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Paintball Precautions & Safety

One of the safest sports to play these days is paintball. Since this game contains no physical contact there is less of a chance any injury in comparison to playing football or basketball.

Safety should always be a first concern regardless of any sport being played. Taking precaution and safety in mind will be how you have a successful game.

It is imperative to always have goggles and facemasks on. This is one of the most important paintball safety rules. While being hit by a single paintball will not cause serious injury, it can still be very painful. Ears and eyes are more prone to be injured if the proper equipment is not worn. Each paintball mask comes with flaps that cover the ears. Some paintball masks also have visors which protect against sun in eyes. Usually the mask will cover the entire face.

There is a rule about velocity in the game of paintball. 300 feet per second is the velocity norm. The velocity normal for playing indoors is 200 feet per second, slower than outdoors.

You are not allowed to overshoot in paintball. You can shoot as much as you like. Caution should always be taken when shooting though. Overshooting can be avoided all together. There is no sense in firing 10 to 20 extra shots at a single person. This also depends on the specific game which is being played. In rare instances, the game may call for overshooting. If not, it is just plain polite to not overshooting your gun.

When you are randomly shooting, or even shooting without looking, it is called blind firing. This is very dangerous as you could hit some one in the face, someone who took their mask off to take a quick break, or even a bystander. Don’t ever blind fire! You should always be able to see what you are shooting at.

To eliminate another player, you need to hit another player with a paintball or at least have paint splatter on his or her clothes. Any marks of paint platters are reasons for elimination of the player. It’s never wise to wear clothes that are too baggy. The reason for this is the possibility of tripping, extra baggage to carry which results in getting shot easier.

With the surrender rule, if a player is about 10 feet from you, you can give that player a chance to surrender before shooting him/her. You can ask player if they want to surrender by yelling the word “SURRENDER”. If the opposing player surrenders, he must walk away with his arms raised in air to show his surrender. If player doesn’t want to surrender, you are allowed to shoot at him at point blank range. As we all know, being shot by a paintball can even sting through the clothes, especially at a close range. Chances are the player will probably surrender. To fire at the opposing player without giving the option of surrender can be quite cruel. Always giving your player the chance to surrender shows good sportsmanship. By playing fairly, the game is much more fun and good experience.

 

 

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Simulated Combat

If you are a person that enjoys simulated combat, you will most likely enjoy paintball as well. To play this game, there are two teams with an even amount of players. The primary goal of the game is to shoot the opposing team’s players which eliminates them from the game. Paintballs are small bead like balls which contain paint. The guns that shoot the paintballs operate off of CO2 or an air compressor.

Paintball originated in June of 1980 in the state of New Hampshire. This is a unique sport, the fact that players do have have to have physical contact with one another makes it a sport for many to be able to play.

More than 12 million Americans take part in this sport regularly. Paintball is much safer than many other popular sports such as football, soccer, and basketball. Unlike many other sports, paintball can be played either inside or outside.

When paintball first started, the paintballs were used in marking trees from a large distance as well as marking cow stock. The paintball pellets were first made of wax, but then were replaced with capsules that held paint inside of them. These capsules were much more durable than wax.

Originally, the game imitated the nature of hunting down animals by using these paintball guns rather than real guns.

So, what equipment do you need?

While there are many different versions of the game, there are also many different types of equipment which should be used. The following lists the basic equipment needed:

A facemask is used in protecting a player’s face from paintball pellets and the risk of falling on face.

The paintball marker is the same thing as a paintball gun. There are various styles and sizes to choose from when it comes to putting in your personal taste.

Paintballs mark the players which are shot.

For the basic beginner, be ready to spend at least $100 for the essential equipment. If you are more advanced, there are many tools available to improve accuracy level, rate of speed and comfort level. Instead of buying expensive equipment, one has the option to rent the gun and other equipment to save money. This way, you will are able to figure out if the sport is for you. Most paintball fields are equipped with all equipment needed to play a game of paintball. It costs usually between $20-80 for a day of paintball.

There are many different paintball games available to play as well.

One of the more simple games to play it taking out opposing team mates one at a time. This game imitates hunting and has evolved a great deal since being first played. Many times, each game has a specific goal in mind. One example is trying to get the opposing team’s flag in order to win the game.

One other fun paintball game is “King of the Hill.” In this game, the object is to try and reach the opposing team’s base for a win. The team that stays on opposing teams base the longest, is the game champion.

These are just a few variations of paintball. With so many options of game play, paintball is sure to remain an American favorite.

 

 

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Paintball: Is It Safe?

The words “extreme” and “sport” sound very dangerous when combined together. Paintball sounds dangerous to someone who has never played the game. Statistics have proven otherwise.

You probably wouldn’t believe it, but more injuries have been reported in the game of basketball, baseball and football when compared to paintball. Not too many people would believe that. Paintball started in the 1980’s and safety was the biggest concern at that time. The game originally had players wearing ski masks instead of the well-protected face masks and goggles we see today. Currently, protective masks are now used for the sport of paintball. The safety in the sport of paintball has come a long way. All masks are tested in ensuring they are capable of handling being hit by a paintball coming from 300 feet.

