| One of the most exciting positions in scenario paintball | | | | paintball sniper rarely fires, to avoid revealing his |
| is that of the sniper. In wars throughout history snipers | | | | location. But when he does, all the other team knows is |
| have played major in demoralizing their enemies and | | | | there is a phantom ghost player and it is very difficult |
| reporting vital intel. The sniper is a true master of | | | | for them to pin down where exactly the paintball |
| warfare. A good sniper paintball gun adds an exciting | | | | sniper is shooting from since he blends so well into the |
| element to your games and keeps opponents | | | | terrain. This kind of paintballing is frustrating for the |
| bunkered down. Few paintballers have what it takes to | | | | other team and instills terror! It keeps them bunkered |
| make it as an elite sniper. | | | | down, allowing your team to move into great tactical |
| A sniper, by definition is, a highly trained marksman that | | | | positions. |
| shoot from concealed locations and distances | | | | An important aspect of becoming a paintball sniper is |
| exceeding regular personnel. Snipers usually use high | | | | the actual paintball sniper gun. It needs to be more |
| precision rifles. Having a sniper on your paintball team | | | | precise than a normal paintball marker. A sniper |
| can be very valuable, especially if you play in very | | | | paintball marker also needs to be able to shoot further. |
| large open areas. If your entire team is equipped with | | | | Both of these aspects will ensure that you are the |
| radios then he can provide priceless information on | | | | best paintball sniper there is. A final tip would be to |
| oncoming enemies, etc. He has the birds-eye view of | | | | have a marksman. The paintball sniper marksman can |
| the entire playing field and can provide your team with | | | | help scout. This technique will only be beneficial on |
| attack strategy and vital warnings that can prevent | | | | larger teams, since he mainly helps with aiming, so |
| your team from taking too many loses. | | | | most likely you'll need to be a one man sniper show. |
| Paintball snipers are great for demoralizing the other | | | | Practice, practice, practice and then send a rain of |
| team. Part of the sniper's job is to find a very hidden | | | | paintballs from nowhere on your enemy. As you get |
| and protected area that allows him to shoot into the | | | | better, this will quickly become your favorite position |
| battle field without being noticed. Because of this, a | | | | and provide you with plenty of adrenaline! |