Any tips on playing paintball like a pro?
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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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To get better you need to practice by your self everyday . You need to hit balls at least 2 to 3 hours every day. Do the L shape practice on the corners. Do the circle practice in the center of the table with out the cue ball leaving the circle.To give you a standard of what your up against. I played this guy nine ball. He ran 10 racks of nine ball on me. When I finally got a shot it was a  hard bank shot and missed then he ran 20 more racks of nine ball on me. These guy are out there. And hes not the best . Hope that helps
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Go here....\n\nhttp://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/paintball1.htm\n\nand go here......\n\nhttp://www.ottersccustoms.com/works.html\n\nBasically C02 or Air comes from your tank into a regulator then into the front valve, when you pull the trigger the bolt and striker move forward, the striker pushes open the vale for a split second letting the C02 or air up into and through the bolt which blows the paintball out of the barrell. Read the articles. Pretty good I think.
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When you go to play the game treat it just like a practice. Don't play to impress anyone, but rather play because you love the game. Keep that same mentality at every game.  If you play because love what you are doing, instead of impressing someone you will do better. Most of all even the pros's have a bad day from time to time. Just do your best, and you will come out on top! Best of luck in the future.
486248
definently paintball because you would have more fun.  i have played both and its no fun if you cant feel anything and your gun shuts off for 5 seconds
126184
Cheapest and easiest way is to just use rubbing alcohol from your local drugstore which is great for the surface oil...  For yours since its more saturated, they also sell several cleaners that get more into the ball.  My dad uses this stuff i believe called clean and shine, something like that, its about $10 at your pro shop...  I've used it a few times on my ball and its amazing how much dirt and oil is left on the ball when your done...   Also, maybe once or twice a year its a good idea to bring it your pro shop and they can bake the oil out, returning your ball to almost brand new condition...  Hope this helps..\nEm
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Follow these tips in fast-motion:\n\n1- Spread your feet at same distance as your shoulders.\n\n2- When you take aim, use your shooting hand to hold the ball from underneath and the other hand to balance the ball from the side.\n\n3- Keep both elbows inside your shoulders' frame throughtout the whole motion.\n\n4- If you dont have enough strength to arc a jumpshot higher than the backborad, shoot the ball from your chest instead of from over your head and/or use your jump to help you push the ball. \n\n5- And the most important tip, because it is what makes the arc: use your shooting wrist to make the ball roll off your fingers as you shoot (it is a concept widely known as the finger-roll).\n\n6- Follow your shot with your shooting arm for better accuracy.\n\nWith the these tips, and practicing them at least a 100 times a day, you could be the next Larry Bird, or the next Reggie Miller. Who knows. Those guys hardly missed.
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When shooting, \nplace your non-kicking foot next to the ball, then follow through and land ON YOUR KICKING FOOT. \nSounds stupid; hard to do. \nI broke a 50lb. planter doing this and I'm 5'4" and 95 pounds. That should tell you how powerful this kick is. It gives you less aim, but MUCH MORE POWER. Practice for about an hour, and you should have it down. \nBest wishes and good luck with your game.
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That is a hard question most markers start around 150. So I will have to go with a very open anserl. Any marker that gets you onto the paintball field is a good marker. I started out with a Tippmann 98C. Spend some time and look around your local fields. Look at what other new players are using and ask the field owner if they ever sell used markers. I think you will find there are many people out there who will help you get started. Remember though if you spend all of your money on a marker then what are you going to spend for field fees and air. \n\nSome things I would look for in a marker.\n At least a 9oz CO2 tank \n50 ball or more hopper \nupgradeable
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If you play at the same field most of the time, you should observe the field and try and find the proper bunkers that can cover you.  I'm a big guy and I don't have a problem getting behind small bunkers that aren't meant for me.  it covers me fine.  You also need to play with people that aren't gonna be "accidentally friendly fire" on you.  \n\nI play with a bright color jersey so when people see me they will see me, I don't bother with camo.  You need to play and practice more.  You need to be able to tuck behind a bunker and keep yourself tucked in when you are popping out to shoot your opponents.  remember, try and keep a small profile when you are behind the bunkers so that way you don't get shot out so easily.
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Here's a sure fire, can't miss suggestion for clearing space in the paint - Eat some pork & beans and sour kraut about  2 hours before your game...When the defense bodies up on you down in the post, BLAST 'EM!....and be sure to complain to the ref and blame someone else so you don't get a technical foul called on ya for being technically foul!
