• Best Strategies For Protect the President or VIP

    If you are tired of playing basic speedball or woodsball at AC Paintball in southern New Jersey, one alternative game you should try is Protect the President. This paintball game is also referred to as VIP to some. This is a great game to play if you have a person of honor such as a birthday boy, bride, or boss. Check out the explanation and tips below to learn more.

    How To Play

    In this game, a president is chosen. Players on the president’s team have to protect him or her while the other team, referred to as “terrorists,” try to hit the president. The president’s team is often smaller than the “terrorists” team to make the game challenging.

    If the president’s team can keep the VIP safe for five minutes, then they win. On the other hand, if the “terrorists” are able to hit the president within the allotted time, then they win. Elimination works the same way as in normal paintball. However, you can change up any rules as you please.

    Tips For President’s Team

    If you are on the president’s team, you are in for a challenge. Be sure to take heed of these tips!

    Make Sure You Have Plenty of Ammo

    Before you even begin your AC Paintball game near Atlantic City, you want to make sure you are prepared. You are sure to use a lot of ammo trying to protect the VIP. Be sure to stock up. You may also want to consider becoming an AC Paintball club member to get a discount on paintballs.

    Pay Close Attention To the President

    In any paintball game, one of the most important aspects is that you pay attention. Losing focus can mean the difference between winning and losing. In a Protect the President game, it is crucial that you stay on guard and protect the VIP from your opponents. Otherwise, your team can quickly lose the game.

    Keep Moving

    If you stay in one spot too long, your opponents can surround you and quickly eliminate your teammates or even the president. This is why it is important to keep moving. Use the bunkers wisely, and keep your opponents chasing you. This is one of the best ways to ensure survival.

    Know When to Use Rapid Shooting

    Paintball isn’t just a physical game; it is largely a mental game as well. There are many important decisions you have to make. One of these is when to shoot. In an AC Paintball Protect the President game, it is important to know when to shoot rapidly and when to take your time. For instance, if you are under an ambush, shooting rapidly is your best defense. If you only have one person shooting at you, however, you will want to take more time to aim to ensure you hit your target.

    Tips for “Terrorists”

    Being on the “terrorists” team is extremely fun, and slightly easier than being on the president’s team. However, this doesn’t mean you can slack off. You still have to pay close attention to the game.

    Have A Plan

    The first step to being successful is to have a good plan. Make sure the rest of your team is in on the plan as well. If everyone is scrambling to do what they think is right, it can get messy quickly. On the other hand, if everyone knows where they are supposed to go and what they are supposed to do, you greatly improve your chances of winning your VIP AC Paintball game.

    Try to Ambush the President

    One good strategy to try is to form an ambush. Organize your team in a way that you can corner the President’s team. If you manage to do so, you can easily win your AC Paintball Protect the President game.

    Always Watch for Openings

    Just like the President’s team has to watch out for your team, your team needs to watch out for openings. You never know when a chance will open up for you to target the President. If and when this happens, you will want to take advantage of it.

    Take Chances

    You will also need to take a chance every not and then. The VIP team will be on alert most of the time. If you play it safe too often, you will likely get nowhere. Like Wayne Gretzky said, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”

    Schedule a Protect the President Game at AC Paintball Now!

    Ready to schedule a Protect the President game? You can do so on AC Paintball’s website here: https://acpaintball.com/schedule-paintball-game/. You can also call us at 609-561-3883. Good luck!

    March 18, 2019

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  • 5 Things Paintball Pros Don’t Do

    In many sports, there are some obvious differences between beginners and pros. You can often tell how experienced a player is based on things they do as well as things they don’t do. Every player has good habits and bad habits. However, the pros have more good habits than bad habits. That is what makes them pros. They have had plenty of experience so they know what works and what doesn’t.

    In the last AC Paintball blog, we discussed five things that paintball pros do. Check it out here: https://acpaintball.com/2019/02/18/5-things-paintball-pros-do/. In this blog, we will cover the opposite. Below you will find five bad habits you should avoid if you want to play like the paintball pros the next time you visit AC Paintball near Atlantic City, New Jersey.  

    Stay In One Spot for Too Long

    One thing the pros know is that if you stay in one spot for too long, there is a greater chance that you will get ambushed. They know that it is important to stay moving to stay in the game. If you are playing on one of AC Paintball’s speedball courses, you will want to hop from bunker to bunker. Bunkers are always laid out with a strategy in mind. If you are playing on a woodsball course, try to stay on the edges rather than traveling straight through the middle.

