Beleive me it's more fun than sitting at the back trying to long ball, as some woodsballers seem to do.I've just been discussing this subject with another chap at work I suggested exactly that just move closely.
Although predominantly a walk-on player, I love to charge to the front and get mixed in with all the action. I like to think I get more out of the day than as if I had just waddled along and then tried to shoot everyone from a distance, (and failing normally).
Rather than having a long barrel, focus more about paint to bore match, having a consistent marker, using consistently sized paint, and mainly about having a good day.