just some tips for playing paintball at night, enjoy!

This video is about how to become a becoming a better paintball player by being "professional". This video is my attempt to try to change the mentality of paintball players. You can consider yourself a professional player, even at the beginner, rookie and division 3 level. You can be "professional", even though you aren't a "professional player". Being "professional" while playing paintball will have immediate positive effects on yourself, your team, and your local paintball scene. You don't have to play D1/Open to be a "professional", you can choose to be "professional" at any level. I also do a little rant on cheating. Enjoy!!

Playing in the rain sucks. Unless you're playing a tournament and you have no choice but to play in the rain, I definitely don't recommend it with an electric marker. Here are my tips- 1) Use a hat, or electrical tape to block the holes on the top of your mask. You won't be able to see anything if the inside and the outside of your mask is wet & dripping 2) Use empty bags of paint to cover your loader, especially if you have a speedfeed. Ask the refs if you can begin the game with the bag. Every field, rules, refs, and situation is different. Sometimes you can start the game with the bag, sometimes they want you to take it off. Ask the head ref of the field you are playing on FIRST. 3) Use electric tape to tape the porting on your barrel. Wrap up all the porting in electrical tape to prevent water from dripping in. Water has the same effect as a barrel break, and the water can roll back into your gun if your not careful. So tape that porting, or purchase the "rain tip" Enjoy!

Some paintball addicts are arguing that it is not a game, but a sport in its own right. Being healthy and fit will definitely help you in your game and as well as other sports; paintball definitely has benefits that can help you improve your health and well-being.

It's already a given that in competing in any kind of sport, eating well and having enough exercise will help. Playing paintball can drain all your energy, so be prepared to endure it. After a game, players are often too tired and may experience body sores. Being more fit will counter these after effects.

The proper paintball exercise can give you equal doses of cardiovascular training, strength training and running workout. Exercise at least 3 times a week for at least 30 minutes in preparation for your actual paintball exercises. You can mix and match different kinds of exercises in one day, for example you can jog and do cardio workout in one session.

Cardio workouts improve your endurance. After a few weeks of doing continuous cardio exercises, you will start noticing different changes in yourself. You are stronger and don't tire out that easily as before. Running on the treadmill or riding a stationary bike can improve your strength and endurance also.

If you don't use the gym, you can jog or ride a bike. When you're in your home, run up and down the stairs, use exercise videos or tune in to the fitness channel. Mix and match different exercises so you don't get bored with doing one form of exercise. Just do everything that you can to keep your heart pumping!

Building up your endurance is also important since paintball will keep you up and about while running in different directions. Speed is important but endurance is more important. You want to keep your speed throughout the whole session. Practice both speed running and distance running. Try to run at least 3 miles. Speed running will improve your speed and sprinting abilities which is important in paintball.

Paintball will require you to be fast while lugging around a paintball gun and with all the safety gear. Strength is important in carrying all these extra weight with you. Paintball is not just concerned with running. You also do crawling, diving, sprinting and shooting. Do strength training exercises at least three times a week to keep up with the demands of paintball.

If you want to build up muscles, then you need to concentrate on certain parts of your body to do this. Strengthen your legs because you will be using them 80% of the time in playing paintball. Another area of importance is your back, having strong back muscles will improve your strength.

Paintball also requires strong abdominal muscles. But, you don't need a six pack to play paintball. To build up abdominal muscles, try to do some squats, leg lifts and lunges. Crunches also strengthen your core.

Diet is also important in playing paintball. Eat healthy. Drink lots of fluids like water and other sports drinks, running around during the game will get you dehydrated so it's better to stock up on fluids before the game.

Since the paintball game was discovered, many enthusiasts have found that this game is a stress reliever and some have even made a career out of it.  But funds are usually short for average players and this keeps them from taking their skill to the next level.  Mastering paintball can be accomplished in ten ways:

1. Playing paintball requires vigorous physical activities: running, jumping, crawling, etc.  Eating right, brisk walking, running and eliminating vices such as drinking, smoking, and drugs should be attained to get into shape.
2. Be well informed:  books, magazines, and online information are always available for players who want to play or master the game. More of the skills must be learned during the actual playing of the game; but tips and suggestions are important too.
3. Visual practice.  Assess the environment where the game will be played.  Paintball is a real world scenario for the player. It may sound silly but try developing your instincts in a supermarket.  Visualize the routes of escape, where the other shoppers are and what your next step will be. 
4. Prepare all of the equipment and accessories that are needed prior to the game.  Pack the batteries, towels, pads, etc. and save time looking for an item once the game has started.
5. Wear comfortable clothing that is appropriate for the paintball game.  Look for comfortable camouflaged items that are loose so that movements are easily made.  Do not wear clothes that make sounds when moving as this will lead the other shooters to you.
6. Before the game, if there is  time use it to get the feel of the field.  By doing this a player can visualize the field itself, especially during daytime.  Look for hiding places and the places where you anticipate the opponents might go.
7. Attitude plays an important role in playing the game.  Know your role in the paintball game so you can derive strategies not only for yourself but for the whole team.
8. Be flexible by changing tactics in every game.  Opponents can see the pattern of a player and can be use it against him if he does the same thing every time.
9. Review past mistakes and try not to make them again.  The best tips that a player can get are from his last game.
10. Upgrade the gadgets:  some accessories have inexpensive ways to upgrade.  It not only increases your efficiency but also your confidence.

Mastering the game of paintball will take some time.  Be patient, practice and time is more important than expensive equipment.  Playing paintball is habit forming.