| Paintball has consistently prevailed as the fourth | | | | marker with the right hand, the left foot should |
| major unconventional sport in the U.S. In fact, | | | | be in lead. |
| statistical reports say that there are almost 12 | | | | 2. Trick shot |
| million paintball players worldwide with 104 | | | | It is important for every paintball player to know |
| countries participating in various paintball | | | | the psychological aspect of the game. This means |
| competitions. This shows that more and more | | | | that the player must know how to think and act |
| people are enticed to play this game. | | | | appropriately according to the possible actions of |
| However, it does not necessarily mean that the | | | | the other players. |
| game is easy. Most of the players contend that | | | | Therefore, fire some "trick shots" in an area |
| they have experienced many trials, hardships, | | | | where the other player is probably hiding. It does |
| failures, and defeat before they were able to | | | | not necessarily mean that firing too many shots |
| master the game. | | | | creates advantage. The object of this skill is to |
| Experts insist that playing paintball, just like the | | | | create a ploy that will instigate the player to |
| other kinds of sport, needs some skills in order to | | | | respond in return if ever he is really in that area. |
| win the game. These skills are the primary tools | | | | 3. Run and Shoot and Run |
| that every paintball player must try to learn. Once | | | | Like any person in a battle, it is best to master |
| they have mastered these skills, winning the | | | | this type of skill in order to achieve the best |
| game is relatively simple. | | | | action and win. |
| The 3 Skills: | | | | The problem with most players is that they |
| 1. Basic stance | | | | continue to hide thinking that they can win |
| The problem with most players is that they tend | | | | because they remain invisible to their opponents. |
| to face the bunker whenever they are standing | | | | The point is that a player can never win if he |
| next to it. This is such a difficult stance because it | | | | does not try to eliminate his opponents. |
| will give the player inadequate balance and a | | | | Mastering this skill will definitely give every player |
| time-consuming response. | | | | an edge over the others. |
| The best way is to stand behind the bunker with | | | | In every activity, there is an equal skill to master. |
| the foot that is opposite with the paintball marker | | | | Mastery of these skills will ensure that the player |
| or gun in lead. For instance, if a player holds the | | | | can win the game. |