warm up your aim. Pay particular attention to the speed of the shot and calculate the drop of the ball. This way when you have to shoot at certain distances, you will know the exact height at which you have to aim to hit the target. Get familiar with the equipment!
Anticipate
Seek to anticipate your shots to the opponent's movements. If you know that he is hiding behind an obstacle and that he is possibly going to appear at a specific point, fire a small burst and surprise him. You don't need to see your opponent to start shooting. Keep in mind that all players will be eager and eager to shoot so they will be showing up continuously. In addition, in this way you will be able to face the battle, especially if it is 1 against 1, in the safest way and without giving your enemy a choice.
Shoot and take cover
Shooting is just as important as taking cover. On many occasions we present the objective of Paintball as eliminating your opponents, without taking into account how equally or more important it may be that they do not eliminate you. Numerical disadvantage is a very important factor in determining the outcome of a battle. If you have fewer players on the field than the opposing team, you will cover fewer areas, you will have more players targeting you and they will be able to surprise you more easily.
That's why it's important to take cover when you shoot. Try to remove the minimum part of your body from the obstacle when you shoot and not shoot for too long at a time. Constantly peek and hide. Normally, players focus on a single objective and forget at the moment about the rest of the players who may be within range. If you appear in short periods of time you will have less chance of being surprised by one of your rivals.
So, if what you really want, in addition to enjoying yourself, is to leave the battlefield through the front door, do not hesitate to follow our advice. They will increase your chances of winning drastically. They won't give you commemorations or medals for it, but you can remember it to your friends for a long time 😉
If you've made it this far, I have to tell you that you're ready! 🙂 Search everent your nearest Paintball field, both for adults and children, and set the date and time for an epic Paintball game with your friends and/or family.
Take to the battlefield!