    Take a walk around to observe the field before the game. This will help you greatly if you are not familiar with the field. You can create a plan so you know what you want to do as soon as the AC Paintball game starts. In many cases, the faster you are able to take action, the better your outcome will be.

    Shoot Rapidly

    You may think that rapid fire makes you look cool and may seem like fun, but this is typically not the best strategy. The only time it may be helpful to use the spray and pray method is if you are caught in an ambush. Otherwise, shooting rapidly only decreases your accuracy gives away your position and wastes paintballs. You will likely find that taking a few extra seconds to aim, will be much more helpful than firing all over the place.

    Run Out of Paintballs

    When you get wrapped up in an exciting AC Paintball game, it can be easy to forget to keep a check on how much ammo you have left. If you run out of ammo, it is game over. You will have nothing to defend yourself with. A game of paintball will quickly become a game of cat an mouse. Before each AC Paintball game, be sure you have plenty of ammo to last you the entire game. In most cases, it is safer to overcompensate. If you have too many, you can always split the price and the ammo with a friend or save them for your next AC Paintball game.

    Let Their Nerves Get the Best of Them

    One thing that can set professionals apart from amateurs in any sport is how well they can compose themselves. If the game is close and you lose focus, you will likely make silly mistakes. However, if you remember that the game isn’t over till it’s over and that anything is possible, you can make an awesome comeback that people will talk about for days. Confidence is one of the biggest factors when it comes to playing well or playing poorly. Don’t let your nerves get the best of you.

    Stop Improving

    Finally, a professional knows that they are never done practicing. There is always something for you to improve on and there will always be another goal for you to strive for. You can become faster, more accurate, improve your endurance, improve your decision-making skills, etc. This is yet another factor that makes a pro stand out. Just when you think they have reached their peak, they get even better.

    The best way to keep improving, it to keep practicing. AC Paintball in southern New Jersey is the perfect place to do so. Schedule your next AC Paintball game now! You can do so on our website here: https://acpaintball.com/schedule-paintball-game/. You can also call us at 609-561-3883.

    March 4, 2019

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  • Steps for Setting Your Paintball Goals and Achieving Them

    “If you set goals and go after them with all the determination you can muster, your gifts will take you places that will amaze you.” -Les Brown

    Whether you have been playing paintball at AC Paintball for a while, or you are just starting out, you can always find ways to improve yourself. Maybe you want to work on your aim, or maybe you want to work on making smarter choices. Either way, regularly reflecting on your skills and analyzing areas that need improvement can help make you a better paintball player in the long run. Once you know what you want to work on, then you can start working on improving them with these helpful steps from AC Paintball in southern New Jersey.

    Set a Goal

    The first step to getting better is to set a measurable goal. Having a measurable goal will give you something to focus on and help you determine whether or not you are improving as much as you want to. It also helps to make multiple easily-reachable goals rather than one large goal. If you just have one large goal, it can seem overwhelming. It can make you want to give up more often because you are so far from your goal. On the other hand, if you have many small progressing goals, achieving each one will motivate you to reach for your next goal.

    Many times when people want to improve on a skill, they forget to make a goal. Then they end up practicing without knowing where they are going. This can lead to losing focus and eventually giving up on improving your skills. When you have a goal, you can continually determine if you are progressing as quickly as you want. Then, if you aren’t meeting your goal, you can make changes to your technique and practicing so you can start reaching your goals.

    Formulate a Plan

    The next step is to figure out how you can reach your goal. Create a detailed plan about what tasks you are going to complete or practice so your skills can improve. Write your plan down your plan somewhere easily accessible so you know exactly what you have to do. Make sure your plan is specific. You don’t want to show up to the gym or AC Paintball and not know where to begin.

    Here are some questions you can ask yourself to help create a plan.

    • What drills will improve the skills I want to improve?
    • Do I need any special tools to perform these drills?
    • Do I need to go somewhere specific, like AC Paintball, to perform these drills?
    • Do I need help from someone or do I need to hire a trainer?
    • How often will I need to practice these drills to achieve the results I want.
    • What methods do the professionals use?
    • Are there any ideas or tips on the internet that you could study?
    • What can I change if this plan doesn’t achieve the results I want?
    • How can I stay motivated?

