• Tips to Bring Intermediate Players Up to a Professional Level

    At AC Paintball in near Atlantic City, New Jersey we welcome players of all levels of experience. Whether you are a beginner or a professional, you are sure to enjoy playing on one of our six unique fields. We enjoy watching our players have fun and improve their skills. We have witnessed many players go from beginners to intermediate players and some even to a pro-level. If this is something you are looking to accomplish, check out these tips from AC Paintball. 

    Invest In Your Own Marker and Gear

    If you are just a beginner, it doesn’t make much sense to buy your own equipment. If you end up not liking paintball, you waste your money. When you are a beginner, it makes more sense to rent equipment from AC Paintball. 

    However, if you are intermediate and have been playing for a significant amount of time, you may want to invest in equipment that is better suited to you. Maybe you enjoy playing a certain position and want to have a marker that can improve your performance. If you are an intermediate player looking to step up your game, getting better gear is a good first step. 

    Learn How Properly Maintain Your Gear

    If you are going to get your own gear, it only makes sense that you learn how to properly maintain it. At AC Paintball we maintain all of the rental gear, so that is something you don’t have to worry about. However, if you invest your money in higher-quality equipment, you will want it to last as long as possible. This way, you can get your money’s worth. With this in mind, you should do some research or have a professional teach you how to care for your marker and other equipment. 

    Learn Advanced Tricks

    On top of improving your gear, you can also improve your own skills. You can learn some more advanced tricks that most beginners can’t do. This includes skills such as shooting with both hands or shooting different trick shots. The more things you know how to do, the more valuable player you become. However, it is also important to do these things well. Be sure to work on consistency before the number of skills.

    Know How To Adjust

    You never know that the weather will be like the day you visit AC Paintball in southern New Jersey. The weather can significantly impact your game. For instance, the sun can wear you out faster, wind can affect your aim, and rain can make it slipperier and difficult to see. A true professional paintball player knows how to adjust their game to various circumstances so be sure to work on this skill. 

    Resolve Bad Habits

    Almost every athlete has some bad habits early on in their sports career. They may have poor timing, poor posture, not know how to position themselves, etc. If you still have any bad habits as a paintball player, be sure to resolve them so your game can improve. Work on skills such as pulling the trigger at the right time, posture, aiming, positioning, and decision-making. 

    Build Endurance

    Paintball is an intense sport that can wear you out quickly. If you are new to paintball and get worn out quickly, this can affect your playing ability late game. If the AC Paintball game is neck and neck, you don’t want to lose simply because you don’t have the energy. Therefore, it makes sense to work on your cardio and endurance so you can be at your best throughout the entire game. 

    Create New Strategies 

    Many beginners stick to basic strategies. It allows them to improve basic skills so they can keep up with everyone else. However, if you are playing against seasoned professionals, you are going to have to step up your strategy. If you can learn to be tricky and outplay your opponents mentally, you will become more successful overall. 

    Learn How to Be a Good Leader

    Finally, most professional paintball players know how to be a good leader. They know how to be a good team player, they set a good example and are someone other players can look up to. If you want to be recognized as a professional, become one of the most respectable players on the AC Paintball field. 

    Become a Pro By Practicing at AC Paintball

    Ready to become a professional? Visit AC Paintball near Atlantic City, New Jersey to work on your skills. You can schedule a visit here: https://acpaintball.com/schedule-paintball-game/ or by calling 609-561-3883.

    April 13, 2020

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  • Life Lessons, Values and Skills You Can Learn from Paintball

    graffiti-1450798_960_720Playing paintball at AC Paintball provides a variety of benefits. Not only does it keep you healthy and fit, but it can teach you important life lessons as well. Some people may think it’s just a sport or game. It’s actually a chance to learn and develop important life skills. When playing paintball at AC Paintball, you learn many valuable lessons all while having fun. Paintball can provide you with endless life lessons to apply both on and off the field.

    Seek Your Passion

    Happiness is something that everyone searches for. One of the best ways to find it is through finding a passion and sharing it with those you care about. Paintball may already be your passion or you may be seeking a new passion. Either way, organizing an AC Paintball event can provide hours of fun and excitement to share. To schedule a game, follow this link: https://acpaintball.com/schedule-paintball-game/. Finding your passion in life can help provide happiness and make life worth living.

    Teamwork and Respect

    One life skill every person should have is knowing how to work in a team and respect each member. A majority of jobs require employees to work with others on various projects. Playing paintball at AC Paintball can help you develop the personal skills to be a team player. Depending on what game you play, you have to plan with your teammates how to defeat your opponent. You have to respect each other’s ideas and contribute positively to the game. In paintball, players learn to watch each other’s backs and trust others to watch theirs.

    Independence and Decision Making

    paintball-1278898_960_720Paintball doesn’t just teach you teamwork, but how to be independent as well. There are times when you will be alone on the AC Paintball field. If an opponent interferes with the plan, you won’t be able to discuss solutions with your team. You have to strategize and make a decision on your own. There are times in life where you may find yourself in a similar situation. There is not always someone there to give you advice or tell you what to do. Playing paintball can build your decision-making skills and help you learn to be independent.

    Good Sportsmanship and Leadership

    In most games, there is typically only one winner or one winning team. If you win, it is easy to celebrate and gloat. You become focused on how great you are and forget that everyone else is watching. If you play more than one game at AC Paintball, you may not win every single game. When you don’t win, you get a glimpse of what it is like to be on the other side. Through this experience, you may become a better winner. Good sportsmanship is an important quality to have. It leads you to become a better leader and role model.

    Self-Control and Self-Discipline

    Humans are prone to falling into habits and just doing what we want to do. In some aspects, we lack self-control and discipline. Playing at AC Paintball can help add some structure to your life and help you learn to control yourself. For instance, you may want to get in shape, but continually put off exercise. Paintball helps force you to get off the couch and get moving. If you schedule weekly games with your friends, you will have a reason to start exercising. Your friends will count on you to be there and you won’t want to let them down. You will also have to learn to follow directions and focus when there are many distractions.

    Know Your Limits

    paintball-1282159_960_720If you never challenge yourself, you will never know what you are capable of. Paintball is a sport that allows you to test yourself both physically and mentally. In paintball, you have to run, squat, dodge, and crouch for long periods of time. Each time you push yourself harder and learn what you can handle. Paintball also calls for you to be aware and listen for opponents. You have to think on your feet and make good decisions. Paintball helps you strengthen your mind and awareness.

    Letting Go of Mistakes

    Everyone makes mistakes, but some people are harder on themselves when they make mistakes. It is important to learn that it is okay to make mistakes, as long as you learn from them. With so many different aspects to focus one, it is easy to make a simple mistake. You may be mad at yourself at first, but the more you make mistakes, the better you will learn to let it go. You will also learn from your mistakes and become a better player. In everyday life, if you focus on your mistakes, you may miss out on other opportunities. Paintball will teach you to shake it off and move onto the next task.

    Patience and Persevere

    One of the greatest life values paintball can teach you is perseverance. Life doesn’t always give you what you want right away. Sometimes you have to fight for your dreams. When you first start playing paintball at AC Paintball, it may be intimidating. You may play against skilled opponents while you are just beginning you learn the ropes. If you stick with it, though, you may become one of the better players. You just need to practice, have patience and persevere. This lesson will also help you in everyday life when you are trying to obtain your goals and reach your dreams.

    October 31, 2016

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