Fair Play in the Game of Paintball

Paintball is an extreme game that is gaining inreferee so that he can be escorted away from the
popularity. Though the inventors of this game did itfield before returning to the game. In case the
for fun, it has evolved into the third most popularfacemask falls off, the same rule applies. During such
game in the world.instances, the opposing team is not allowed to fire at
For those who want to play, there are rules to bethat person.
followed. The first is having the proper gear which willPaintball is a sport where a player can only be
protect the person from paint balls.eliminated by shooting the other person. Should a
Guns  should be checked before being used in theplayer wipe the paint off and continue playing the
matches  because the maximum velocity allowed isgame but is caught by the referee, that player is
only 300 feet per second. Anything above that canautomatically ejected from the game. This is a form
cause serious injury to the players. As a precaution,of cheating that is never tolerated.
barrel plugs should be used to avoid any misfiringPlayers are not allowed to curse or hit the other
incidents for the safety of the gun owner and theplayers. This game is about fun and anyone caught
people who are present during the event.will also be taken out of the game.
Protective equipment must be worn at all times insideThere is another way of taking out the opposing
the playing field. This consists of a face mask, gloves,player and that is by asking the person to surrender.
and pads for the chest, knees and elbows. When hit,Should the player show any form of hostile action,
the player must stand up with both hands in the airthen you have no choice but to shoot the opponent.
to inform everyone that he has been eliminated. IfRules are made to protect the participants in the
the person is not sure of being hit, then ask thegame. By knowing the basic rules and checking how
referee and he will confirm or deny the hit.the game is played, everyone will have fun and enjoy
The facemask may fog due to sweat, paint or dirt.a good game.
When this happens, the player should inform the