Speedball positions

paintball positionSpeedball paintball positions in tournament play position and are very specific to what their role is in game play. Speedball is played in an arena type of environment and usually consists of several bunkers. Such environment will require positions to use the playing field.

1. Front or Frontman

This is the position assigned to the players furthest to the field. The player’s responsibility is to push forward and eliminate enemies along the way. Front players are usually speedy players as they shoot a lot. They shoot a lot and use less paintballs as they have the best angles for shooting. Fronts usually consist of no more than two players.

2. Mid-Players

Mid-players are assigned among the front and back players to provide support to both the positions. These players should be able to adapt to situational changes as they must be able switch to attacking and defending. They support all areas of the field and pull forward or they can be used to replace a fallen player in the front or back areas. As such this is considered the most difficult position to play in speedball.

3. Back-Players or Backs

These players are placed at the rear or the last row of the bunkers. Their roles are simple and can be played even by beginners as they would provide suppressive fire for the front and mid-players. They keep shooting to provide cover and support allies who are pinned down or give support when in a pinch. Out of all the positions in speedball these position consumes the most paintballs.

Woodsball

Woodsball players position is very similar to speedball paintball positions but with a few additions due to change in playing environment. Unlike speedball, woodsball is a more tactical oriented game than its counterpart.

1. Floater

This position is also called the roamer. This position tells us that the player has no particular position. They act independently and can play as support or as a main attacker but are really used to fill in gaps for eliminated teammates.

2. Sniper

The sniper is a paintball position assigned in taking down targets by using long distance shots. They are also used as a semi support for their teammates as they can also provide suppression fire against their enemy. The sniper can effectively use his position’s strength if he has a clear view point of the field.

These are some positions that are commonly used when playing paintball. Other positions are also available depending on the agreed game type. Remember that in paintball you must be very versatile but as such must master a position that you’re good at to help your team proclaim victory.

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Many great soldiers risk their lives in Afghanistan. Ever wished to get the feel of it minus the “risk” part? You could do that if you could go paintballing in the same training ground where the British soldiers train for Afghanistan. Anna @BedlamPaintball gives you the details of this much anticipated event that could be the Biggest Paintball Event of the Decade.

The biggest paintball event of the year could take place in July this year. Swapping of paintball bullets could take place mid this year in a mock town Brecon Beacons that was used to train British soldiers for conflict in Afghanistan.

Around 700 paintball players are lined up on the Ministry of Defense land in Brecon Beacons for this massive paintball battle.

paintball venueThis training range in Sennybridge is a Bavarian-style town that was built during the Cold War – around 1980’s. This training range is a haven for paintball enthusiasts because of the structures built on it – a large town hall, a church, and several houses which are perfect buildings to include in your plan. Aside from the buildings, Tim Barnett an events firm hired the place. However, the Ministry of Defense has yet to confirm is the event will pursue.

The application to use the venue in July has been made by an Aberystwyth-based events company. Company spokesman Tim Barnett said the Ministry of Defense started hiring out the facility following the tactical defense review. The review announced last October 2010 states that defense spending was set to fall by 8% by the course of over four years.

Mr. Barnett, a former Territorial Army soldier who trained at Sennybridge, said: “I’ve been requesting to use these sorts of Ministry of Defense for year, but I’ve received no interest.”

“Then 18 months ago, I put in another request and all of a sudden everything had changed.” July’s battle would feature seven hundred participants from countries such as United States, Canada, South Africa, Australia, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Malta, Cyprus, Russia, Ireland and the UK.

He said tickets had already sold out, but he was unwilling to reveal how much it cost to hire.

Furthermore, Mr. Barnett said: “I have rented this facility from the Ministry of Defense for a long weekend in July for a 700-player paintball event,”

“Players from all over the world will be flying in for the event because the location is so unique.”

But the Ministry of Defense said booking had not yet been confirmed. A spokesperson said: “Training for military operations, naturally, takes priority over any private individual’s request to use Defense facilities.

“We have yet to establish military training requirements at Sennybridge for July – this is conducted six months in advance – and it is possible that the facilities in question may be needed by our Armed Forces.

“Furthermore, before any third party activity is agreed, financial costs, indemnity and insurances are required. These discussions have not yet commenced.”

If this paintball event will be confirmed and will take place on the upcoming months, this will definitely one, if not the most, exciting and much anticipated paintball event of the decade because of its unique venue which will attract paintball fans all over the world.

 

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