| So, you want to learn how to paintball? Better yet, you | | | | give you experience, and having experience is |
| want to paintball like a pro? Here's an article that will | | | | imperative to being a good player. You can be a |
| get you started in becoming the next Ollie Lang of | | | | natural at a sport, but if you go head to head with |
| paintball. | | | | someone who's been in every situation possible, then |
| 1. Reliable Gear is Essential - A lot of players really | | | | be ready to be defeated - the player with experience |
| believe that you are only as good as your gear. While I | | | | is more likely to win, no matter how good of an athlete |
| have a hard time believing that a $1,000 paintball gun in | | | | you may be. You can't just pick up a paintball gun and |
| the hands of a new player will unlock hidden abilities, I | | | | expect to beat a team of veterans when you've only |
| do believe that gear does play a big part in how well | | | | played a couple of times. |
| you paintball. A player that has a marker and gear that | | | | 3. Have Fun! - Having reliable gear is just part of having |
| complements his or her playing style will most certainly | | | | fun. Sure, you won't have to tinker and mess with your |
| have a leg up on the field. However to develop a style, | | | | gear as often, which is great, but there are other |
| you must... (see below) | | | | facets to having fun in paintball. One of these facets is |
| 2. Play and Practice a lot - Its not just playing either, its | | | | making sure you don't take it too serious. Taking it too |
| practicing that really separates the big players from | | | | seriously is a sure way to burn yourself out and wear |
| the posers. Getting a lot of games under your belt will | | | | the fun out of this amazing sport. |