| If you are going to really get into the sport of playing | | | | tactic to learn as it can be used in just about every |
| paintball you are going to want to learn some tactics | | | | situation you get into. You can even use this tactic to |
| that will help you to survive longer on the field as well | | | | counter another team's flanking maneuver as they |
| as have a better chance of winning more games. | | | | break away from their attack to protect themselves. |
| Here are some tactics used by professional paintball | | | | The skill of suppression isn't meant for taking out an |
| players that you can adapt to be better on your local | | | | opponent or team but more for the purpose of a |
| paintball field. | | | | distraction. This technique is often used in conjunction |
| When shooting the best method to use is to pepper | | | | with a flanking maneuver or outright advance. You |
| the opposing player while moving aggressively | | | | have to have really good marksmanship as well as |
| towards their position. By doing this you will keep them | | | | good cover skills for suppression to work effectively. |
| from being able to fire and will keep them hiding behind | | | | The whole function of suppressing is to keep the |
| a protective barrier while you move in closer for a | | | | opponent preoccupied so they don't notice your |
| guaranteed kill. | | | | assault. |
| Learning how to use the defensive tactic of cover | | | | When invading an opponent's position your goal is to |
| effectively is probably the most important aspect of | | | | eliminate as many targets as possible without getting |
| paintball. Everything that exists on a paintball field can | | | | hit to capture their flag and escape back to your side |
| be used as cover in some way. You want to stand or | | | | unscathed. Working together is the best way to |
| crouch during moments of covering so that you remain | | | | accomplish this just as it is in a real combat situation. |
| mobile in case someone is trying to sneak up on you. | | | | When you are under cover and about to fire just |
| Just remember that on most fields standing straight up | | | | remember that once you begin firing you have |
| also increases your chances of being shot, especially if | | | | revealed your location to the enemy. Now, you have |
| you are tall! Crouching has a little less mobility but it | | | | to take the fight to them and avoid being pinned down. |
| gives you better cover and still gives you some level | | | | If you learn these tactics it will also help you to defend |
| of stability. | | | | against them. |
| Coming up from behind or flanking is a very important | | | | |