• Team Tips for Playing Woodsball at AC Paintball

    Paintball is a team sport and for your team to win, each individual player needs to contribute. They need to fulfill their roll, stick to the plan, and be a good teammate. In some cases, a single player can affect the outcome of the game. They could be the difference between winning and losing. Everyone wants to win. AC Paintball in Williamstown, southern New Jersey offers these tips to help your team.

    Playing paintball in the woods is different than playing speedball. The terrain is different and calls for different team strategies. Before playing at AC Paintball, you should plan a strategy with your team members. This will help your team be successful and have fun while playing Woodsball at AC Paintball.

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    Plan Movement Strategies and Positions

    Careful movements are a crucial aspect of Woodsball. With dead leaves and sticks all over the ground, each step can be noisy. There are also different paths to use. You should discuss movement strategies with your team before arriving at AC Paintball. Assign positions and plan where each player should go. Some teams like to use a leap-frog type movement to move forward through the course. Others separate into groups and head off in different directions.

    You should have both a proactive and a reactive strategy. It is a good idea to keep your plans simple. Complicated plans can also confuse your teammates and create chaos. Most plans can change the minute the first shot is fired anyway. You never know what strategy your opponent will use and you will need to adjust accordingly.

    Create a Communication System

    AC Paintball’s wooded courses are larger than our speedball courses. It is a good idea to buy Walkie-Talkies or Headsets to communicate with each other. Otherwise, you will have to yell across the field to converse with your teammate. This will give away your positions and could make you lose your voice by the end of the day.

    If you don’t have Walkie-Talkies to use, you may want to find another form of communication to use. If you stay close enough to see each other, you can use hand or body motions. Most of the time, you will want to keep as quiet as possible. You should move and execute noisier plans while others are making noise.

    Plan a Strategy for Cover and Backing Each Other Up

    If you don’t have a strategy for backing each other up, you will likely struggle to reach your goals. Typically, teams have a single person or group that heads off the mission. This person handles completing tasks and finding the enemy. If this person doesn’t have players to cover them, it makes it much more difficult to succeed.

    You should plan what each player should do if someone gets caught in an ambush. Figure out an exit strategy and who will be responsible for defense. You may also want to plan to make distracting noises at important points.  Also, figure out who will take up the roles of eliminated players.

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    Teamwork

    A paintball team is like a machine. If a single part doesn’t work, the entire system can experience problems. As a teammate, you should always come into a game with a good attitude and be ready to listen to others ideas. If you have an opinion you should definitely voice it, but don’t cause a fight. A fight can throw your team’s chemistry off. Be ready to help each other out and give each other tips.

    If your team has a plan, you shouldn’t deviate just because you think you know better. Doing so can throw everyone else off their tasks and cause the team to struggle. If you do see a reason to change the plan, though, make sure everyone knows and is on the same page.

    If you want to play at AC Paintball many times, you may also want to consider specializing in positions. Doing so will narrow the focus of each player’s role. Then each player will become more skillful in their responsibilities. This will help the entire team will improve. If you want to learn more about each position, read AC Paintball’s blog about choosing team roles. Follow this link:  https://acpaintball.com/2016/07/12/choosing-roles-for-your-paintball-team/.

    Think Outside the Box

    A common downfall for teams is being too predictable. If you use the same strategy each game, your opponent will soon learn how to beat you. Thus, it is a good idea to think outside the box. Do some research and learn some ways to trick your opponents and throw them off their guard.

    When your team comes into a firefight, don’t just stand in one place and continue to shoot at each other. This can get boring after a while. Instead, come up with an idea to flank the other team. Have a few players run off and sneak up behind your opponents. This will make for a much more interesting game at AC Paintball.

    September 6, 2016

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  • Individual Tips for Playing Woodsball at AC Paintball

    There are two main types of fields to choose when playing at AC Paintball in Williamstown, New Jersey. Speedball fields are filled with man-made bunkers. Wooded fields use natural foliage to create hiding places. AC Paintball has three wooded fields: the Black Ops Pentagon Woods Field, the Blue Thunder Woods Field, and the Red Dawn Woods Field.  Each of AC Paintball’s fields has a variety of layouts and obstacles. While each course calls for a different strategy, there are some tips that you can use for all wooded fields.

