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Running Off the Break

by Dana

No, there is no typo in the title. You might think you know how to run, but you very well might not know how to run.

Running off the break is essentially two things, bounces and speed.

To get bounces, you need to cover the hard spots, sprinting at a decent pace will take care of the soft spots. If you are running so that your left side is to your opponent, cover the top left side of your mask with your left hand while you run. Carry your gun in the hand that is away from where the paint is coming from. Those are the two hardest targets on you, your gun and your mask.

To get speed, well, you’ll have to work on that by yourself by working out. Running at speed is harder in paintball, because you should be running low to the ground for a fairly short distance, getting ready to slide or dive into the bunker that your going for.

Running in paintball takes practice, but is one of the most valuable skills for any player, but especially those who like to make long runs off the break to valuable bunkers like the snake.

Off the Break


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