Paintball Tactics Of Professional Paintball Players
Gregg Hall
If you are going to really get into the sport of playing paintball you
are going to want to learn some tactics that will help you to survive
longer on the field as well as have a better chance of winning more
games. Here are some tactics used by professional paintball players
that you can adapt to be better on your local paintball field.
When shooting the best method to use is to pepper the opposing player
while moving aggressively towards their position. By doing this you
will keep them from being able to fire and will keep them hiding behind
a protective barrier while you move in closer for a guaranteed kill.
Learning how to use the defensive tactic of cover effectively is
probably the most important aspect of paintball. Everything that exists
on a paintball field can be used as cover in some way. You want to
stand or crouch during moments of covering so that you remain mobile in
case someone is trying to sneak up on you. Just remember that on most
fields standing straight up also increases your chances of being shot,
especially if you are tall! Crouching has a little less mobility but it
gives you better cover and still gives you some level of stability.
Coming up from behind or flanking is a very important tactic to learn
as it can be used in just about every situation you get into. You can
even use this tactic to counter another team’s flanking maneuver as
they break away from their attack to protect themselves.
The skill of suppression isn’t meant for taking out an opponent or team
but more for the purpose of a distraction. This technique is often used
in conjunction with a flanking maneuver or outright advance. You have
to have really good marksmanship as well as good cover skills for
suppression to work effectively. The whole function of suppressing is
to keep the opponent preoccupied so they don’t notice your assault.
When invading an opponent’s position your goal is to eliminate as many
targets as possible without getting hit to capture their flag and
escape back to your side unscathed. Working together is the best way to
accomplish this just as it is in a real combat situation.
When you are under cover and about to fire just remember that once you
begin firing you have revealed your location to the enemy. Now, you
have to take the fight to them and avoid being pinned down. If you
learn these tactics it will also help you to defend against them.
Gregg Hall is an author and internet marketing consultant living in
Navarre Florida. Find army surplus and military clothing at
http://www.militaryandoutdoorgear.com
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