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    Stay on Uncluttered Ground

    Whenever you step on a leaf or stick, it makes a loud crunching or snapping sound. While playing at AC Paintball, this can alert your opponents that you are in the area. They can easily follow the sound and find where you are hiding. Then they will likely target you and eliminate you from the game. The best way to avoid this problem is to stay on the uncluttered ground. You will be able to move more quietly and stay in the game. This tip is crucial to winning a paintball game in the woods.

    Stay Low and Move Slow

    To stay unnoticed, it is also a good idea to walk weightlessly. You should crouch low, and move slowly. Instead of walking with a normal heel to toe movement, try to roll your foot on the ground. Let the outside of your heel hit the ground first and then slowly lower the rest of your sole.

    Staying as low as possible will keep you hidden behind foliage. If you have to move, try to most where there isn’t much foliage. Your opponents will be looking for moving grass and branches. You should also move slowly. You create wind when you move too fast. This will disturb the plants around you and make you easier to spot.

    Move Quick When Others are Noisy

    Although moving in an AC Paintball wooded field often makes noise, you do need to move around at some point. If you just stay in the same spot the entire time, it is unlikely that you will be able to eliminate all your opponents. It is more likely that you will get eliminated.  The best way to move without getting noticed is to move while others are making noise. Distance gunshots will likely distract your opponents. This is the perfect time to move wherever you may need to go. If there is a lack of noisy encounters, you can also wait for the wind to blow.

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    Be Patient

    One of the biggest mistakes most woodsball players make is getting anxious. Paintball gets your adrenaline going and you may feel the need to take action. While this tactic works sometimes, being patient often proves to be a better strategy. Doing so gives you a better chance of hitting your target. At the beginning of the game, you should find a hidden spot and wait. Let your opponents be the ones eager to shoot and target them before they even notice you. Stay calm and don’t lose your focus.

    Use Foliage as Walls

    In speedball, you have man-made bunkers to hide behind. In woodsball, you have foliage. Plants are not as solid as speedball bunkers, but they may be your best protection in the AC Paintball woods. If you need to hide, it is a good idea to find an area where the vegetation is thick. Paintballs will often break when hitting bushes or trees. Hiding behind trees or thick greenery will help protect you.

    Keep Your View Low

    When playing in an AC Paintball wooded field, there are many of places to look around. So, where is the most advantageous place to look? Since most of your opponents will be crouching or kneeling in the best place to look is low. Try to focus your vision at the lower thigh to knee height. This is the best place to catch movement in the foliage while also watching where you step. Just make sure you are not pointing at a teammate before you pull the trigger. Be aware of your surroundings at all times.

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    Wear the Right Clothes and Equipment

    Clothing can be either an advantage or a disadvantage when trying to hide from your opponents. Camouflage will help you blend in with the environment. Bright colors will make you an easy target. If you don’t have camouflage, you should wear dark colors such as black, brown or dark green. You should also make sure that your outfit is easy to move in. Wear light and flexible clothing that doesn’t make a lot of noise. Wear sneakers or boots that are comfortable to do a lot of running.

    Use the Right Equipment

    AC Paintball’s wooded fields are on the large side. If you want to be able to see across the field, it is a good idea to bring binoculars or a scope. This will help you spot and target your opponents. It is also a good idea to use a marker with a long shooting range. You should also make sure that it is not too flashy. Just like brightly colored clothing, a bright marker can give your position away.  Follow all these tips while playing at AC Paintball and you will be more successful.

    August 29, 2016

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  • 5 Benefits of Exploring the Field Before a Game

    One tactic pro athletes all over the world use to improve their game is to walk around their field before the game. Doing so gets them familiar with the new places and helps them focus on their performance. You can mentally overcome obstacles before the game even begins. This way they don’t distract you during the game. At AC Paintball in southern New Jersey, we enjoy giving our customers an enjoyable paintball experience.  We believe that exploring AC Paintball’s fields before the game can provide you with a variety of benefits.