Paintball has evolved in so many ways that the media fails to mention. There are many safety rules in effect now which are followed on a strict level. Luckily, the sport does not have to be regulated by an agency, only by the players.

Most injuries happen when the sport is played in backyards or lots that are empty by people who aren’t playing by the rules. Of course, this is very dangerous. It is much wiser to play in a designated, professional field than just some random, wide open area. It seems that you don’t hear about paintball until there is an injury. Most injuries are now avoided through proper safety measures.

On fields which are maintained by professionals, masks are required to be worn at all times. The paintball guns are also checked to make sure they are shooting at proper speed and rate. When this sport is played outside of playing fields, this is another story of course. (Please note, if there is ever a problem with your air tank – do not fix it yourself). Fixing air tanks should be completed by a professional All equipment should be well maintained for safety, at all times!

Each paintball consists of non-toxic substances and the paint is washable. Many have food coloring inside them. They are edible, even though it wouldn’t be a good idea to eat it. They are not very tasteful.

Paintball has been named a dangerous sport when in actuality, it really is safe. The paintballs don’t cause injury if all safety standards are strictly followed. Paintball should never be played for sadistic fun. Most injuries in paintball are usually caused by the individual hurting themselves, tripping or falling down on their own. I have never seen anyone injured by a paintball unless a safety standard wasn’t being followed. It’s a different story for those out there that play without following rules. Those are the players who give paintball a bad name. With much practice, determination and strategy, paintball can be an awesome sport. There are many local stores that specialize in paintball equipment and they are willing to show you how to properly use them as well. There are many different paintball games which can be played, depending on how many players, where you are playing the game at, and the length of time allotted for each game. Always remember how important it is to have a team captain. This helps maintain an organized game.

 

 

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Many of the goalie drills that you see being practiced focus on positioning within the crease. This makes sense because if a hockey goalie cannot get into position to cut down the angle or make the save, then the odds are not in their favour to be successful.  

New York Rangers

If you’re a Rangers fan, you may be thinking about how the Rangers have never been a terrible team. You’re probably questioning my hockey knowledge right now. You probably can’t believe I mentioned them in this article.

I’ll admit, the Rangers have been pretty consistent since the 2004 playoffs. Finishing in either 5th, 6th, or 7th every year since then.

The thing about the Rangers is that they haven’t had a top team in a really long time. They haven’t been the top 3 team in the Eastern Conference since 1996 and haven’t won a cup since 1994.

This year their different. They’re playing really good hockey right at the beginning of the season. They’re competing with the defending Stanley Cup champions which means that they may be one of the top teams this year.

The problem is that they may not get into the top 3. Since the top 3 spots go to the division winners, they’ll have to compete with Pittsburgh. They may have to settle for 4th.

LA Kings

The LA Kings are another team that haven’t played well in the past. They haven’t been to the playoffs since 2002 and for the last few years, have finished in the bottom 2 of the Western Conference.

This year, LA looks like they’re going to be better. The beginning of their season definitely looks good.

They don’t have many big name players on their team and as a result don’t have anybody to rely on. They’re talent is a lot more spread out over all of their lines then a lot of other teams.

I’ve never heard of their goalie Ersberg. But, he looks like he’s doing pretty well this year. They may finally make the playoffs and start turning their bad luck around.

Although we cannot really increase the speed of our nervous impulses, we can improve the speed of interpretation and reaction. Think of the first time you played your favourite video game. When I was a kid the game was PacMan and I remember starting out chomping the little dots on the screen and dodging the ghost for about eight seconds before the ghost got the best of me and my PacMan character was disintegrating before my very eyes. But then as I played more and more, my fingers learned how to control the movement with more skill – it was as though I did not have to think about what I was doing – my hands just reacted. This is what I am trying to do with the following drills – expose you to numerous blocker and glove saves training your body how to react.  

My Conclusions

Out of the teams I mentioned above, I think that the Rangers are the only “shoe-in” to the playoffs. The Kings are going to have to fight for a spot, but you could see them coming in 6th-8th.

As for the cup, it’s too early to tell. I’ll make sure to let you know what I think later on in the season

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Osteen structures his book by giving seven steps to his readers namely ‘Enlarge Your Vision’, ‘Develop a Healthy Self-Image’, ‘Discover the Power of Your Thoughts’, ‘Let Go of the Past’, ‘Find Strength Through Adversity’, ‘Live to Give’ and ‘Choose to be Happy’. The books starts off in the form of Osteen telling a story about him and a friend as they talk of a certain vacation spot in Hawaii. His friend mentions that he could never think of ever being able to live in such a wonderful place. Which then, Osteen counteracts by saying that the most important way to start things in life is by having a vision of them happening.

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But then, the massive support that this book has received could obviously be traced from the very large population of followers that Osteen has. Not to mention, some of them are famous personalities as well. For example, there is Rudy Tomjanovich, the coach of NBA team Los Angeles Lakers. And then there is also Chuck Norris, one of the most admired actors by the present generation.

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