The Good Thing About The Sport Called Paintball    by Jackie Cagas

in Sports / Other Sports    (submitted 2010-11-04)

One of the latest craze on outdoor games today is the paintball game. Both men and women with competitive spirit regardless of age learned to enjoy and love the game because they really find it so exciting to play. The key element of winning this game is intelligence and determination and not merely strength. Teamwork is also a great factor. Paintball game is the sophisticated version of "tag" and "hide and seek" games during our childhood years but more challenging. The main objective of the game is to capture the flag of the opposing team while eliminating the opposing members through shooting with the use of a paintball gun. Paintball guns can be automatic or semi-automatic. Paintball gun is the most essential tool for this game. The paintball that is used in loading the paintball gun is a round, thin-skinned gelatin capsule with colored liquid inside it. Paintballs are similar to large round vitamin capsules or bath oil beads. The fill inside paintballs is non-toxic, non-caustic, water-soluble and biodegradable. It rinses out of clothing and off skin with mild soap and water. Paintballs come in a rainbow of bright colors: blue, pink, white, orange, yellow and more. When a paintball tags a player, the thin gelatin skin splits open, and the liquid inside leaves a bright "paint" mark. A player who is marked is eliminated from the game. Other gears needed aside from the paintball guns are the safety gears needed for the game like goggles and protective facemask. This should be worn all throughout the game. Paintball game is safe provided that the players will strictly follow the rules especially in using the paintball guns. Some countries considered paintball game as one of the best sports. This game is best played in a larger space like an open field.

About the Author

Jackie Cagas is a freelance writer who advocates outdoor sports including paintball