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    Plan Your Strategy

    AC Paintball has five different fields for you to choose from. This includes the Hyperball Field, the Speedball Tournament Field, the Black Ops Pentagon Woods Field, the Blue Thunder Woods Field, and the Red Dawn Woods Field.

    All these fields have varying layouts that call for different strategies. For instance, the Black Ops Pentagon Woods Field has a large pentagon made of bunkers. This area becomes a focus battle area. In this scenario, close range attack and defense strategies work best. On the other hand, the Blue Thunder Woods Field is our largest field. Here individual shootouts are more spread out.

    By walking around whichever AC Paintball battlefield you choose, you can scope out where all the bunkers and obstacles are. You can incorporate them into your battle strategy and plan accordingly.

    Find Best Hiding Spots

    By walking around the field, you can also find the best places to hide. In the midst of a skirmish, your thoughts can become scattered. When you’re about to get hit with a paintball, you can only think about running away. You don’t have the time or focus to think and analyze which bunker or tree will give you the best cover. Walk the AC Paintball field beforehand and find the best places to hide beforehand. This way, if you get ambushed, you already know what to do. You can get out of the line of fire and continue to lead your team to victory.

    Find New Shooting Angles

    You can also find the best places to shoot from. If you plan on being a sniper, you will need to find a good high place where you can see most of the field. You should find a good position before the game begins that you can go straight to your post when the game begins. Then you can focus on eliminating your opponents.

    Even if you’re not playing the sniper, walking the field may help you find more angles to shoot from. By walking through the AC Paintball’s fields, you can find a useful bunker or set of trees where you are well protected. Then you can shoot your opponents without having to worry as much about getting hit yourself.

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    Avoid Accidents

    Another benefit of scoping out where everything is is that you know what places to avoid. In AC Paintball’s wooded courses there may be fallen tree branches or uneven terrain. If you are running and not fully paying attention to your surroundings, you could trip and fall. Safety is one is an important concern for AC Paintball. While we take precautions to keep you and your friend’s safe, we hope you will do the same.

    Get Your Head in the Game

    Outside circumstances can always affect your game. If you had an argument with someone or have been in another stressful situation before coming to AC Paintball, you may struggle to focus. By walking around the course you can clear your mind and get your mind set on the game ahead. Studies have also shown that walking around in nature can help you relax.  By walking around the field, you can push your outside trouble out of your mind and get your head in the game.

    August 23, 2016

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  • Warming Up for a Paintball Game at AC Paintball

    Paintball is one of the most active sports there is and whenever you plan on exercising, it is a good idea to warm up. Almost every athlete in any sport has some sort of warm up routine. A good routine gets your blood pumping and prepares your muscles for strenuous activity.

    At AC Paintball in southern New Jersey, most of our passes are for 3-4 hours. Even with long breaks, a day at AC Paintball will give you a full body workout. It is always a good idea to complete some light movements to prepare your muscles for working hard. A good routine can get your mind and body ready to play paintball. When you warm up properly, you will have an easier time moving around. You will play to your full potential and be more successful.

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    Eating & Drinking

    The night before a game, you will want to stock up on carbohydrates and add a small amount of protein. This will give you the energy to play long games of paintball. It’s better not to eat a lot, if anything, right before the game. Doing so may make you feel sluggish. If you do feel the need to eat something the before the game, try to do so at least three hours beforehand. Make sure it is light and doesn’t weigh you down. Some athletes like to drink protein shakes before a game.

    Also, be sure to hydrate and drink lots of fluids. Water helps regulate your body temperature and lubricates your joints. All of AC Paintball’s fields are outdoors and in New Jersey summers are hot. If you aren’t properly hydrated, you won’t be able to perform to the best of your ability. Dehydration can also cause cramps or make you feel dizzy.

