Texas Paintball: A Popular Sport

2007-03-08 10:33:40

( Hobbies )



Playing the game of paintball is like playing a combination of tag and hide and seek. Although there are many ways to play the game, normally players are divided into two groups to play capture the flag. The number of players can vary from one or two, to seven or ten depending on the size of the playfield.

The goal of the players is to capture the flag of the other team while you protect your own flag. While you try to gain the flag of the other team, you try to get rid of your opponents by shooting them with a paintball, which is shot from an airgun commonly called a paintgun. On average the length of play lasts for 20-45 minutes, depending on the field size and number of participants.

In between games, there is a time out so that players can refill their paintballs, check their gear and equipment or have something to eat.

Paintballs contain colored liquid stored in a round thin gelatin like capsule. They are non-toxic, water=soluble and biodegradable. Once hit by it, you can easily wash off the paint with mild soap and water. Paintballs come in all types of colors. When a paintball hits you, the capsule explodes leaving a paint mark on your gear. If a paintball hits you, you are out of the game.

Paintguns also known as markers come in different styles and shapes. They contain carbon dioxide, nitrogen or any form of compressed air. This instrument is used to contain the paintball and is used to shoot opponents.

Texas Paintball was discovered almost 6 years ago in Austin. The playground for Texas Paintball is over fifty acres in size and is probably the most exciting playing fields in all of Texas. Texas Paintball has a viewing area for spectators covered by a net so that they are not hit by paintballs.

Even children can enjoy the game of paintball through Texas Paintball Camps during their summer break. They provide your child the chance to learn valuable skills, gain friends and obtain a new interest.

The game of paintball has been so widespread that it is also widely known in the United Kingdom.

There are Essex Paintball grounds, York Paintball grounds, paintball Nottingham and paintball Hertfordshire venues that offer people the same excitement of the game with a safety zone, latest weapons and most experienced marshals that take care of you while you play the game.

Their game packages include the use of a semi-automatic paintball gun, face and head protective gear, camouflage overalls and hood, battle pack webbing and tea or coffee as well as a set number of paintballs to use. A full orientation is given before you start your game including safety information and how to properly use all of your equipment and gear.

No matter which part of the world you are in, the game of paintball is an exciting and fun new sport one can learn to play easily.


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