     

    Practice

    Finally, it is time to put your plan into action. Get out there and start improving yourself. You might be a bit overwhelmed or hesitant to start, but you just have to push yourself to take that first step. Once you get going, you will likely get in the zone and want to keep going. 

    The more you practice, the better you will become. If you build up your muscles, you will increase your endurance and other abilities. If you work on strengthening your mind, you will improve your decision-making skills and paintball intelligence. After a while, you will see yourself start to be more successful in your AC Paintball games. You will see yourself reach your goals, and then you can continue to make new ones.

    Continue to Look For Ways to Improve

    No matter how good of an AC Paintball player you are, there will always be some way for you to improve. You can always become stronger, faster, more accurate, and more valuable to your team.

    Just don’t push yourself too hard and remember to track your progress so you can look back and see how far you have come. Instead of always getting caught up in your next goal, take some time to reflect all you have accomplished. You can even reward yourself with a fun outing or a new paintball marker. The important thing is that you have fun and stay inspired. If you are not enjoying what you’re doing, then why are you doing it?

    February 3, 2019

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  • Paintball Markers for Beginners

    Beginning anything new is exciting, however, it can also be overwhelming. You have a lot of knowledge to gain, skills to master, and muscles to train. This is especially true for paintball. When starting to play paintball at AC Paintball, one of the first decisions you have to make is which marker you want to use.

    AC Paintball Options

    With dozens to hundreds of options, this task can seem difficult. Luckily, AC Paintball in southern New Jersey has made it easy for you by only offering two options. This includes the Tippmann Custom 98 and the Valken V-Tac SW-1. Both of these paintball guns are great options for beginners. They are reliable and can do what you need them to do without being too complex.

    What to Consider When Buying Your Own Gun

    If you prefer to buy your own paintball gun to play at AC Paintball near Atlantic City, New Jersey here are some important aspects to think about.

    How Often You Will Play

    Even if you are new to paintball, you probably have some idea about how often you intend on playing. If your friend who plays often asked you to join their team, you will likely play often. In this case, you will likely want to invest in a higher-end paintball marker. This way you can keep up with other experienced players that you may be facing.

    On the other hand, if you only plan on playing a couple times, you may want to settle for a marker that is just good enough for you to keep up with everyone else. A fairly simple marker can also allow you to focus primarily on your AC Paintball game rather than worrying about how to use your gun.

    Your Budget

    When making any sort of purchase, it is always a good idea to set a budget. Doing so can help you stay focused on your goal. It can be fairly easy to get caught up in fancy paintball guns and end up spending more than you wanted. If you have a budget in mind, you can narrow your options and make the paintball gun buying process simpler.

    Types

    There are three different types of paintball guns. These include pump, mechanically operated, and electro-pneumatic. Pumps require manual operation and have a slower firing rate.  Mechanically operated guns are the most common as they are simple to use and fairly effective. Electro-pneumatic markers are the most effective but are more tricky to operate. For the most part, you will likely want to use the same type that your teammates and opponents are using to keep your AC Paintball game fair and even.

    Your Paintball Interests

    As a beginner, you will likely want to try out different roles and games to figure out what you like. However, you may also already have an idea what role you want to play and what games you prefer. If this is your case, you should get a gun that can help you excel at what you need to do. For example, if you want to be a sniper, you should get a marker that can shoot far accurately. If you like playing in the woods, consider a camouflaged gun. By choosing a marker that complements your role, you can be more successful during your AC Paintball game.

    AC Paintball Regulations

    If you are going to buy your own paintball marker, you want to ensure that you are going to be able to use it during your AC Paintball game. At AC Paintball our marker limit is 280fps. The maker also cannot be fully automatic.

    Reputation

    Finally, you will want to consider the marker’s reputation. Do some research and find out what markers experienced paintball player recommend. If many players like a certain gun, there is a good chance that you would like it a lot too.

    Safety Tips

    One of the most important aspects to know when playing paintball is how to play safely. It is important to follow the rules to ensure that no one gets hurt. Here are some brief tips.

    • Never point your marker at someone’s face who doesn’t have a mask on.
    • Never point your gun at anyone that is not part of the game.
    • If it is raining, keep your gun dry.
    • Test your maker before your AC Paintball game to make sure it is working.
    • If you have your own gun, make sure it is clean and properly maintained.
    • If you have any questions or concerns about your marker, ask them before the game.

