Paintball – Playing By The Rules
A where there are two teams and each team’s goal is to eliminate the opposing team by shooting paint balls at each other is called paintball.
The following are the basic rules in playing paintball.
Follow the referee:
There should only be one referee for each game of paintball. The referee will start and end the game, stop it in order to check for paint, and be the decision maker if there are game issues or problems. Fortunately or unfortunately, any verdict issued by the referee – as in any other game – is final and cannot be repealed.
When are you out?
During the game, if a paintball marker hits a player that cracks or splatters on them, then the player is considered out. The rule will apply if the pellet or marker breaks on the equipment, clothes, or gun of the player. Regardless if the player gets hit by a teammate or enemy, they should yell “out” or “deadman” in reference to themselves. Leaving the field and calling himself all the while is what the player is required to immediately do and he should take the route that’s shortest and safest.
You are in:
The player is still in the game if he is hit by a paintball marker and the marker doesn’t break or crack. If a marker accidentally splatters a player especially if that splatter is caused by the marker hitting a bush, tree, or rock, then the player is still in the game. But if the player calls herself “deadman” or “out” by mistake because he thought he was hit, then this rule will no longer apply. The rule says they should use the safest and shortest route when leaving the field.
Safety is the best policy
Wearing protective clothing that would cover their neck, arms, and legs is what all players are required to do. “T” shirts are not allowed to be worn during the game. Goggles should also be worn and are not to be removed during play.
Paintball is a game of strategy as well as quick thinking. But just like any other game, there are rules that need to be observed to make the game not only more challenging, fun, exciting, but most importantly fair.
