Getting into the Paintball Game

Whether you're new or experienced or you've never given paintball a try or perhaps you've played once or twice and you enjoyed the game but you just didn't feel that you were as good as some of your competitors or friends, here's a few tips to help you step up your game.

It's important to remember while it can be intense and fun that it is just a game. Everyone will get hit at one point or another and it's important to remain calm and alert and focused. The easiest targets are the ones sitting behind obstacles with their hearts racing scared of hearing a splat from a paintball on their chest and if you're one of these people you are playing in favor of your opponet because he will be looking for these kind of targets and not to mention you'll be dragging the team down.

You've got to stay alert and focused because the sound of your own heart beating and the fear is a huge distraction for you and it's easy pickings for the opposing team.

A sitting duck is another easy target because everyone else will most likely be on the move. Don't just sit there and wait for them to find you, this is bad news. If you're not shooting nor are you on the move, you're going to be a downfall to your team mates.

Staying geared and well covered will surely reduce the sting of being shot because believe me, no one wants to take a direct hit to the face or anywhere for that matter. Playing safe and not stupid could also save a trip to the hospital.

Remember not to waste all your energy and run out of breath quick because you're going to be constantly on the move and saving your energy is important in the field. New players will have their heart's pounding while they're running around looking for other players and this will make you out of breath quicker and in return, an easy target.

When you're running around like a frenzied frightened animal running wind sprints you're giving your opponent an upper hand in the game. Also, you must get into the habit and learn to load without looking. Your head and eye sight should be above the barrel at all times because even a one second distraction could cost you, so practice loading your pod without looking.