One of the biggest things to remember is surviving the break and not getting pinned down. Cuz your useless if your having a party in the deadbox, so I would suggest reading about that.
Tips For New Front Player??
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Depends on what kind of player you wanna be really.
I agree with the whole utility player idea, play all positions and play them well but focus on one speciality at first. Do you wanna be the guy that shoots 10 pots a game and hoses everywhere or the guy that shoots 2 pots but kills everyone? Or do you wanna be the bait guy? Think about what you wanna be first, then train accordingly.
I started as a back player and was pretty good, communicating is still something I do well on the field (did do, will do, whatever) but i wanted to be a killer so learned that. I learned things in pockets, then ended up being the guy that ran the 50, baited guys, killed fools and communicated backwards if I didn't get what I needed. By starting off in one field then figuring out what I wanted to be I ended up building a pretty sound bag of tricks. Don't try and do everything at once, one step at a time until you nail it.
Most important things for a point dude are to be aggressive, WANT to kill people (if you like the idea of being a killer but don't have that blood lust then do a different position), learn some badass gunskills and don't hide unless you're pulling off some sneaky ninja move.
Dominate your bunkers, learn to win your fights and dominate your opponent in a gun fight. Snap shoot yes but snap shoot your game onto them so that you can stay out on them and blow their heads off.
Learn to move instinctively. Use your back-up guys but don't rely on them for your every move. Think about what you want to do and ask them to tell you things.
Run and gun, lots, and choose alternate routes to your primary.
This could go on....
Run, shoot, kill, win, gold, girls, glory.
I agree with the whole utility player idea, play all positions and play them well but focus on one speciality at first. Do you wanna be the guy that shoots 10 pots a game and hoses everywhere or the guy that shoots 2 pots but kills everyone? Or do you wanna be the bait guy? Think about what you wanna be first, then train accordingly.
I started as a back player and was pretty good, communicating is still something I do well on the field (did do, will do, whatever) but i wanted to be a killer so learned that. I learned things in pockets, then ended up being the guy that ran the 50, baited guys, killed fools and communicated backwards if I didn't get what I needed. By starting off in one field then figuring out what I wanted to be I ended up building a pretty sound bag of tricks. Don't try and do everything at once, one step at a time until you nail it.
Most important things for a point dude are to be aggressive, WANT to kill people (if you like the idea of being a killer but don't have that blood lust then do a different position), learn some badass gunskills and don't hide unless you're pulling off some sneaky ninja move.
Dominate your bunkers, learn to win your fights and dominate your opponent in a gun fight. Snap shoot yes but snap shoot your game onto them so that you can stay out on them and blow their heads off.
Learn to move instinctively. Use your back-up guys but don't rely on them for your every move. Think about what you want to do and ask them to tell you things.
Run and gun, lots, and choose alternate routes to your primary.
This could go on....
Run, shoot, kill, win, gold, girls, glory.
Run and shoot, make yourself a floating weapons platform of death 
....and don't fear being shot as its gonna happen.....lots and lots and not just one or two shots
....and don't fear being shot as its gonna happen.....lots and lots and not just one or two shots 
That's all you need to know, really.
Move like Al and also be a Floating Weapons Platform of Death.
I like!
EDIT: Actually, that would make a really good name for a team - I have an Iron Man/War Machine image in my head right now.
Question: Would a War Machine armoured suit be legal at the PA?
I don't think it's mentioned in the rules that it isn't!
Move like Al and also be a Floating Weapons Platform of Death.
I like!
EDIT: Actually, that would make a really good name for a team - I have an Iron Man/War Machine image in my head right now.
Question: Would a War Machine armoured suit be legal at the PA?
I don't think it's mentioned in the rules that it isn't!
haha thanks guys!! LOL... Yea... I had my 1st team training last sunday went well... We did a 3v3 Practice... nailed all 3 oppo's with 1 mugging in the snake! Such a awsome feeling... Yea.. It will just take time for me to be super floaty! But time will tell.. Thanks for the help guys
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Faith in your back guys.
If your making a go of the snake, make sure your tapes covered and dont make moves if you don't know where everyone is.
A great Rich Harris told me a game doesn't have to be over in 20 seconds. Even keeping your head down and drawing fire allows other members of your team to bunk up and put the preassure on
If your making a go of the snake, make sure your tapes covered and dont make moves if you don't know where everyone is.