    Start Light

    When warming up, you should start out light. Start with simple dynamic exercises, and then gradually increase your range of movement. Start by jogging for a lap or two around one of the AC Paintball’s courses. If you don’t want to run a lap, you can just find a large open area and jog back and forth. After that, start stretching your muscles and joints out a bit more. You can do some high knees, kickbacks, arm swings, lunges, and calf raises. Do each for about a quarter of a lap.

    Knee Highs – While stepping, bring up your knees up as high as you can.

    Butt Kicks – Make running motion while bringing you heal up to your glutes.

    Kickbacks – Get on your hands and knees with back flat. Extend one leg out behind you and hold for a few seconds.

    Arm Swings – Swing your arms in circles and alternate directions.

    Lunges – Step out far and lower your hips until both legs are at a 90-degree angle.

    Calf Raises – Standing normally, go up on your toes, and hold for a few seconds. Then return to normal standing position.

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    Get Your Blood Pumping

    Now it’s time for more vigorous activity. At this point, you can start sprinting. If you want to, you can alternate between sprinting and jogging. This way, you don’t wear yourself out before the game even begins. After that, you can do some more intense maneuvers such as squats, jumping jacks, side shuffles, grapevines, skips, and suicides.  Complete about 10 – 20 reps for each.

    Squats – Start with legs about shoulder length apart and make a sitting motion.

    Jumping Jacks – Jump while moving your legs in and out and arms up and down.

    Side Shuffles – Make choppy, lateral steps while moving sideways.

    Grapevines – Run sideways while moving your legs in a crisscross pattern.

    Skips – Jump while lifting knees high, moving forward.

    Suicides – Sprint back and forth increasing your distance each time. Each time you reach a specific distance, touch the ground.

    Stretches

    If you feel stiff or have been injured recently, you may want to add stretching to your warm up routine. Many argue that stretching hasn’t been proven to reduce injury or flexibility. Yet, static stretches can help in a variety of ways.  Stretching helps alleviate cramps, improve your muscle elasticity, and increase your range of motion. It can also make you feel more flexible with more control over your body. If you are nervous, it can also be therapeutic and help you calm down.  You can stretch both before and after your game at AC Paintball.

    August 15, 2016

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  • Organizing a Paintball Event

    Paintball is a great social game to play with friends and family. Getting everyone together last minute is nearly impossible, though. If you want to play paintball with specific people, you have to plan ahead of time. This way, everyone invited can mark the event on their calendars and make sure they don’t have other plans. Organizing an event involves a lot of planning. There are a lot of responsibilities to take care of before you can play. Let AC Paintball in southern New Jersey help. Follow these steps, and contact AC Paintball if you have any questions.

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    Pick a Location

    The first step after deciding to host a paintball event, it to decide where you should play. Think about where all of your guests live and try to choose a local place. If your party lives near southern New Jersey, AC Paintball is a convenient location. They also have a variety of outdoor fields to choose from. A convenient location will increase the likelihood of your guests being able to attend.

    Pick a Field

    When choosing an AC Paintball field, you will want to think about what field is best for the games you wish to play. Wooded fields work well for capture-the-flag games. Speedball fields are good for strategic games. You will also want to take your party size into account. If you have a large party, choose a large field like AC Paintball’s Blue Thunder Woods Field. If you have a small party, you may want to choose a smaller field such as the Hyperball Field.

    Invite Players

    The people you invite to your event can determine how much fun you have. Try to invite people you enjoy being around. Having a group that gets along well together will help make your event a success. It is also a good idea to use a spreadsheet to keep everybody organized. This will help you keep track of when people are available and whether they have paid yet.

    You may also want to think about creating teams at this point. Do you want to rearrange teams throughout the day or have a tournament with the same teams? If you really want to get into the team spirit, you can discuss team names, uniforms, etc.

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    Pick a Package

    After you know how many players are coming, you will want to look into the packages. AC Paintball has two main group packages, the Morning Party or the Afternoon Party. You should ask your guests if they have better availability before or after noon. If most are available before noon, you should go with the morning 9am – 12noon package. If more are available in the afternoon, the afternoon 12noon – 4pm package would work best. With AC Paintball’s group packages, one organizer or celebrant also plays for free.

