Paintball
Squads
Paintball is a rough sport but it is not always a physical game;
more often, it is a mind game. While physical fitness and strength
matters, a good strategy will also make or break your game.
One of the most effective ways of playing paintball is to make use
of squads; achieve this by dividing the paintball players into
squads. A squad is a group playing to achieve a common objective and
preferably made up of not more than six members. It is best if the
squad members are disciplined and are quick in their physical
movements. If possible, each squad member should be briefed on the
team's specific objective and must be advised how each member can
help achieve this goal.
Each squad member must realize that their movements are important to
the team. Slow movement can be an asset when the enemy is near.
Learning how to hide is also important to avoid getting hit by
paintballs. However, what is more important about learning how to
hide is that by doing it, the chances that you will be seen or fired
upon by the enemy is diminished. A relative distance of at least
five yards between squad members will make it more difficult for the
enemy to see you.
One of the most important traits in playing paintball is patience.
Members of the paintball squad must not only use their physical
agility to win the game, but more importantly their minds to make
use of strategies that will help them win over their opponents. They
must also learn to coordinate with each member to avoid being
detected by their enemies. The team must be informed that it is best
for the squad to fire as a group, making sure that each member is in
the right position before firing.
Squad members should support the other members who are being fired
at by firing back; especially when they are in a better and more
strategic position to do so.
The most important thing is that the squad knows that they are
playing for the team and that coordination and team work will be a
deciding factor in winning the game. Remember, more heads, rather
guns that are firing as one, are better - especially in paintball.
Whatever you do, play as a team and you will certainly have the
advantage over your enemies.