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ok thats a really nice starter gun now for you tips. \n\n\n1st. i would suggest walking the field. learn your surroundings\n2nd. dont be afraid to move up aggresivness is very important\n3rd. use angles. at some angles you can move without the other team seeing you\n4th. just practice. practice makes perfect.\nI would also suggest going to pbnation.com and pbreview.com. the forums have lots of helpful stuff
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109, you are well on your way to breaking 100 in the next round or 3, if you haven't already. Point being you are a fair to good club swinger who is improving. \nMost of the above answers are good, but just getting it out in play will not teach you how to hit a long bunker shot which you are going to need as your game improves. If the smart play is to punch it out because of the situation like the lip, trees, lake etc. then do it, but you still need to hit a few long ones because this won't be the last time you are in one.\n   Greg V had most of the components right, but he got confused on ball placement. In order to hit the ball first you have to put it a little BACK in your stance (and I mean a little) so you strike the ball first not the sand. The idea being to slightly hit it into the sand which repells the ball out or get it out clean. In a green side bunker you play the ball a little forward so you strike the sand first which explodes under the ball and forces it out. I don't know about the feet digging in part, but I always waggle my feet in so as not to loose my footing, which as you know if you ever played in sneakers on wet grass, can really ruin a shot.\nYou don't necessarily have to go for the green either. If you think you can make it, or,  if you don't you won't leave a hard chip (like another bunker shot) then go for it, that's the fun of the game.. My guess if you were 200 out it was your 2nd shot on a par 4 or 5. To make par, hit it to a distance you are confident from, say 100yds. So say you hit your wedge 100yds.usually, in this bunker trap you would hit a 9 or 8 to make it go 100 yds because you loose distance from the sand which is not as solid as the fairway. Chip up and hopefully make the putt for par.
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Using the marks is a lot easier...the lane is 60" in width and 60 foot long.....you need an inch of skill and 60 foot of luck!!.....pick out 2-3 boards right in front of the foul line......you should also see some dots....maybe there also.....roll the ball over those boards every time (about 5-8 boards from the gutter and inward).....now about 15 ft out are the arrows in from of there.....pretend that those are actually the pins and bowl as if they are with some medium and natural speed......pickout the spot I told you too and then move to the foul line with your shoulders square to the foul line and then roll the ball and pretend to shake hands with the #1 pin(the head pin) to create a good folow thru......most important when you slide your sliding foot must finish perpendicular to the foul line....if you don't your stroke with be off and not consistent for you to make adjustments.....depending on where the ball finishes from the headpin....move yourself left or right.....but stroke or use the same speed and finish with you foot perpendicular and your shoulders square to the fould line.....and keep adjusting..........watch some of the better scorers (notice that I did not say better bowlers).....look for the better scores....there is a good chance that they have blocked or fixed lanes and these cheaters know where the oil was laid.....these are the ones that average 215 + but can't score anywhere else......but they will tell you where the block is....do and learn what I told you and you will be able to score anywhere under any conditions......good luck on the tour and I will be expecting my 1%!!
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Talking to a Pro is the easy way out, but you're playing golf.....to hell with things coming easy.  Here's a couple of tips you should try before dropping a C-Note on some Club Pro.\nGo to the Range and tee the ball up and stand so to the ball is even with you left heel. (you said it goes to the right so you must be a right handed player, you freak lefties do the opposite) If you aren't doing this already this may be the key.  What's happening is you're not getting the face of the club around on impact and it's hitting at the wrong angle of the club and spinning dramatically wrong.\nIf that doesn't work try changing your grip.  Shift your right hand clock-wise like 30 degrees (like one hour on a watch) or if you inter-lock your fingers or overlap try gripping the club like a baseball bat(No inter-locking and No overlapping and bring your right thumb over).\nI had similar problems and this straightened me out and if all else fails, bite the bullet, hit the ATM and see a Pro.\nGood Luck
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Practice shots that you'd take in a game. Stand still, catch and shoot. Stand still, catch, dribble and shoot. Catch while on the move and shoot. Catch while on the move and fake or just go right into the dribble and then shoot. And, creating off of fakes (while a pivot foot is planted). Make sure you square up to the basket when shooting. Both feet should be pointing at the basket, and your body should square up to it. Make sure your power is coming from your legs, not your arms. Remember to follow-through on your shot. Practice like crazy. And be intense. Don't be lazy, work hard. If you half-heartedly practice getting shots off, they won't be very effective when a tough defender is near you in a real game
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erm, bit hard to show you on the net. You rest the pool cue (tip end pointing away from you) between your thumb and finger of your non-writing hand, hold the cue with the other hand near the other end of the cue, slide the cue back and forth a bit to get used to it, then hit the white with the tip in the centre of the ball.\n\nGood luck