| If you are looking for a competitive team sport, then | | | | or a face mask anytime you are on or near the |
| you will be hard pressed to find one more competitive | | | | paintball field. Another safety rule to follow is to only |
| than extreme paintball. Participants are broken into | | | | use approved paintball gear and never participate in |
| teams and put on a paintball field to act out combat | | | | illegal practices like freezing your paintballs. While some |
| scenarios and eliminate their opponents in order to win | | | | participants do freeze their balls of paint for personal |
| the game. | | | | play, it is illegal in both field play and tournament play. |
| This sport is now being played in over 40 countries | | | | If you are one of the many players in the fast paced |
| world wide and gaining more popularity at a very quick | | | | game of extreme paintball, then you are probably |
| pace. Whether you are new to the sport or are a | | | | already aware of all that you can gain from this sport. |
| longtime player, this outdoor activity has something to | | | | This sport has a lot to offer in the way of teamwork, |
| offer almost everyone. | | | | strategic thinking and of course, exercise. |
| While there are injuries in most every sport, extreme | | | | More and more individuals are taking part in this game |
| paintball is actually one of the safest sports played | | | | and exhibiting their competitive spirit and love for this |
| today. With over 10 million participants, this sport has | | | | primarily outdoor sport. If the rules of safety and fair |
| fewer injuries than the sports of bowling or golf. While | | | | play are followed while participating in this action sport, |
| the game is virtually safe and it is easy to maintain this | | | | then all of those involved will enjoy the game and all of |
| safety, participants must follow paintball safety rules | | | | the fun it has to offer. |
| closely. | | | | No matter where in the world you are competing in |
| One of the main rules of safety in this sport is to have | | | | paintball sports, make sure to follow the rules, practice |
| the proper safety gear. This means wearing goggles | | | | paintball safety and by all means, have fun. |