Ready, Aim, Fun: Mastering Paintball Basics

Overview

In this lesson, we cover what it will feel like to get shot with a paintball.

Variables that affect how much it will hurt include:

• How close you are to the player shooting at you.

• Where you get shot (exposed/unexposed skin, thickness of skin in the area, etc).

Key Takeaways:

1. You don't need to be worried about it!

2. For your safety, depending on the field and type of game you'll be playing, there may be a "mercy" rule to prevent players from shooting each other too closely.

Overview

In this lesson, we'll talk about how to make your initial paintball experiences the most enjoyable.

• Start by playing with people you know - friends, co-workers, sports teammates, church group etc.

• Your adrenaline will be pumping, but try your best to stay calm in order to be more successful.

• Designating a team leader, or "quarterback," can help with strategy before and during the game

Overview

In this lesson, we start getting into the technical nitty-gritty of how your paintball marker works, and how to use it.

Key Takaway:

• If you're not sure whether you'll want to continue playing paintball, there's no shame in renting your gear first before you invest in buying a marker and other paintball gear.

Downloadable Content:

• External and internal parts and pieces of a paintball marker.

Overview

In this lesson, we'll cover additional marker basics:

• Marker setup emphasizing safety before use.

• Loader tips.

Key Takeaways:

• Make sure your barrel cover is installed while you're not on the field.

• Be familiar with how your marker's safety operates.

Downloadable Content:

• How a typical semi-automatic paintball marker works.

Overview

In this lesson we cover paintball marker barrels:

1. What bore size is.

2. 1-piece vs. 2-piece barrels, and inserts.

3. How porting affects marker performance.

Overview

In this lesson we cover paintballs:

• Caliber.

• Construction & grades.

• Effects of weather.

• Storage & care.

Key Takeaways:

• Make sure you follow the storage & instructions for your paintballs, otherwise you'll be wasting money on paintballs you can no longer use!

Overview

In this module, we cover the different types of paintball loader (or hopper) systems:

• Gravity-fed

• Electronically agitated

Overview

In this lesson, we'll talk about the importance of paintball masks, and the different types available:

• How to adjust the head strap and chinstrap and make sure the mask fits properly.

• Anti-fogging and thermal lenses.

Overview

In this lesson, we'll cover what to wear for paintball, and what you should consider avoiding:

• Be mindful of the climate.

• Wear something comfortable that allows you to move freely - stand, crouch, bend, lay down, etc.

• Wear shoes appropriate for the terrain - cleats may not actually work in your favor.

Key Takeaway

• You don't need to wear anything flashy to play paintball!

Overview

In this lesson we'll cover general marker maintenance:

• If you're renting gear:

  • The marker's shooting velocity will be set by the owners - no need to adjust it.

  • Clean up the exterior of your marker after use.

  • Ask for assistance if your air tank becomes empty.

Key Takeaways:

• Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for cleaning if you are using your own marker.

• If you're renting gear and have issues, ask an employee at the field for help.

Overview

In this video, we're covering important safety guidelines:

• Shooting faster than 300 feet per second (fps) is dangerous.

• Every field will have slightly different velocity rules.

  • Rental marker velocity is adjusted before it is rented out.

• Be familiar with the safety rules of the field you are playing at.

Key Takeaways:

• Always treat a marker like it is loaded and ready to shoot.

• Never look down the barrel of a marker.

• Always use the barrel cover when you are off of the field.

• Always keep your mask on while you are on the field.

Overview

In this lesson, we're going to cover:

• What the costs of paintball will cover

  • Field infrastructure

  • Employees

  • Rental gear

  • Paint

• Tips to save some money.

• Things to bring to keep yourself in tip-top shape while you play.

Key Takeaways

• Paintball is safe as long as you follow the safety rules.

• Never take off your mask while you're on the field. Noticing a theme??? ?

Overview

In this lesson, we're giving you some basic playing tips before you start:

• How to hold and aim your marker.

• Get wide on the field's side boundaries to "pinch" players in the middle of the field.

• Communicate openly with your teammates.

• Protect your teammates - they may be in view of another opponent while they're protecting you!

• You can make names for bunkers or objects on the field to communicate more easily with teammates.