| So your friends have convinced you to go play | | | | footwear when you go out to play. You want to try |
| paintball next weekend, or maybe you’ve just been | | | | and blend in with your surrounding as much as possible, |
| thinking about trying it for a while, well it’s definitely | | | | so never where white. |
| not an easy sport to play, especially for beginners. | | | | 5. Don’t be afraid to ask lots of questions. |
| New players generally make many of the same | | | | It’s really the best way for you to improve your skill |
| mistakes, so if this is your first time, you might need a | | | | and become a more valued player. |
| few pointers. That’s why I’ve compiled a list of | | | | 6. Be an honest player. If you get hit, always |
| some the most common mistakes, as well as some | | | | admit to it right away and exit the game. Nobody |
| helpful tips that are sure to make your first experience | | | | wants to play with a cheater. |
| a lot more fun. | | | | 7. Plan your moves a little bit before the game |
| 1. Never ever take off your mask. This is the | | | | begins. You should at the very least choose your first |
| absolute most important rule because paintball is | | | | shelter before the game starts. A good shelter should |
| generally a very dangerous sport if you aren’t | | | | provide you with reasonable cover but also give you |
| careful. Think about it, a paintball will be flying at your | | | | plenty of visibility. |
| face going as fast as 280 feet per second. That could | | | | 8. Make sure you have a good look around the |
| really cause some serious damage to your eyes, so | | | | field. Don’t assume that he move around or stick |
| take care. | | | | your head out that you’ll be an easy target. This will |
| 2. Understand the anatomy of your gun before | | | | prevent you from getting a full, wide view of your |
| you start shooting anything with it. If you aren’t | | | | territory, which in turn will actually make you an easy |
| exactly sure how Spyder paintball guns work or what | | | | target. |
| their limitations are, then you should definitely ask for | | | | 9. Don’t be afraid to shoot your paintball gun. |
| help or a mini tutorial. | | | | You may not always be incredibly accurate, but |
| 3. In case you’re a little worried, I just want to | | | | you’ve got to get plenty of practice in if you want |
| reassure you that paintballs don’t really hurt much | | | | to play like an expert. |
| at all when they hit you. As long as you are being hit | | | | Follow these tips and your first paintball experience |
| from the proper distance away, you should be fine. If | | | | with be both safe and fun. As long as you’re in |
| anything you might feel a little sore the next day, but | | | | good shape and you have a competitive spirit, |
| it’s really not as bad as it looks. | | | | you’re sure to love the thrill you receive from |
| 4. Wear dark clothing and extremely comfortable | | | | playing the game. Good luck and play smart. |