    Before your AC Paintball game, you will watch a safety video with more information. Be sure to follow the rule and have a fun time.

    Tips for Playing

    Finally, once you have chosen your marker and learned how to use it safely, it is time to use it effectively. Here are some tips on how to do so.

    • Test your marker before your game. Learn how it shoots so you can adjust your aim during your game.
    • Take your time to aim. While it can be fun to fire rapidly at random, taking an extra second or two to aim more accurately will be more effective.
    • Work on building up your arm muscles so your arms don’t get tired and affect your game.
    • Keep your gun as dry as possible when it’s raining to keep a good grip.
    • Make sure you have enough paintballs before the game begins.
    • Continue to learn and adapt to your marker.

    Being a beginner can be intimidating, but once you learn the basics you are sure to have a great time playing at AC Paintball in southern New Jersey.

    January 7, 2019

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  • Reasons To Choose a Scenario Game

    When playing paintball, there are three main types of games you can play. Speedball is the most traditional and the type played in tournaments. Woodsball is played in the woods and can involve different rules and objectives. The last game type is scenario paintball. This game type typically based on a historical event, movie, book, or video game and follows a storyline.

    There are many reasons to choose to play a scenario game when you visit AC Paintball near Atlantic City, New Jersey. Below are just a few. If you would like to book a game at AC Paintball so you and your group can play a scenario game, you can do so here: https://acpaintball.com/schedule-paintball-game/. Alternatively, you can also call 609-561-3883.

    You Enjoy Planning

    Some people are just planners. They enjoy planning for events, parties, schedules and more. Scenario games are a great paintball game type for someone who likes hosting and planning events. There are many details that go into an AC Paintball scenario game. You can create costumes and props, write storylines, formulate objectives. The possibilities are endless!

    AC Paintball also has multiple playing fields for you to choose from so you can set the right mood for your paintball group. If you want a fast game, you can choose the Hyperball Field. If you have a large group or need a lot of room, the Blue Thunder Woods Field can accommodate you.

    Getting Creative

    Within the planning, you can really have a chance to express your creativity. As mentioned before, you can create costumes, props, stories and more. Planning an AC Paintball scenario game is kind of like producing a play. By choosing and creating the right costumes and props you can really make the story come to life and create a memorable experience.

    Objective Driven Game

    Some AC paintball games can get very competitive. You have various personalities, skill levels, and ages all coming together. If you want to lower the level of intense competition, playing a scenario game can help you do so.

    In an AC Paintball speedball game, the players who have more experience and athleticism typically win the game. In a scenario game, however, these variables become less of a factor. Rather than playing as themselves and taking everything personally, they play as a character and know that the events are happening to the character rather than themselves. There is less pressure to be the best player.

    Longer AC Paintball Game

    AC Paintball games can be short if you play speedball. If you prefer a longer game, a scenario game may be best for you. Depending on the storyline and what events need to happen, your game could last for hours.

    If you do choose to play a long scenario game at AC Paintball in southern New Jersey, be sure you are properly prepared. Bring plenty of water. Some players bring multiple bottles. You will also want to make sure you are fully stocked up on ammunition. If you join AC Paintball’s club you can save on paintballs. It is definitely worth it if you play here often.

    Make Your Game Stand Out

    Most players who visit AC Paintball typically go for a speedball game or a woodsball game. If you play paintball a lot, these are probably the games you play. However, if you chose a scenario game you can stand out a bit more.

    In a normal game you may only really remember something if it was funny, clever, or out of the ordinary. A scenario game is itself out-of-the-ordinary and memorable. People will remember the uniforms, props, and story. They will likely go home and tell all their friends and family members about it. Overall, an AC Paintball scenario game is a great way to stand out and make memories with your friends, family, or teammates.

    December 27, 2018

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  • 9 Tips for Playing a Runner

    Being a runner is an important job in any AC Paintball game. You are basically in charge of leading your team into your opponents’ territory. If you are playing a game like capture-the-flag or center-flag-push, you also have to sneak into a heavily guarded territory. With this in mind, there are many factors to think about and many aspects to pay attention to. To help you do so, AC Paintball near Atlantic City, New Jersey has compiled this list of tips and tricks.

