| Playing paintball for the first time can be a nerve | | | | the same place either. The less the opponent |
| racking experience. That's why it is important to | | | | sees of you, the better. As you will soon find out, |
| go out on the field prepared mentally. Here are | | | | not knowing wear people are in the game of |
| some tips to make your first game a fun one. | | | | paintball can be very frightening! |
| Always make sure you are wearing suitable | | | | Always be a good sport. You can't expect to be |
| clothing when you play. For beginners, don't feel | | | | Rambo the first time you play paintball. It will take |
| afraid to wear extra lairs of clothing. The pain | | | | many games to pick up on the tactics that will |
| from getting hit is something you will get used to | | | | make you a great player. If you get hit, raise |
| overtime but don't feel ashamed that you wear | | | | your hand and walk off the field. Never wipe off |
| extra lairs. However, take caution not to wear | | | | the paint and keep playing. No one likes a cheater. |
| too many lairs as this can lead to heat exhaustion. | | | | After the game is over, congratulate the person |
| Along the same lines, always bring lots of water | | | | who got you out. I'm sure they will return the |
| to the field. In between games it is essential to | | | | favor a few months down the road when you're |
| resupply yourself with water to avoid dehydration. | | | | a lot better. |
| Always find something to hide behind. Players who | | | | Finally, always wear a mask. Getting hit in the |
| stand out in the open get eliminated very quickly. | | | | face can be a very painful experience. Getting hit |
| When you hide behind something, your chances of | | | | in the eye can end your life. Make sure you are |
| getting hit are greatly reduced. Once you find | | | | wearing a mask with eye protection whenever |
| some suitable cover, it is best to pop up, fire a | | | | you are around the game of paintball. |
| few shots, then pop back down. Never pop up in | | | | |