Whether you are traveling to a new place or trying out a new hobby, the excitement can have some anxiety mixed into it. If you have never visited an NJ paintball field before or played paintball, there are a few tips and tricks that can help you out so you enjoy every minute of it. 

Take It Slow

A lot of game modes you will play during open public games will not have respawns. With this being said, take it slow. Rushing around the field will make it hard to take in the experience and leave you covered in paint on the sideline. Until you get your bearings, it is good to take it slow and listen to your team so you can understand the strategy behind it all. Paintball is very competitive at times. A great competitive game will lead to the most fun on the field. 

Communication & Positioning

Communication and positioning are extremely important. A team that communicates with one another will have an easier time covering each other’s backs and avoid situations where a teammate unknowingly runs into an opposing player. You should always make sure to yell out if you see any movement or pushes going on. Positioning is key as well. You want to limit your exposure as much as possible. Keeping your body low when moving from cover to cover will help keep you in the match way longer than running standing up. 

Understanding Your Paintball Marker

Usually, paintball fields offer different kinds of paintball rental packages. Each paintball package includes a marker, an ammo belt, and a mask. The difference between each package pertains to how many paintballs and what paintball marker you receive. Before going to a field, look into a field’s rental packages and see the difference between each paintball marker. In many cases, a higher rental package will be worth the extra money to have a more reliable and powerful paintball marker. 

Have Fun

It may sound cliche, but as always make sure you have fun! Whether you are coming out for a private paintball party with family or a public paintball match with friends, it is important to leave the field with memories. A paintball field has great communities to discover and connect with while out on the field. It is more just about wins and losses. It is about people sharing a common interest and getting to know each other through that common interest. 

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