    Plan Ahead

    With a bit of planning, playing a runner can be very rewarding. It is a position that gets a lot of attention as you will likely be the one capturing the flag, or starting the action on your opponents’ territory.

    Planning to play this position starts before you even leave your home. Choosing the right clothing can greatly benefit you during your AC Paintball game. By wearing camouflage or dark clothing, you can help blend in with your surroundings so your opponent can’t spot you as easily. You will also want to make sure your outfit is not noisy. Wearing sneakers that are light can also help you run more easily.

    Then, once you make it to AC Paintball, you will also want to pay close attention when your team forms their strategy. Know where you are supposed to go and what your team expects you to do. When you and everyone else is on the same page, you will have a much better chance of winning your AC Paintball game.

    Work On Speed and  Endurance

    The keys to being a successful runner are speed and endurance. If you know you want to play a runner for your upcoming AC Paintball game, practice running, and agility. The better you get, the bigger asset you will be to your team. It is also a good idea to practice running on uneven terrain. This will help teach you to watch where you step while still running as fast as you can.

    Avoid Paths and the Center of The Field

    Without planning you may subconsciously want to run along the paths. The terrain is likely more even there and you are used to following paths every day. However, your opponents will likely be expecting you to do so and may wait along the paths for you to come by. Then you are an easy target as you are out in the open.

    Instead, try going along the outside of the field or where there is more coverage. Just don’t use the same path every single AC Paintball game. If your opponents catch on, you will likely get eliminated quickly.

    Keep Moving

    Your position is called the runner. Therefore, it only makes sense that you should keep moving. This is a good tip for almost any position. If you stay in one place for too long, your opponents can surround you an eliminate you. As a runner, you should be on the move a majority of the time.

    Stay Aware

    If you are a runner, you will likely be a big target for your opponents. During a capture-the-flag game, you will be the player with the most power to win the AC Paintball game for your team. With this in mind, you have to be very aware. Before you make a big move, make sure you are in the clear. Listen for rustling and scan the field close to the ground. Knowing when it is safe to move and when it is not is critical to playing a runner.

    Avoid Attracting Attention

    Along with staying aware, you will also want to try and stay out of your opponents’ awareness. Doing so will allow you to go to where you want to go and do what you need to do. Some tips to help you accomplish this include, taking routes with few opponents, staying low to the ground, wearing camouflage, and only firing your paintball gun when you absolutely have to.

    Bring Back Up

    It is difficult to accomplish everything a runner needs to do alone. Therefore, you should bring backup. Have some teammates follow you somewhat nearby. This way they can get to you quickly and help if you get ambushed. Just don’t have them travel too close to you as you won’t be able to stealth as easily.

    It is also a good idea to have a plan for one of these backups to take your place if you get eliminated. This way your team can easily regroup and continue your AC Paintball game without having to formulate a new plan.

    Make Good Choices

    Choices are important during an AC Paintball game. The choices you make can determine whether you stay in the game or not. They can determine if you accomplish your goals, or even if your team wins the game.

    As a runner, you should be bold, yet careful at the same time. If you are too careful, you will run out of time as your opponents will eliminate your teammates or capture the flag before you. On the other hand, if you are too bold, you could expose yourself and get eliminated too quickly.

    Celebrate

    Finally, once you have used these tips and won your AC Paintball game, don’t forget to celebrate with your team. Winning a paintball game is no small accomplishment and you should take the time to recognize your hard work. Celebrating is also a great way to bond with your team.

    December 10, 2018

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  • Tips to Help You Pull Yourself Out of a Paintball Funk

    Funks happen to pretty much every paintball player eventually. You struggle to hit your targets, you can’t think clearly, you don’t have the same amount of energy, and you keep making silly mistakes. Funks can occur for a variety of reasons. You may not have gotten enough sleep the night before, you could be distracted by some outside source, or you may just lack confidence.

    Funks can be difficult to get out of. Mistakes just pile up and things begin to look hopeless. It’s important to remember that everyone has their bad days, though. Also, no matter how bad of a funk you may be in, you can always pull yourself out of it one way or another. To help you do so, AC Paintball near Atlantic City, New Jersey has compiled this list of tips and tricks.

