| The majority of paintball games and tournaments | | | | aim, which can run the fastest, and things such as |
| are played in teams. If you take the time to build | | | | this. Keep notes on each member's weaknesses |
| a top-notch team, your chances of winning games | | | | and abilities. |
| and tournaments are much greater. | | | | If a team member is unhappy with their |
| Keep in mind that in many tournaments, the | | | | assignment, you may need to re-assign the |
| teams are formed right before the game starts. | | | | member to another role that they may be suited |
| This does not allow you the opportunity to hand | | | | for. If the member only wants to be a shooter, |
| pick your team members. This makes it | | | | they may not understand the importance of |
| necessary to have the ability to work together | | | | support roles, and may not be cut out for team |
| with complete strangers, and to assess strengths | | | | play. It is important that each team have a leader. |
| and weaknesses in those strangers quickly. | | | | It may also be necessary to have two or three |
| When you are forming a regular team, you should | | | | leaders, depending on the size of your team. Just |
| first determine what type of paintball games you | | | | remember the problems that exist when there |
| would be participating in. In theme-based games, | | | | are too many Chiefs, and not enough Indians. |
| you will need a person to fill each of the available | | | | You should work out signals with your team, as |
| roles, such as sniper, medic, transport, demolition, | | | | well as team tactics and strategy ahead of time, |
| etc. You will need to choose the best person for | | | | and practice often! It is beneficial to make sure |
| the job. You do this by assessing each team | | | | each member of your team has a radio headset |
| member's abilities. You can assess abilities by | | | | for communication. |
| asking questions and running the members | | | | A team that works well together and practices |
| through an obstacle course. You will know who | | | | often can make it to the pro paintball games! |
| thinks clearly under pressure, which has the best | | | | |