    Make a Reservation

    Once you know when most of your party is available, you can pick a day and make a reservation. Be sure to check the weather in southern New Jersey before scheduling. If you pick a stormy day, you will likely end up rescheduling. Then you will have to check when everyone is available again.  If you need to cancel, be sure to give AC Paintball written notice 24 hours before your appointment. You can schedule a game here: https://acpaintball.com/schedule-paintball-game/.

    Prepare for the Event

    Finally, you can plan all the last minute details that will make for a fun event. You can gather extra props, plan refreshments, or create prizes.  Adding small details will help make your event memorable. If you want to be extra helpful, check in with your guests and make sure they have all the gear and supplies they need. You may help them remember to pack an item they almost forgot. After you make sure everyone is set, enjoy your hard work. Have fun playing with your friends at AC Paintball.

     

     

    August 10, 2016

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  • Convincing Your Friends to Play Paintball

    Paintball is a team sport. Without a team, you are just practicing hitting a target. There are two main ways to find a team: you can join an existing team or you can build your own. Joining an existing team can ensure that your teammates share your passion for paintball. However, joining teams of pros can seem intimidating when you are fairly new to the sport.

    Building your own team allows you to recruit people you already know and enjoy being around. The tricky part is convincing them to join you. Therefore, AC Paintball has created this guide to help you convince your friends and family to play paintball.

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    Bring Friends to AC Paintball

    When you are trying to get someone interested in something, you need to tend to their needs and concerns. You should make their paintball experience as convenient as possible. If you have extra equipment, let them borrow it. Give them tips so they know what they are doing. Choose a convenient location to play. If you live in Southern New Jersey, AC Paintball is a local, friendly, and safe place to play.

    Show Them Your Passion

    If they want to learn more before they decide, let them watch you play first. If they see you having fun, it will inspire them to have fun too. Playing paintball is exhilarating. It is a great sport for an adrenaline junkie. Hitting your target gives you a feeling of accomplishment. Hiding and sneaking keep you in suspense. Winning the game is an achievement. If you can get your friend to experience your passion, they will likely want to join you.

    Communicate the Benefits

    People often don’t do something unless there is something in it for them. Paintball has a variety of benefits. All you have to do is find a few that you think your friends would be interested in. Connect paintball to something they want, and you will drive them to play with you. Here are some benefits:

    • Health – The running gets your blood pumping and strengthens your heart.
    • Build Muscles – After a while, you will grow muscles. This can make you look good, feel good, and get injured less.
    • Stress Relief – Paintball is a safe way to get your aggressions out. The exercise releases tension and having fun with your friends promotes laughter.
    • Feeling of Belonging – Everyone wants to have a purpose and feel important. Being on a team can help you feel like you belong.
    • Improves Confidence – The more you play, the better you become. The better you become, the more confident you will be.
    • Being Outside – Nature is healing. If you enjoy being out in nature, playing at one of AC Paintball’s outdoor courses in southern New Jersey will make you happy.

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    Ask Them to Bring Their Friends

    If your friend had been feeling lonely, paintball can give them some social action. Paintball is a social game. You are constantly communicating with your team, strategizing together, and watching each other’s back. A team of friendly players can help feel supported. If you have a small group, ask your friends to invite their friends. This will help them have fun and give you more players for more fun.

    If you are already part of a team or group, recommend an outing at AC Paintball. If anyone has objections, you can use these tips to convince them. Discuss how paintball promotes teamwork, is a bonding experience, and relieves stress. After you play, you may find more coworkers or teammates that want to play with you.

    Ease Their Fears

    One of the biggest concerns people have about paintball is the pain. They worry about getting hurt. You will likely need to ease many of the fears they may have. To do so, you need to show them that they have some control. Book a private game at AC Paintball. This way you can set up and enforce specific rules that make the player feel better. You can also offer them a position that doesn’t get hit much. If they are still nervous, help them find good padding so that getting hit doesn’t hurt as much. Show them that getting hit does not hurt as bad as they think. Help them to push past their fears, and soon you may have a new paintball partner.