    Learn From Your Mistakes

    Funks begin when you let your mistakes pile up and weigh on your mind. It is perfectly fine to make mistakes. Making mistakes is how you learn. However, you also need to learn from these mistakes if you want to improve as a paintball player. For instance, if you keep getting eliminated when you poke your head out from a bunker to look where you are shooting, then you need to find a different position and strategy for shooting. As long as you continue to learn from your mistakes, you have no reason to worry.

    Change Your Focus

    Sometimes funks occur because you focus on the wrong ideas. Maybe something upset you before you arrived at AC Paintball, or maybe a certain player is bothering you. When you are at AC Paintball, your primary focus should be on having fun and respecting other paintball players. After that, your goal may be to win the game. This is a fairly vague goal that you likely can’t accomplish on your own. If you get eliminated early on, you may feel like you failed and put yourself in a funk for your next game. Instead, you should try to redefine success.

    If you were able to help your team in any way before you were eliminated, you were still successful. Maybe you took out a player or two, or maybe you contributed a good idea to your team’s strategy. Even if you get eliminated early, you can still cheer on your team and keep them motivated. Even just a small positive gesture can help you be successful in helping your team win the AC Paintball game.

    Look at the Game Objectively

    It is fairly easy to get caught up in the details of any goal. If you are a perfectionist, even the smallest mistake can drive you crazy. When this happens, a good strategy is to try and look at things objectively. While single small mistake can affect the outcome of an AC Paintball game, it doesn’t mean that your mistake necessarily cost your team the game.

    There are a lot of different factors that affect the outcome of a game. If more factors are in favor of your team, you will likely win. However, if more factors are in your opponents’ favor, you may lose. Either way, it is important to not solely blame yourself for a loss. Look at the game objectively. There were likely many other factors out of your control that also contributed to the outcome of the game. Looking at the bigger picture can help you move on and keep you out of a funk for your next AC Paintball game.

    Talk To A Friend

    Sometimes you just need a good support system to pull you out of a funk. If you realize you are in a funk, try talking to a friend, family member, or even an AC Paintball staff member. A few kind words or a bit of advice may be all you need to get back on track. When you hang onto negative thoughts and keep replaying them in your mind, your thoughts can weigh you down and cause you to make more mistakes. By talking to someone, you can get your negative thoughts out so you can move on and focus on the positive.

    Try a Different Strategy

    If the strategy you are using doesn’t seem to be working the way you want it to, maybe it is time to change your strategy. Maybe you wait to try to get close to your targets to ensure you get your shot, but you end up getting eliminated instead. Maybe try shooting from more of a distance or improving your stealth in some way. Think about what your strengths are figure out how you can use those strengths to gain an advantage and be more successful.

    Take a Short Break

    If all else fails, you may just need to step away from the situations that are stressing you out and take some time to cool off. You can try some breathing exercises or just eat a healthy snack. AC Paintball games can move fast. When so much happens so quickly, it can get frustrating. Taking a break allows you to slow down. When you take a minute or two to slow down, you can organize your thoughts and form a new and improved plan of attack.

    December 3, 2018

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  • 7 Tips for Stalking and Sneaking Up On Your Paintball Opponents

    During an AC Paintball game, everyone is on edge. They are trying to be aware of their surroundings and hit you before you hit them. With this in mind, the ability to be stealthy is a very helpful skill. You want to be able to sneak up on your opponents and hit them with a paintball before they even get a chance to react.

    To help you accomplish this AC Paintball near Atlantic City, New Jersey has some tips for tracking, stalking, and sneaking up on your opponents.

    Wear the Right Clothing

    The clothing you wear can either help you blend in with your surroundings or it can make you stand out like a sore thumb. By planning ahead before you leave your house, you can improve your ability to be stealthy. Wear something camouflage or dark colored to help you hide in AC Paintball’s wooded fields. Avoid bright colored clothing.

    Also, make sure that the material your outfit is made of doesn’t make too much noise when you move. It also helps to have tighter fitting clothing to avoid getting your clothing get caught on a tree branch.

    Being Quiet is Key

    The most important part of being stealthy is being quiet. If you make noise, your target is going to notice that you are there and likely start firing at you. There are many aspects that can make you noisy. As mentioned above, it’s important to have quiet clothing. You should also avoid talking if you can. Instead, you can use body language an hand signals to communicate with your team.

    The most difficult struggle will likely be dead leaves, branches and other foliage around you, especially if you play on one of AC Paintball’s wooded fields. Be sure to watch where you are going and where you step.

