| Becoming a better paintball player can be | | | | Most learning occurs during the game; however |
| accomplished by following the following steps. | | | | reading about the different tactics and games that is |
| Because the game requires a lot of running, jumping, | | | | being played by others will also help you to improve |
| crawling, and walking, one should avoid the use of | | | | your game. Online sites, magazines and books are |
| drugs and alcohol. Become physically fit, it is also helpful | | | | excellent resources in the quest to master the game |
| to start an exercise program to eliminate some of the | | | | of paintball. |
| sore muscles you will have if you go out for an all-day | | | | Don't be afraid to make mistakes. No one ever learned |
| game without preparation. | | | | anything without making mistakes along the way. After |
| Know your playing area. Assessing the playing area | | | | each game review the mistakes that were made and |
| before playing on a new field will allow you to find the | | | | try not to make the same ones again. |
| best shooting areas and escape routes should they be | | | | As Mary Grace Rodart states in her book titled, Three |
| needed. | | | | Most Important Words In Life Are Attitude, the three |
| Keep your equipment clean and in good working order. | | | | most important words in life are attitude, attitude, |
| There is nothing worse than being in the middle of a | | | | attitude. One will not become a winner until they can |
| game and having your equipment malfunction due to | | | | visualize themselves as one. So start thinking about |
| dirty paint not being cleaned off from a previous game. | | | | yourself as the best player on the field! |
| Make sure you have replacement batteries if your gun | | | | Having the best gun and upgrades will also make a big |
| requires them. | | | | difference in how you play the game. There is a huge |
| Wear clothing that blends into your surroundings. There | | | | difference between having a gun that can shoot 10-12 |
| is nothing worse than sticking out like a sore thumb. | | | | balls per second to one that can shot 30 plus. If you |
| You will have every player on the opposing team | | | | don't agree, just wait until you are on the receiving end. |
| shooting at you. The clothing should not make noise | | | | You will be rushing to your local paintball store to buy |
| while you move. | | | | one before your next game. |
| Pack extra water and snacks for between games. A | | | | Becoming an expert paintballer takes practice, practice |
| dehydrated, hungry player will not perform up to their | | | | and more practice. So go have some fun and improve |
| potential. | | | | your game skills. |