    August 1, 2016

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  • Tips to Reduce Pain When Playing Paintball

    One of the first things a player learns about playing paintball is that it hurts. While paintball is not dangerous as long as you follow the rules, getting hit with a paintball can sting quite a bit. The full body workout you get from various activities may also leave your body aching at the end of the day. Pain is not all bad, though. While it may be annoying, it is typically a sign that your body is getting stronger.

    AC Paintball in southern New Jersey provides a safe place to play paintball. We provide a referee for each game to ensure that each player follows the rules. If you are concerned about getting hurt, AC Paintball provides these tips for reducing the pain while playing paintball.

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    Wear Layers or Padding

    Wearing layers or padding can help cushion the impact of a paintball hitting you. If it is not too hot, you can wear layers of clothing to give yourself some padding. Layers are good because if you end up getting too hot, you can always take a layer off. If you need to take off too many layers you may want to bring along backup padding.

    Try to focus on covering the most sensitive areas first.  Some of these include your neck, thighs and, back of your knee. You can buy official padding or use other materials such as bubble wrap. Many players at AC Paintball also prefer to wear gloves as they help you grip the marker and protect your hands.

    Change How You Think About Pain

    Your brain can be a powerful tool in changing the way you think about pain. If you change the way you think about pain, you will begin to worry about it less. Rather than thinking about how getting hit hurts, think about how you are getting stronger and tougher. Think about overcoming the obstacles and coming out on top. Try repeating a mantra in your head, “No pain, no gain” or “What doesn’t kill me makes me stronger.”

    Another idea is to try meditating before you play. Try to focus and imagine the game before it happens. By having an idea of what to expect, you can be better prepared for the pain. When you are prepared, it may not seem as bad as when every hit is a surprise. Also, study how your body works. Typically, if you get your adrenaline going, you focus on other aspects and don’t notice the pain as much. Do something before the game to get you excited. You can listen to music or move around to get your blood flowing.

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    Take Ibuprofen

    While medicine may not take away the sting of getting hit with a paintball, it can relieve the aches from using different muscles. Ibuprofen prevents your body from producing prostaglandin. Prostaglandin triggers pain symptoms associated with inflammation, fever, etc. Taking Ibuprofen before playing at AC Paintball can lessen the aching after play. If you play often, be careful not to take too many. Follow the instructions on the bottle.

    Build Up Your Muscles

    Soft tissue bruises easily. When you have muscles, you can more easily adapt to environmental stresses. Strong muscles also reduce the chance of injury when making sudden movements. This can be helpful in paintball as it involves quick moves such as dashing, diving, and jumping. Building muscles will also help you improve your game and keep you healthier. If you are still new to paintball, getting hit may hurt for a while. However, the more you play, the more you will build up a tolerance and get used to it.

    July 26, 2016

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  • Paintball Equipment Guide for Each Position

    After choosing team positions, each person should prepare for their new roles. Each player should collect tools and accessories that help them complete their responsibilities. When all of your players are properly equipped, your team improves their chances of winning the game. AC Paintball in Williamstown, New Jersey enjoys giving you the best gaming experience possible. We have created this guide providing you with equipment tips for each position. Having good gear and tools can help you improve your game and make your experience more exciting.

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    Frontman/Pointman/Scout Unit

    The frontman should have a small and light-weight marker that can easily be carried while running. If you rent a gun from AC Paintball, the Valken V-Tac SW-1 is the lightest and shortest offered. A frontman typically does the least amount of shooting. They may only need enough ammo and air to defend themselves.

    Good running shoes and clothing that is easy to move in should be the main focus for a frontman. They will be sprinting ahead into the battle zone and need to be able to move well. A walkie talkie can also be helpful for communicating with the back end. The two positions can discuss strategy and warn each other of danger.

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    The infantry should have markers that can shoot paint at mid-long range. This will help them knock out the enemy and defend their frontman. They should prepare for a lot of shooting with a large supply of paint. If you plan on playing many games or for a long time, you may want to consider purchasing a case of 2000 paintballs from AC Paintball. A large air tank can also ensure that you have power for shooting throughout the game. When planning a uniform, camouflage can be a helpful tool. Staying hidden can help you take out your opponent before they spot you.

