Paintball Basics

By Ferry Suwantoro

Paintball is a safe, simple yet challenging and strategic sport that is played usually by two teams, each with at least two players. Everybody enjoy this game not limited to adults or kids only.

Paintball games are of various types, however, the most popular game often played is called “capturing the flag”. The object or the goal of this game is for teams to advance to the opponent’s base, move the other team’s flag to its destined location, at the same time guarding your own flag.

The paintball field has many obstacles such as tires, forts, old cars, hay and the newest are “inflatables” that are constructed as refuge for team players; making the game all the more exciting, as if participating in an actual game of war in videos.

When one is hit, the players may get bruises.  Players are typically required to wear long sleeves shirt and pants, making sure that the color is not be identical as that of the judge and complete paintball gear such as mask, helmet and goggles for safety.

The sport of paintball has a distinct and accurate set of rules that are strictly followed. No dispute on the paintball field is accommodated or entertained.

A military approach to paintball is useless, as that knowledge is recognized and understood by the teams. A team’s tactic should be carefully planned; your team’s line of attack will not be known by the opposing team, and there should be a quick switch of plans in case something goes wrong.

A team that moves together with a common objective will have a great chance of succeeding in this game.

A team-mate can shout the position of the opponent. The excitement of this game concludes when you are seen and eliminated – a situation that all team players struggle to avoid.

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