Paintball is all about taking the initiative, stacking the odds in your team's favor and ultimately winning the game. So how do you go about achieving this? Well, learning the right moves you and your teammates can use can make all the difference between becoming a Master Blaster and not cannon fodder. In most games the breakout at the start of the game is the first chance you'll have to gain the upper hand. For the uninitiated, this is the start of the game when both sides will try to jockey for position before the battle itself begins. The opposition will probably be out of range but it can't do any harm to let them know you're threre with a few long-range shots. Obviously, securing a barrier is an important aspect, but are you going to go all out to get there, shoot on the way or push on for a more ambitious place to conceal yourself?

There are clearly pros and cons to assess but it can do no harm to get as far forward as possible because you'll be able to pin down the opposition later. If you're the furthest forward of your team then you'll be relying on them to tell you what is going on in front of you. Teamwork and effective communication is vital because, as you are so close to the action, you will be the primary target for offensive fire! So how else can you take advantage of your spot? Well, making sure you play tight is one way. As you are in an advanced position you will probably get the best angles on the enemy. But don't give them any help by popping up and out from the exact same spot. It would also pay to look from one side of the barrier and get a picture of the field before moving out to the other side quickly and unloading from there. And don't forget to keep those arm and legs out of view with the use of ghillie suits or army style BDU's!