    Mid Player/Floater/Roamer

    A floater needs to do the most planning as they may end up filling in for other positions. A well-rounded marker would be the best option for a mid-player. Their marker choice should be light enough to carry, but they do not want to sacrifice range and accuracy. Either marker offered by AC Paintball would make a decent choice.

    A mid-player will need a medium-large supply of paintballs depending on what player they may replace. You will also want a medium-large supply of air. To make movement easier, some players like to use paintball guns with remote lines. They carry their air tank on their back to free. Like the frontman, a roamer may end up doing a lot of running. With this in mind, choosing good running shoes and clothing is a must.

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    Backman/Rear

    Backmen do the most shooting and thus need an accurate gun that can handle a lot of fast shooting. If you plan on renting from AC Paintball, the Valken V-Tac SW-1 has less of a recoil. This can help when firing many shots.  They will also need the largest load of paintballs and a backup air tank.

    To carry many rounds worth of supplies, you will definitely want to bring a harness or backpack. If your team brings limited walkie talkies, the backman should definitely receive one. They will likely have the best view of the field and can warn the players ahead of them. Captains often end up at the rear and should have a good way of communicating with the rest of their team.

    Sniper Unit

    The most important aspect for a sniper to think about when selecting a gun that is accurate. They should select a long range gun with a longer than average barrel. Optics or a scope can help in finding and targeting your opponent. Binoculars work as a good alternative. The sniper does not move as much as the other players and thus can afford to carry more supplies. It is a good idea to wear camouflaged clothing that does not make a lot of noise while moving. This will allow you to be stealthy when trying to target and unsuspecting player.

    July 18, 2016

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  • Choosing Roles for Your Paintball Team

    One of the first steps you should take when planning your game at AC Paintball in southern New Jersey is to choose positions. Based on personality and skills, different players may be better suited for different positions. Therefore, AC Paintball has created this guide to help you and your teammates select your positions.

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    Frontman/Pointman/Scout Unit

    Frontmen start at the head of the line and typically see the most action. Their main goal is usually to complete the team’s objective. They also find and warn the following players of traps, and create a trail for the rest of the team to follow. At the beginning of the game, they set out to evaluate the other team’s plans and figure out the best strategy to win. A pointman should be aware that they will likely be the first to encounter traps and ambushes.

    Frontman Qualities:

    • Good Leader
    • Fast
    • Takes Chances
    • Likes Danger
    • Quiet

     

    Infantry

    The infantry is a large line of players that follow the frontmen. Their main goal is to annihilate the enemy. They get to shoot the most, create ambushes and set traps. If the frontmen are eliminated, the infantry also takes their place. The majority of your team should make up the infantry. If you have a large infantry, you can eliminate a large portion of the enemy making it easier for the rest of your team. The infantry is the driving force of the battle.

    Infantry Qualities:

    • Good team player
    • Ambitious
    • Precise shooters
    • Stealthy
    • Intimidating

     

    Mid Player/Floater/Roamer

    The mid player takes care of the field between the frontmen and the backman. Floaters can have many different responsibilities. It all depends on the type of game and what happens during it. Their main duty is to communicate information between the frontmen and the rest of the team. As the game goes on, mid players also take the places of players who have been eliminated. This is a good position for players who are good at many skills. When you have many different skills, you can fill in for almost any player that may need to be replaced. A roamer should prepare for a lot of running, crouching, diving, etc.

    Mid Player Qualities:

    • Good Communicator
    • Has good endurance
    • Smart
    • Adaptive
    • Flexible 

     

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    Backman/Rear

    The backman follows up the rest of their team and is mainly responsible for the cover fire. If you are playing a territorial game, it is the rear’s responsibility to protect the flag or area. In any game, the rear protects the forward and mid players when they need to retreat. To keep the opposing team from moving in, the backman should expect to use a lot of paint. A backman is also responsible for informing their team of the opponent’s status. When selecting the backman for your team, you can choose one or multiple players. It all depends on the type of strategy you wish to use.

