I'm going to my first "actual" paintball match and I want to play like the pros.
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ive been playing for 3 years, and have competed in 3 tournaments and i think 4 scenario games.\n\nmy suggestion to you is that once you hear the distinct *pop pop pop* of another paintball gun (weather it be your teams or not) keep your head down and find some cover. once you're there try and scope out where your enimies are by listening to the shots and peeking out when theres moments of silence. if all they do is shoot the bunker you're behind then let them - it saves your energy and wastes their paint ;).\n\nmy favorite thing to do it be unpredictable. when i play i try and move as fast as i can and whenever i get a chance, like if i hear silence for more then 1 1/2 seconds ill move up to the next bunker and wait for another oppertuity. this makes for some good close range shooting and catching your enimies off guard.\n\nwhat you do NOT want to do is stay in one spot forever. this is a deathtrap, and you will be shot out eventually. the second best no no you can do is being afraid of being shot, when you get scared, you get anxious, and you loose your control over aim, vision, movement etc. i find that the best times to shoot is after you have found some cover, take some deep breaths, put the tank of the gun (CO2 or Compressed air) to your shoulder like the butt of a gun, take some deep breaths, and slowly look out and keep your gun aimed at what you're looking at. \n\nbasically, you want to keep your head down at all times, KEEP MOVING, dont be afraid of the paintballs, and be fast - do not hesitate - or your enimies will catch that hesitation and act on it!\n\nGOOD LUCK! and HAVE FUN!
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Best thing to do, watch how the pro swings in the bunker. Practice your bunker shots and you will see how versatile one club can be
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me too....RUN AS MUCH AS YOU CAN AND WORK ON THE BASIC THINGS!!!!!!!! TRUST ME...YOU WILL RUN!!!!! and go to rec centers and play pick up games
640115
have you ever considered airsoft?\n\nthe weapons, tactics, gear and clothing are more authentic than the neon gear and guns with tumors used in paintball...\n\njust a thought..
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go to the hardware store and buy some "washers", get an empty coffee can, draw a circle around it in the dirt and hurl washers at it, sounds pretty straightforward to me, play it like horseshoes, because "close" counts in that game, make more than one circle, like a target, give points for "close, but no cigar" take turns and play nice!
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It's just like anything that you are just trying for the first time, people will be nervous.  Then there is the "mil-sim" or "war like" image that paintball may have to some people.  Then again, getting hit does hurt sometimes.  But, at my local fields, we try to match players evenly, and the more experienced ones know not to overshoot the new guys.
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My experience with paint ball, and probably most other things is that once you start playing, you will NOT be happy with the JT (ANY JT) for long.  If you are serious about paintball, then buy the absolute best marker you can afford.  If the JT is all you can afford then save your money a little longer.  Wal-Mart has several Spyder markers for under $150 I believe, and one of them is an electronic one, with multiple modes of fire.\n\nThe point is that when you start playing, you will quickly find that most if not everyone you meet will outclass you substantially in the equipment department.  And upgrading your equipment is a constant issue.  So you'll want to give yourself future options by purchasing something that will \nA. function well\nB. retain as much resale value as possible (because if you continue playing you WILL end up upgrading from ANY JT product)\n\nThe other option is one that I have tried, and that is if the JT runs pretty good most fo the time, and the "ton of stuff" is good, then you could buy it, use it for now, and when you upgrade you could keep it, instead of selling/trading it off.  The reasoning behind this, is two fold, it's always nice to have back up gear, in case your gear quits in the middle of the day, and it's also nice to have enough gear around to bring a buddy that may not have their own gear yet. This really helps to build yourself a group of paintball players, by building interest in the sport, loaning out gear to newbies.
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If your team is in the competition, continue drills, lots of hydration the week before (definitely have every player at LEAST double-up on water), make sure you have your roster set. Scope out teams that you can.\n\nFor watching? Take some notes on the really good plays you see, and practice them the next time you possibly can.
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At some point the paintballs would disintegrate in the barrel. Also, they check your muzzle velocity before you can play.
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There are a number of things you will have to do. The first is find the location. The second is make sure that it is zoned for paintball. Third is get insurance. You will also want to get a merchant ID number and maybe a whole sales licence. You are also going to want to have field specific paintballs, Call a company in IL called PMI ask to talk to a sales guy and they will explain about field paint. \n\nYou are also going to need to purchase field guns and masks to rent to people.  I would call paintballgear.com ask for Bob, he's the owner of the company tell him Alex told you to call about setting up a field. He'll be happy to help you.
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Get yourself into tournaments.  That should get you started.
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Never have run one but played in many (amateur)....only recommendation is that if it gets down to a "hill to hill" match in say 9 ball....I recommend that this last game should be "9 ball last ball in".....if it goes in prior to that it gets "spotted" and the shooter that made it keeps shooting from where ever the cue ball finished...this takes the "snapper" and the "lucky roll" out of the equation on a hill game.......how would you feel coming all the way back and your opponent "snaps" it or gets a 2-9 combination to win it!!!
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you can get it changed at the paintball field, they have the little machine, and you put your barrel on the top and fire a shot and it'll will time it. then all you need to do is adjust it to your preference. but i usually have it all the way turned. the balls goes faster and hurts more. lol.
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my older brothers used to play this.\n\nhave one person(not playing) hide 2 or 3 airsoft guns. then the rest of the people must try to find the guns and whoever gets shot "dies"\n\nAnother one is: \nplay tag. instead of flashligh or laser, make it a little more painful and use the airsoft! :)
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Keep practicing but also play in as many pick up games as you can.\n\nMake sure you you shoot from different spots on the floor and work on different moves as well.\n\nGet a friend and play some one on one to get used to faking.\n\nTry and get some pointers from someone who you know that is a good player or a coach.
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paintball is a great sport for everyone now more popular then snow boardiing \nI have a Smart Parts Shocker its a high-end marker very accurate and fast light
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im guessing youre a budget paintballer if youre going with a victor. i like my JJ ceramic barrel on my spyder, its cheap ($20-40) and shoots well for the price. im cheap though and im a casual player, not an "expert." http://www.pbreview.com is a good site with reviews for paintball stuff if you dont get any good answers here