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Paintball!: Strategies & Tactics [Paperback]

Bill Barnes (Author)

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Publication Date: May 21, 1993

Ultimate guide to this fun, action-packed sport.

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Paintball is a game that basically involves "running around in the woods, playing hide-and-seek, and trying to shoot your buddies with paint." The goal is to capture the opponents' flag and return it to home base before opponents are able to do the same. The sport blends elements of the old kids' game "Capture the Flag" and modern-day survivalist techniques. The book covers game rules, equipment needs, physical conditioning, tactics, and, most importantly, how to find a paintball field. Though it touches on the rudiments, this is intended primarily for intermediate and advanced players. The paucity of material on the topic could create a demand for this manual.
- William H. Hoffman, Ft. Myers-Lee Cty. Lib., Fla.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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ÒAn essential guide for all paintballers.Ó -- Action Pursuit Games

ÒIÕve competed in teams with lesser stamina and inferior marksmanship which consistently won... the group tactics taught in this manual... -- Whole Earth Review

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Product Details

Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: Mustang Publishing; Revised edition (May 21, 1993)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0914457527
ISBN-13: 978-0914457527
Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 8.2 ounces

Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

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3.0 out of 5 stars This Book Is Old, March 6, 2000

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This book is very old.Paintball is a sport that is drastecally growing and changing.This book is not up to date because it has got pictures of old guns that are pumps that use 12 Gram CO2 and only hold 10 Paintballs at a time.This book shows that it is ok to where shop goggles instead of face masks.Newbies should not get this book because if you did you would show up at the field looking pretty weird.This book has good diagrams for beginners and good scenarios but it is still stuck back in the 80's when Paintball was first invented.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Old, but still fun to read., December 12, 2000

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OK so it is really out dated, but I enjoyed reading it. It's not something that would get you ready for your next big tournament, but it has some great "rec ball" scenarios.

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4.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed it, October 28, 2000

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I enjoyed this book a lot. Sure it's a little outdated, but paintball ain't that complicated, folks, and this book explains the basics clearly. It also provides some good ideas for non-Capture the Flag games and general team motivation and strategies. I definitely recommend it.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Poorly written, simple minded, like a middle school kid wrote it
Decent ideas but honestly not worth publishing (or buying). I found it too boring to read and just brainstormed with my friends instead of refering to the book.

Published on September 6, 2009 by George Washington

3.0 out of 5 stars Outdated but not useless
This book was written back when semi-automatic markers were just beginning to appear, so most of the info is severely dated (unless you are looking to improve your stock-class... Read more

Published on August 20, 2008 by Jonathan Mettin

4.0 out of 5 stars interesting
Interesting book, gives useful information for the novice who wants to know the basics of paintball tactics. Recommende.

Published on May 17, 2008 by J. Stoll

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
The revised edition is excellent. Other than a few things that are out of date (e.g., charging is less effective now with semi-automatic markets than it was then with pumps),... Read more

Published on April 9, 2004 by Randy Given

3.0 out of 5 stars Old but Interesting
Don't get this book if you are looking to improve your game. "The Complete Guide to Paintball" is for that. Read more

Published on May 2, 2000 by Tal

1.0 out of 5 stars too dang old
everything in theis book is outdated. taticts, EQ, safty EQ, games, all too dang old

Published on March 7, 2000

2.0 out of 5 stars Ehhhhhhhh..... It could have been better
This book was written back when it was OK to wear shop goggles instead of paintball goggles/mask combos. Read more

Published on January 29, 2000 by Frito

2.0 out of 5 stars it was ok....
The book was ok but lacked enough to keep me interested. It kept going over the same old stuff that most paintballers know allready. Read more

Published on September 24, 1999

1.0 out of 5 stars This book is way outdated and it sucks
This book sucks because 1 the info just repeats, 2 it did not keep me interested long 3 there are no color pics in it, barely any real pics in it, the main things they have are... Read more

Published on August 21, 1999 by Joe (ajg2425@aol.com)

4.0 out of 5 stars Very informative and easy to understand.
This book is perfect for the newbies to the sport of paintball. It includes everything from the history of the sport all the way to man y of the names of the different team names... Read more

Published on August 4, 1999

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IN MY EXPERIENCE, opportunities to play the individual variation of paintball range from rare to nonexistent. Read the first page

Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
enemy flag station, enemy assault group, paintball players, flag defenders, playing paintball, stolen flag, paint check, flag capture, flag defense, enemy players, paint pellets, victory conditions, paintball games, enemy team, banzai charge, defending team, suppressive fire, attacking team, flag carrier

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Capture the Flag, River Rats, Game Set-Up, Don't Say, Defending the Flag, Individual Roles, Survival South

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