| You've heard about all sorts of paintball tactics, you're | | | | ones farther away too. Don't forget that people |
| on the field, and you have an enemy right where you | | | | change positions and situations alter quickly. |
| want them. Watch out! It may seem surprising, but this | | | | Communication with your teammates also helps. If you |
| is one of the most dangerous positions you can be in. | | | | are talking to them about what you are doing and |
| Many beginning and even experienced players develop | | | | what the enemy is doing, you can force yourself to |
| what is called tunnel vision where they only | | | | look around and notice. Just be careful not to |
| concentrate on one point, usually an opponent. You | | | | over-communicate and get distracted by that instead. |
| only watch that person and tune out everything around | | | | I know it can be hard when the paint is flying, but here |
| you. | | | | are some things to be constantly asking yourself: |
| When you see that opponent or the bunker you are | | | | - Where is are the enemies I know about |
| wanting to take, stop look and listen. Look at the | | | | - Where can the enemies I don't know about possibly |
| opponent, then left, then right, and if you can, even a | | | | be? |
| very quick shoulder check. You need to make sure | | | | - Where are all the potential hiding places? |
| that you are not being flanked or you will be taken out | | | | - Who is beside/behind me |
| by someone who "just came out of nowhere!". | | | | If you can keep these paintball tactics running through |
| Don't just look at the bunker closest to you but the | | | | your head, you can avoid tunnel vision. |