| Paintball is becoming more and more popular all | | | | then. Always know where your enemies are. Be |
| over the world. To many paintball enthusiasts, the | | | | very quiet as well as patient, listening for other |
| paintball game itself is considered the most | | | | foot steps. Walking very lightly and crawling helps. |
| exciting outdoor sport in existence. People of all | | | | This is the key factor to winning a paintball battle. |
| ages, shapes, and sizes, while mostly being men, | | | | It is best to attack your opponent when you are |
| join together in having fun while firing paintball | | | | in a large group. You can better disarm them if |
| guns at opponents and watching the paint splatter | | | | you outnumber them. Always cover for your |
| on their clothes. This is a difficult game to master | | | | team too. Don't shoot another opponent unless |
| even though it sounds like lots of fun. You should | | | | you have a teammate available to take your |
| be aware of a few simple tips before attempting | | | | back. |
| to get in the paintball battlefield. | | | | All paintball players are required to wear safety |
| Always gear yourself up with lots of paintball guns | | | | gear at all times. Goggles and masks are |
| and ammo. Of course, only carry an amount that | | | | mandatory and must always be worn regardless. |
| is comfortable for you. You can get guns in a | | | | Even if a player has been shot and is not active in |
| wide variety. Many of the paintball guns get their | | | | the battlefield, goggles must be worn in case of |
| power from N2, CO2 or compressed air. If you | | | | stray paintball comes your way. The referees |
| are a mere beginner, it is not wise to invest in | | | | enforce these rules at each game. Any player can |
| real expensive guns. The lower priced guns run | | | | be disqualified if the referee see that safety rules |
| around $100.00 a piece. When playing, always | | | | are being broken or threatening the safety of |
| cover your legs, neck, ankles, and arms with | | | | other players on the battlefield. |
| clothing made especially for paintball. You will be | | | | The above mentioned rules will allow for an action |
| glad you did later if you experience being shot | | | | packed game if they are followed. Paintball is fun |
| without wearing the proper clothing. Bruises are | | | | but safety is so important. Paintball also helps to |
| probable when you don't take the proper | | | | build individual character traits. You can learn to |
| measures in wearing correct clothing. | | | | appreciate teamwork and gain leadership skills |
| Always have a game strategy. You can't win a | | | | while playing. These traits can last a lifetime. Your |
| battle without this. Never fire random paintball | | | | self confidence can be boosted as well as |
| shots. You should only shoot when you are faced | | | | increasing your intelligence level by implementing |
| with the right opportunity. You don't want to give | | | | strategies while playing. Your body strength will |
| your position away. Don't shoot from large | | | | build up along with your determination. Paintball is |
| distances either, as you are more easily seen | | | | beneficial to the mind and body. |