Teams

[SwitchBlade69]

My friend and I are trying to get a team together. We have absolutley no clue what the **** we're doin. Normally we just play pickup games and make teams as we go along. So please help me with my thousands of questions.

1. How many people are on a team?
2. What traits are normally needed for players of a successful? team
3. How often does an average team practice?
4. What types of drills are helpful?
5. How much does an average tourney cost?
6. If i bring my own paint how much paint should i bring?
7. How long does an average tourney last?
8. In a state like minnesota what should i expect about the seriousness, skill etc. of the other team

Id appreciate it if u answered any or all of my questions

 

[yatesy]

tourneys in the states are mostly 10 man and so you are best getting advice off teams in the states as most uk events are 5/7 man
if i could give you one universal piece of advice (being british) if your serious and want to take it up properly your team should be a group of people who will be reliable, like playing paintball and will be able to commit to playing reguarly
sorry i couldnt be of any more use hope thats a start though

 

[L J]

ALWAYS make sure you pool the price of paint, otherwise your back guys will end up paying $150, and your front guys paying $30

 

[ez-rhino]

1. How many people are on a team?
Normal formats for tournaments are either 5, 7 or 10 man although ideally you want 1 or 2 more players, i.e. 6 or 7 at a 5 man event in case of problems, injuries, gun probs etc

2. What traits are normally needed for players of a successful? team
You need a wide variety of traits for a team to work, personnally -
Make sure you all communicate,
You can all shoot straight
Physical fitness (don't laugh now guys)
Good Instinctive players
Aggressive (I don't mean physically aggressive)

3. How often does an average team practice?
We try and play once a month, and we should really practice at least that often, some teams will practice evey week, depends how serious and keen (oh yes, and how rich!)

4. What types of drills are helpful?
Snap shooting - single shot drills on specific targets
Co-ordinated movement drills
Calls, any signals or shouts for specific moves or problems
Calls for losing your players and eliminating opposition players
Sliding into baricades effectively
Working as a team
Playing defensively (if you are players down to the opposition)
Finishing off teams when you are up on numbers
Practice 2,3,4,5 players on 1 situations

5. How much does an average tourney cost?
In the UK, I'd guess an average of £50-70 per player depending on paint comsumption etc

6. If i bring my own paint how much paint should i bring?
Depends on how you play, what markers you are using etc, on average probably 5-7 boxes for a 5 manevent


7. How long does an average tourney last?
Most tournaments are one daty events and will run all day, but some events are two or three days, just check all the details with the organisers

8. In a state like minnesota what should i expect about the seriousness, skill etc. of the other team.
Dont know about Minne' in particular but expect a good mix of teams at open events from Pro teams to complete Newbie's. If there is seeding or it is a Novice or an event only open to certain grades of teams then obviously try and pick a grade you feel comfortable at.

Hope that helps
EZ-R

 

[mugged44]

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