    Stay Where You Are Well Covered

    The better you are covered, the less likely you are to be seen. If possible, choose to hide behind thicker foliage or behind bigger bunkers if you are playing on one of AC Paintball’s speedball fields. If you need to poke out from behind a bunker to shoot, do so quickly and figure out which position keeps the majority of your body covered.

    Don’t Stay In the Same Place for Too Long

    Whether you are trying to avoid getting hit or trying to eliminate your important it’s always important to stay on the move. Your target will likely be moving, so you should try to move with them, as long as you can do so safely. Stay at a distance that is close enough for you to shoot accurately, but far enough away that your target doesn’t get suspicious.

    Move Slowly

    Moving slowly can help you be quiet and help you remain unseen. Rather than putting all of your foot down at one time, try to roll your foot along the ground. Make your movements flow with ease while you move into a new position. Only use more sudden movements when shooting or when you need to escape from someone shooting at you.

    Try to Predict What They Will Do

    If you can get into your opponents head, you can gain a helpful advantage. Think about where you would go and what you would do if you were in their situation. Then figure out a plan that allows you to sneak up on them. If you are a couple games into your day at AC Paintball, you may even start to notice certain players’ habits that you can use to your advantage.

    Be Patient, Take Your Time to Aim, and Shoot At the Right Time

    Stealth finds the perfect balance between being patient and being quick and spontaneous at the right time. If you can find this balance, you will become a more valuable paintball player. A good time to shoot is when your target isn’t looking in your direction or seems distracted by something else. If you choose the right time, you will successfully eliminate your opponent and be one step closer to winning your AC Paintball game in southern New Jersey.

    November 12, 2018

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  • Being Successful in Paintball: Finding and Keeping Your Confidence

    What is the key to success when playing a game at AC Paintball near Atlantic City, New Jersey? You can argue and debate which factors have the biggest impact on the outcome of a paintball game for hours. However,  one factor that almost every player can agree to greatly affects your AC Paintball game is your level of confidence.

    Every player has had both good days and bad days. Some days you can hit your opponents in one or two shots every time, and other days it seems like you couldn’t hit someone standing 10 feet in front of you. The difference between these two situations highly depends on your mindset. Are you focused and do you believe you can win the game? Or are you overthinking every mistake and giving up on your paintball goals? To help you find and keep your confidence, AC Paintball has compiled this brief list of tips and advice.

    Believe In Yourself

    When it comes to any goal you have in life or in paintball, the first step you have to take in achieving that goal is to believe that you can. If you don’t believe you can achieve your goals, you likely won’t. If you don’t believe in yourself, you will only hold yourself back. 

    Where would we be today if the great minds of the past didn’t believe they could do the amazing things they set out to accomplish? Where will we be in the future if we don’t believe in ourselves now? If you want to be a great paintball player or great in any other way, you first have to believe that you can.

    Don’t Let Criticism Hold You Down

    When you believe in yourself, you will teach others to believe in you too. However, not everyone you come across will feel the same. You may eventually run into someone who doesn’t believe in you. They may try to drag you down, but you have to fight to keep your dreams alive. It can be difficult to ignore naysayers. Cruel words can stick in your mind for days and weigh on your shoulders. Yet, you have to work past them, if you want to be successful. If anything, use cruel words as motivation to work harder and prove people wrong. In most cases, people who put you down, do so because they lack confidence themselves. 

    One method that can help you get past criticism is keeping more positive thoughts in your head. When someone says something negative to you, it will run through your mind over and over again. You will hear their voice replay in your head and relive the pain of their harsh words over and over again. You need to find a way to stop reliving the painful moments if you want to move on. Try finding a positive mantra to focus on. Choose something meaningful to you that can overpower any harsh words someone says to you.

    Practice

    You may not have all of the skills and knowledge you need to achieve your goals right away, but that doesn’t mean you can’t. With enough practice, you can gain everything you need to become a great paintball player at AC Paintball.

    If you want some practice, you can do so at AC Paintball in southern New Jersey. You can play as a group with friends on Saturdays. If it works out, you can schedule games regularly. You can view available dates and times and schedule an AC Paintball game here: https://acpaintball.com/schedule-paintball-game/.

    Figure Out Why You Lack Confidence

    It can be difficult to keep up your confidence all the time. There may be tough times where you aren’t successful and may cause you to think you can’t achieve your goals. However, you can pull out of your doubts, if you figure out why you have them.

