Paintball Teamwork

There are tactics you can use to be a better paintball player. Knowing how to work as a team member (no it’s really not all about you), maneuvering on a field indoors or outdoor, and knowing the game you are playing are some of the paintball tactics that will help you dominate the field with your team.

No matter what super paintballing skills you possess, if you can’t work as part of a team, you’ll be pretty useless in any game your buddies want to participate in. I consider this a neglected tactic. Even in the game Medic Mania where accurate shooters cover the medic and work somewhat independently, teamwork is still needed.

A good team member:

* Knows teammates’ strengths and weaknesses
* Is Skilled in aspects of paintball
* Is educated on game rules
* Becomes familiar with the field to be played on
* Knows assigned duty and fulfills the tasks needed
* Covers team members
* Is alert and aware of teammates’ positions and duties

To acquire the above skills takes practice and to really know your teammates, you will need to participate in as many practices as you can. Being a team player is a successful paintball tactic to beat your opponents.


You should have some skill in both indoor and outdoor fields. This will make you successful in game play because you can adjust to your surroundings and have tactics from both kinds of paintball at your disposal. To maneuver on an indoor paintball field, your speed will come into play. There are more open areas where you must move and act quickly not only to avoid being hit, but also to get those shots in as the opponent moves across the paintball play area. Being able to accurately shoot while moving is a tactic that will help you take out more opponents. While your opponent steps away from cover to shoot at you, they are vulnerable and it’s a good opportunity for you or your teammates to take the shooter out. For outdoor fields, you must be able to quietly maneuver so as to not draw attention to your location. This tactic will allow you to move about the field undetected. If your opponent doesn’t know you are there, you won’t become a target. The closer you get to your opponent before being detected will allow you a more accurate shot. You must be quieter than a mouse!

Another tactic is to be knowledgeable of the game you are playing. Yes, it’s true; some of winning has to do with the mental edge, knowledge. Once you have played a variety of paintball games and got some experience, it will become easier to walk into a new game and get the hang of it quickly. Untill you have that kind of experience under your belt, become educated on as many games as possible. Note the similarities among games as well as the differences. Always discuss the details of the paintball game you are playing with all players because different paintball fields and teams may alter the base game.

No matter if you play indoors or outdoor, if you can’t make the shot, you are in trouble. Back up all knowledge of paintball tactics with accurate paintball shooting skills. It’s pretty simple, practice… practice… practice will improve your skill and tactical knowledge.