Post by Drekmore on Dec 20, 2010 15:48:12 GMT -6
Article I found -
November 2, 2004
www.specialopspaintball.com
They only rock if you like winning.
Sure, every paintballer has a bunch of stories that prove he's a badass on the field. But, when you run the numbers, team players get more kills, get killed less and hang more flags. Always. No exceptions*.
Here's how coordinated teams spank walk-on players:
* Tight tactics such as suppressive fire, flanking and leap-frogging.
* Constant communication and leadership that laser-focuses the team's striking power.
* Slick game plans that provide each player a clear objective.
* Specialized paintball positions with specialized objectives.
Ah, but here's the rub. Paintball players are maniac individualists and they don't do well in a structured environment. Many players would rather just run around doing their own thing than play a team game (and they don't usually notice that all that individuality and self-expression is getting them seriously beat up.)
Here's a secret, though: playing team ball ends up being tons more fun. Hanging out with the dudes is one of the best parts of paintball. And, if you're going to hang out with the dudes, then you might as well kick ass on the field.
* All right, okay, sure, whatever. Yes, there are weenie teams out there who don't play coordinated paintball and they basically amount to walk-on chumps wearing the same camo. But, we're not talking about uncoordinated teams, here. We're talking about the real deal.
November 2, 2004
www.specialopspaintball.com
They only rock if you like winning.
Sure, every paintballer has a bunch of stories that prove he's a badass on the field. But, when you run the numbers, team players get more kills, get killed less and hang more flags. Always. No exceptions*.
Here's how coordinated teams spank walk-on players:
* Tight tactics such as suppressive fire, flanking and leap-frogging.
* Constant communication and leadership that laser-focuses the team's striking power.
* Slick game plans that provide each player a clear objective.
* Specialized paintball positions with specialized objectives.
Ah, but here's the rub. Paintball players are maniac individualists and they don't do well in a structured environment. Many players would rather just run around doing their own thing than play a team game (and they don't usually notice that all that individuality and self-expression is getting them seriously beat up.)
Here's a secret, though: playing team ball ends up being tons more fun. Hanging out with the dudes is one of the best parts of paintball. And, if you're going to hang out with the dudes, then you might as well kick ass on the field.
* All right, okay, sure, whatever. Yes, there are weenie teams out there who don't play coordinated paintball and they basically amount to walk-on chumps wearing the same camo. But, we're not talking about uncoordinated teams, here. We're talking about the real deal.
