Communication And Why It Is Important

Author: Sam Marquez

Why is communication so vital in paintball? Communication is one of the key, and probably the most important, factors in speedball.

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Always talk to your teammates. Your teammates should be extra eyes for you so you can get a better understanding of what is happening on the field. Teammates must always communicate to be successful in a game of speedball. Eliminations of opposing team members or your team members will affect you. Ask which players are being eliminated, and make sure to alert your team when a fellow player or an opposing player has been eliminated. If an opposing player in front of you has been eliminated and you do not know it, you may not advance to a better bunker that you normally would move to if it were safe. If your teammate who is guarding your right side is eliminated and you do not know it, the opposing team may move down that side without your knowledge and easily eliminate you. By knowing where all the opposing players are located on the field you can avoid being shot unexpectedly, and know where you can advance to gain a better position on the field.