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Mark Etinger
There's a lot more to being a good paintballer than a paint ball gun. Even paintball accessories won't help you become the cream of the crop. Strategy is crucial to becoming a paint ball master, as is experience. Differing terrains, bunkers, and play from opponents will widen your experience and allow you to anticipate different maneuvers. Here are a few things you shouldn't do: 1. Don't overshoot. A second shot may be justified if the first one bounces off of the player, but shooting more than two bullets at a time is not only a waste of paint, but is bad paint ball gun etiquette. 2. Don't wipe: If you are hit, even if it's early, don't wipe yourself down. That's just cheating, and it takes away from the fun of the game. Plus it will make you complacent and give you less incentive to improve. 3. Don't shoot hot: A shot that hurts for a few minutes is entirely different from a bruise that lasts for weeks. Make sure your paintball gun isn't shooting too fast. And a few things you should: 4. Move: Constantly and all the time. It's much harder to hit a moving target, you will become more familiar with the grounds and the terrain you're dealing with, and hiding only allows your opponent to have more time to find you and sneak attack. It's a good thing to duck when you see paint flying your way, but don't stay down. The key is location, and to always try to improve your location, especially by moving up field. 5. Get paint that matches your barrel. If the beads fit your paintball gun snugly then your accuracy will improve drastically. 6. Know your limits: If you know that you aren't a good shot when you're running, save it for practice. In the game, only do what you're capable of, and don't get sloppy. You'll find that playing conservatively will keep you out of trouble. 7. No 'I' in team: Work with your teammates to develop strategy and don't try to take on the responsibility of winning on your own. Working and moving together will help your team overcome the firepower of any other team, and your chances of winning will increase dramatically. Communication also plays an important part in advancing your strategy - whether it's shouting or using walkie-talkies. 8. Take aim before you fire: by aiming, you will improve your accuracy and prevent your opponent from knowing where you are. 9. Practice on your own: if your specialty is offense, then work on defense, and vice versa. 10. Sniping isn't always a result of specialty paintball guns or expensive paintball supplies. It involves being comfortable with your skills and finding a strategic spot in which to hide. That being said, your gun doesn't necessarily help distance shooting. Get a gun that camouflages well and shoots consistently. By following these tips you will become a more well rounded paint ball player. So what are you waiting for? Get out there and start shooting!
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