    If you had a bad day at AC Paintball, figure out why. Were you unable to focus due to lack of sleep? Is there a certain aspect you forgot to pay attention to? When you figure out why you had a bad day or made mistakes, you can correct those mistakes and get back on track to achieving your goals.

    Practice Both Things You Are Good At and Things You Need to Work On

    If you have a long string of mistakes or bad days, it can make a slump more difficult to pull out of. Another tactic that can help you reclaim your confidence is by practicing the things you are good at along with the skills you need to work on. If you continue to not perform as well as you hope, it can drain your confidence. You may feel like you are untalented.  However, if you also practice something you are good at, you will remind yourself that you are indeed talented and successful.

    Success is addictive. When we succeed, we crave more feelings of accomplishment. Therefore, when you see yourself succeed in one aspect, you can motivate yourself to become successful in other aspects. If you use this strategy to motivate yourself, you may end up finding yourself being more successful than you ever dreamed.

    November 5, 2018

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  • Tips For Choosing People For Your Paintball Team

    One of the main tasks you have to take care of before starting your AC Paintball game near Atlantic City, New Jersey is creating teams. There are a variety of ways to do so. You can do boys vs. girls, children vs. adults, one family vs. another family, or one department vs. another department, etc.

    If you want a more mixed and even teams, however, you can take turns choosing teammates. To help you build your team when using this method, AC Paintball has compiled some tips for choosing your teammates.

    Keeping Things Fair Without Insulting Anyone

    This method of choosing teams is one of the best ways of keeping the teams fair and even. However, if you are concerned about people getting hurt based on what order they are chosen, you can choose teams in secret. Then you can simply read off the teams in alphabetical order to let each player know what team they are on.

    People Who Work Well Together

    One of the most important aspects of a team is the team’s ability to work together. If your team is focused on fighting amongst themselves, they likely won’t be as successful at defeating your opponents. On the other hand, if your team is able to get along and support each other, you will likely much better during your AC Paintball game.

    One way to make sure your team will work well together is by choosing people you know are friends. If you don’t know how well everyone gets along with each other, try to choose players who have a similar way of thinking. This can help avoid arguments that distract your team from their goal. Having friends together can also help make sure everyone has more fun at AC Paintball as people tend to have more fun when they are with people they like.

    Skill Level

    While having a team that gets along is important, friendship doesn’t necessarily win an AC Paintball game in southern New Jersey. You also have to have players with good skills on your team. It’s a good idea to pay attention to this aspect first when building a team as most team captains will strategically pick the most skilled and experienced players first.

    If you don’t know everyone’s paintball skill level, a good strategy is to go for players you seem athletic and smart. Even if they don’t have paintball experience, they likely have other sports knowledge and experience they can use to help lead your team to victory.

    Specific Skills

    While you generally want to choose skilled players, you may also want to pay attention to specific skills your team needs. Every player has different skills that can benefit an AC Paintball team. Here are just a few important skills you will want to ensure you have on your team.

    Leader

    Every team needs good leadership. You need someone to keep everyone inspired, organized, and playing at their best potential. For this roll choose someone relatively outgoing and positive.

    Communicator

    During an AC Paintball game, your strategy can change pretty quickly based on what your opponents do. To help your entire team adjust and work together, you need a good communicator to relay messages. Find someone who is a concise and clear speaker to help your team achieve victory.

    Runners

    Fast runners can be extremely important depending on what game you play at AC Paintball. For instance, if you play capture-the-flag, you need someone who can get into your opponents base, steal the flag, and get out of there. If you know someone is a good runner, adding them to your team could mean the difference between winning and losing.  

    Good Aim

    The main point of paintball is to eliminate your opponents before you get eliminated. To accomplish this, you need players with good aim. You may not be able to tell who has good aim just by looking at them, but if you know other details about the person, it can help you guess how good their skills are. For instance, if they play sports or go hunting often, they likely have good aim. Be sure to add plenty of people with good aim to your AC Paintball team.

    Don’t Underestimate Anyone

    Finally, don’t underestimate anyone. Just because someone is younger or lacks paintball experience, doesn’t mean they won’t benefit your team. Every single player can contribute some sort of skill that gives your AC Paintball team an advantage. Then, with everyone working together, your team can be more successful.

    October 28, 2018

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