| A team may apply various defensive strategies during | | | | a different position. They must not be grouped in the |
| the course of a paintball game. When it comes to the | | | | same position as that cause multiple elimination since |
| game of paintball, members of the team must be | | | | the members could be attacked in a single round of |
| oriented with good defensive tactics to protect | | | | fire without any effort from the opponents: that would |
| themselves from being hit as well as protecting their | | | | be an easy way for them to win the game. |
| flags from the opponent's aggressive attacks. | | | | 4. He must exert an effort to act as a back up for |
| Although there could be some instances when the | | | | his other teammates. They must be within sight all the |
| team is more cautious in protecting their flag and | | | | times so that they may ask for a counter attack if |
| becomes more tentative to attacking aggressively | | | | they are surprised with a firefight. |
| may become a problem if the other team advances | | | | 5. He should know how to control his firepower. |
| nearer to the base. A good defensive stand may just | | | | Concentrate on a specific target so that no effort is |
| be enough to save them from losing the game. Here | | | | wasted. It is not advisable to be firing at a sure target |
| are some strategic defense systems that a team | | | | unless a teammate asks for a cover from his |
| may apply to win a paintball game. | | | | launches. |
| 1. It is important for a person to cover himself safely | | | | When it comes to this sport, a good offensive attack |
| from attackers firing paintballs from every direction. It is | | | | is supported by a strong defensive tactic. When a |
| important that a person be good in concealing himself | | | | person aims and hits a target, it actually means that he |
| from possible close range attackers. | | | | is playing with good defense because he is aware of |
| 2. Look for concealment first, before finding a safe | | | | the positioning and movements of his opponents. |
| place where a person can hide. The best attack to | | | | When he hits and eliminates a target that will advance |
| execute is by catching the opponent by surprise. The | | | | him to the next flank for more possible targets. This is |
| attacker may think that he is firing on anything that he | | | | one good method for the team to win the game with |
| thinks would be a threat to his possible elimination. | | | | a good defense system and a strategic offensive |
| 3. As a team, the leader should assign each member | | | | attack. |