    Backman Qualities:

    • Can shoot from various ranges
    • Like shooting a lot.
    • Protective
    • Watchful
    • Aware

     

    Sniper Unit

    If you have a small team, the backman can also be the sniper, but if you have a larger team, you can designate a sniper. Rather than just shooting anyone, the sniper focuses more on eliminating key players. It is important for the sniper to have the best view of the entire field. Therefore, a sniper should find the most advantageous place for shooting. They may want to stay back on the field or find and elevated area to observe the entire field. A sniper does not move as much as the other players and can carry more paintballs to take out their targets.

    Sniper Qualities:

    • Can shoot from various ranges
    • Precise
    • Watchful
    • Thoughtful
    • Strategic

     

    Once you decide on your team’s positions, you are ready to book a game at AC Paintball. Located in southern New Jersey, AC paintball offers five different fields for your friends and family to play on. Whether you are a beginner or a pro, AC Paintball is an enjoyable place to have fun with your friends and family. If you would like to book a game, follow this link: https://acpaintball.com/paintball-fields/.

    July 12, 2016

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  • Preventing Friendly Fire

    Friendly fire is a mistake in paintball when one player hits his own teammate. Sometimes a player gets too excited and pulls the trigger too early. Other times a player may just be at the wrong place at the wrong time. Friendly fire can happen to any team, but there are precautions you can take to help avoid this type of accident. That is why AC Paintball in southern New Jersey has created this list of tips for you and your team.

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    Communicate

    When playing at AC Paintball, good communication can be the difference between winning and losing. When everyone knows what each other’s intentions, it is easier to avoid collisions and mistakes. You should let your teammates know where you are, what direction you are shooting, and if you are deviating from your plans. This way, your teammates can adjust their plans to yours.

    One reason teams typically avoid a lot of communication is because they don’t want to give away their position to the enemy. There are tricks to avoid having to yell across the field, though. One way is to plan everything before the game begins. If you plan positions beforehand, it decreases the need for yelling across the field. You may also want to consider using walking talkies.

    Stick to the Plan

    If your team plans positions beforehand, you should stick to that plan throughout the entire game. When everyone knows what to expect from each other, your team will be more successful. There are times, however, where you may need to change your position or strategy. If you do so, be sure to let the rest of your team know.

    Unexpected moves can cause accidents. When your team is already running low on remaining players, it could cost them the game. If your team is ahead, it could also become a turning point that takes your team out of the lead. Either way, sticking to the plan, can prevent detrimental accidents and help your team win the game.

    Clearly Differentiate the Teams

    Another good way to prevent friendly fire is to clearly differentiate between the teams. Before you meet at AC Paintball, tell all your teammates to wear the same color. If you wish to change teams throughout the day, bring swappable bandanas to tie to your uniform. Throughout the game, always be sure that your team marking is visible. If your team cannot tell that you are part of their team, they may end up hitting you by accident.

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    Stay Focused

    Distractions are everywhere when you play at AC paintball. When people are running around the fields and making a lot of loud noises, it can be easy to lose focus.  You may want to shoot at anything that moves.  To prevent hitting your own teammates, however, you need to pay attention and watch who you are aiming at. Here are some tips to stay focused.

    • Make sure you get good sleep the night before the game.
    • Clear your mind or meditate before the game.
    • Keep a song or mantra in your head.
    • Concentrate on looking for team markings.
    • Continually scan the field and know where the players are.

    The more you practice, the more you will improve. When your focus improves, your game and confidence will improve as well.

    Keep Your Fingers Off of the Trigger

    If you worry about getting too trigger happy, you may want to try keeping your fingers off the trigger. It may take a little more time to shoot, but it will give you a split second longer to think about who your gun is aimed at. It could mean the difference between shooting a friend or an enemy.

    AC Paintball in southern New Jersey is happy to provide paintball advice and tips to all players. We also invite you and your friends to practice on one of our exciting courses.  If you would like to book a game, please follow this link: https://acpaintball.com/schedule-paintball-game/.

    July 5, 2016

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