What are the top five “don’ts” of paintball sniping?
• Don’t shoot too soon. • Don’t go near buildings or bunkers. The eye is naturally drawn toward prominent object. If you are near a prominent object there is a better chance of being detected. • Stay out of natural lines of drift. Don’t hide where people walk stay on the tape line side of a natural path so there is less chance of detection. • Once you get out of the safe area stay low. Crouch, crawl, wiggle whatever you need to avoid being seen while you deploy. If you cannot see the other team, then move as fast as possible to your first shooting position. • Stay away from other players. The eye will follow a group of people so steer clear. What are the most common mistakes you see young paintball snipers commit? • Most new players shoot too soon and give away their position, allowing the other side ample time to move in and eliminate the shooter. • Most don’t adapt their camouflage to match environment. Always pay attention to your surroundings. • Forcing the contact. Don’t be in too