A great Rich Harris told me a game doesn't have to be over in 20 seconds. Even keeping your head down and drawing fire allows other members of your team to bunk up and put the preassure on
In our 5man team, only 1 gun does not shoot off the break, and thats mine (front ), usually I'll try and hit the 50's (either tape side) in one go. But I watch the other team's backs to see if they pick good lanes in other games they have. If they do I'll stop at the first available bunker, shoot at my threat, and once he's in go for the snake/tape. I also really like practicing with the same back player watching my ass every single time, this way we build communication and know how each other plays. This way I've climbed the snake totally unseen a few times (I didn't have to shoot or see, I knew that my back's orders were accurate).
Overall try to practice break-to-cover, if you stay alive till you are safe you can then take your time. Oh and go low. REALLY low. Lanes will usually come at you crotch to chest height, so practice dives and slides, with emphasis on not undersliding or oversliding cause then you are just a target in the middle of nowhere
Carry 2 pots of paint, max 3. Your job is not to keep lanes, its to be as light and fast as possible.
Before every tournament try to guess where the opposing teams will be keeping lanes posted, and find optimal ways to avoid them. Many pro players use the term "touchdown spot", it's a spot (usually top of the snake) where you can practically target every single opponent. Try to find a way to get there alive without attracting much attention, even if that means staying immobilized and quiet for a minute or so
Don't be shy, hug the bunker, keep the lowest profile possible.
That's all I could think of right now hehe
Just an addition: switch places with your back guy for some training games, this way you'll both know what each other needs.
), usually I'll try and hit the 50's (either tape side) in one go. But I watch the other team's backs to see if they pick good lanes in other games they have. If they do I'll stop at the first available bunker, shoot at my threat, and once he's in go for the snake/tape. I also really like practicing with the same back player watching my ass every single time, this way we build communication and know how each other plays. This way I've climbed the snake totally unseen a few times (I didn't have to shoot or see, I knew that my back's orders were accurate).Overall try to practice break-to-cover, if you stay alive till you are safe you can then take your time. Oh and go low. REALLY low. Lanes will usually come at you crotch to chest height, so practice dives and slides, with emphasis on not undersliding or oversliding cause then you are just a target in the middle of nowhere
Carry 2 pots of paint, max 3. Your job is not to keep lanes, its to be as light and fast as possible.
Before every tournament try to guess where the opposing teams will be keeping lanes posted, and find optimal ways to avoid them. Many pro players use the term "touchdown spot", it's a spot (usually top of the snake) where you can practically target every single opponent. Try to find a way to get there alive without attracting much attention, even if that means staying immobilized and quiet for a minute or so
Don't be shy, hug the bunker, keep the lowest profile possible.
That's all I could think of right now hehe
Just an addition: switch places with your back guy for some training games, this way you'll both know what each other needs.
if you get into the snake and your certain noone has seen you, keep your head down dont throw your chances away by sticking your head up and getting seen.
ensure your back is keeping their guys on your tape in and just dont stop crawling up that snake until you reach the furthest bunker possible. then shoot all the bad guys.
A side note - this does not work in xball where you have coachs. You can get your ass up the snake but everyone will know your there. (or should if the players are relaying the info from the coach)
ensure your back is keeping their guys on your tape in and just dont stop crawling up that snake until you reach the furthest bunker possible. then shoot all the bad guys.
A side note - this does not work in xball where you have coachs. You can get your ass up the snake but everyone will know your there. (or should if the players are relaying the info from the coach)
Thx fro that, has helped alot, I carry 2-3 pots.. should have got a smaller pack.. but oh well.. Nothing major..In our 5man team, only 1 gun does not shoot off the break, and thats mine (front
Overall try to practice break-to-cover, if you stay alive till you are safe you can then take your time. Oh and go low. REALLY low. Lanes will usually come at you crotch to chest height, so practice dives and slides, with emphasis on not undersliding or oversliding cause then you are just a target in the middle of nowhere
Carry 2 pots of paint, max 3. Your job is not to keep lanes, its to be as light and fast as possible.
Before every tournament try to guess where the opposing teams will be keeping lanes posted, and find optimal ways to avoid them. Many pro players use the term "touchdown spot", it's a spot (usually top of the snake) where you can practically target every single opponent. Try to find a way to get there alive without attracting much attention, even if that means staying immobilized and quiet for a minute or so
Don't be shy, hug the bunker, keep the lowest profile possible.
That's all I could think of right now hehe
Just an addition: switch places with your back guy for some training games, this way you'll both know what each other needs.