The Importance of a Game Plan
Paintball is the ultimate team-building game that’s just perfect for boosting team spirit and developing leadership skills. Players will really have their mettle tested at pace and under pressure.
Skills employed will include problem solving, strategy, staying cool and teamwork. But before all that can happen, it’s wise to sort out a gameplan in order to get the most from each individual game.
Before the game begins, it’s vital to plan your strategy with your team mates. Who, if anyone, is staying to guard the flag station? Who is flanking left, right, and tearing down the middle? Are there any special signals or words so that the team can synchronise efforts while the game is in play?
True teamwork in action means working together to achieve a common objective. And it’s better to get things straight beforehand because once the paint starts to fly, you’ll do well to get your message across to your fellow players.
It’s also important not to follow the pack right from the break out. This means not running out as one unit. Instead, work effectively together in order to provide covering fire for each other. It’s also important not to share a bunker unless absolutely necessary.
Two players in close proximity will attract far more attention which will make it harder to leave that position. In effect, you’ll be pinned down, totally defensive, and susceptible to a bunker raid from your enemy.
Communication is another vital part of your gameplan; letting each other know where the enemy is heading. An opponent may be too far away for you to shoot, but a team mate may be in an ideal position, so let them know! Obviously, snipers should not advertise their location too much, but most modern game zones don’t allow players to disappear so they’ll know where you are anyway!
Covering fire is the final key element to giving you and your team the best possible chance of a successful mission. If you want to move forward in order to be more destructive, let your team mates know when you are moving to they can unload a burst of suppressing fire.
This point cannot be stressed enough; you really don’t want to leave the safety of a bunker or barricade without having the enemy distracted for a couple of seconds. If they aren’t targeted, you’ll be eliminated in quite a painful manner!
So, to recap, it’s vital you have some kind of game plan, that your team stays in touch during battle and that covering fire is always available when requested. Get those aspects right and the odds of success could increase beyond your wildest dreams!