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DISCLAIMER! this is not what i have written, this is the old thread about playing different positions that i have saved on my computer. so do not tell me i am plagerizing, i am taking no credit for this, just reposting it. I give all the credit to this threads original posters, and i am just reposting it for tohers convinience. So here goes.
Playing the Snake
Author: -=[SpLaT]=-kInG
How To Play The Snake
The snake is one of the hardest and most misplayed bunkers on the field. Teams should know how to play the snake offensively and defensively. The snake is usually set on the ‘50’ or mid field and off to the side running parallel with the tape line. A good team will always try to get one or sometimes even two players in the snake. Here are some tips that might make playing the snake a little easier.
1) Walk the field before hand and see where the shooting lanes are from the snake and which bunkers your going to be able to cover so you don’t have to do it in the game.
2) Usually there will be a back stand up can placed so that a back player can cover the snake player from muggings. Make sure if your are covering the snake player that you give him sufficient cover fire and watch for the other team setting up muggings on the snake player.
3) Try to get a player in the snake as quickly as possible but if you send a player in the snake and he gets eliminated I wouldn’t send any more in.
4) If the other team already has a player in the snake keep plenty of fire where the snake player is located. But sometimes a snake is so big that each team can get a player in the snake. If this happens you have to keep your marker ready and watch out for the other player. Make sure you listen to your back man and use the curves of the snake as cover.
5) If you are in the snake try to concentrate on their front and mid players. You can also take out the back players by having someone in the snake depending on your angle (that’s where field walking comes in place) and where the snake is positioned at on the field. If you are in the snake and you take out the back players it should be a mop up type of game from there; squeezing players from their bunkers and setting up muggings. That’s why getting a player in the snake is so important.
6) Try to stay as low as possible when in the snake and always be in communication with your players. They are able to see more of the field than you can. It is quite difficult to stay low and then come up snap shooting this is something you have to practice before the day of the game.
7) The main danger of playing the snake is of getting mugged. If you don’t have a back player covering you or he gets eliminated expect a bunker move and always stay aware of this. There are some key signs to know when the other team is setting up a bunker move but that is a whole different article.
The main thing to do while playing the snake is to stay as low as possible when crawling and use the curves of the snake as cover and just remember if you don’t have a back man for cover your as good as done. Learning how to play the snake can either win or lose a game for your team.
Bit added by: MAD MAC
When moving to the snake, unless your bold and do it off the break (which is OK if you're not predictable, like this kid apparently was) you should ensure conditions are right.
A. The back player who is in the bunker covering the snake should be out. If he's not, the guy in the snake is in for a rough time and must focus on getting that guy out before he moves forward.
B. The individual moving to the snake should do so as part of a team effort. Suppressive fire is applied to bunkers that have an angle on the the gap through which the front player must move. This maximizes his chances of making a successful dash to the snake without it being observed or getting popped in movement.
Playing Front
Author: Spyderman5 (John)
Being a Front Player
First of all as a front man your going to get most of the glory if the team does well but remember your back player is protecting you so make sure you befriend your back man.
From von-its half drawing guns, and half blowing peoples heads off. if your getting powered down chill and let it happen cause thats given your other guys chances to move without being seen etc. if your not gettn shot at enuff, makem regret it and look to go do someone/run thru. front guys are supposed to be aggressive. remember, its better to get shot moving then chilln in your bunker
Basic skills
To be a front man you need to be good at snap shooting and be able to stay small and compact and be able to keep cool in a tense situation. Also you cant be afraid to be shot or bunkered and have to love bunkering cuz you’ll be doing a lot if you have good backmen.
It is sometimes good to look up the field when you are running off the break that way you have a better idea of where everyone or atleast the folks on your side of the field is.
When snap shooting: look out the bottom of the bunker to see where your mirriors if you even have any. Then once you know where they are. Make a mental picture and point your marker in their direction(as if there is no bunker infront of you). Then quickly pop out firing off about 2-3 shots very quickly. It is good to shot on the way out and on the way in. You should be back in your bunker before the paint hits its target. Don't get in a rhythm. their backs and mids will time you if you do...that will lead to you being gogged.
Learn to shoot with both hands, practice playing games where you only play with your opposite hand. Be able to lean while standing or kneeling, be able to shoot while standing, kneeling, laying down, or running.
Practice shooting targets while running full speed
When bunkering stay low, run fast, dont yell, and start shooting before you see the player but not too soon or he will no your coming
Off the break:
Off the break keep your head down and run as fast as you can for your bunker you can shoot and try to sweetspot someone of the break but if will probably slow you down. off the break, if you are running to a bunker to the left side of the field, keep your right hand in front of your goggle, so that there is more of a chance of bouncing. But you need to also have your gun behind you away from fire. Do the same when running to the right side of the field, but with your left hand. DO NOT SHOOT OFF THE BREAK. dive, slide, etc to get to those low bunkers. Stay close to your bunker, because the closer to the other team you are, the easier they can flank you. front players are generally shorter, faster, and more flexible. Make sure you stretch b4 the game, its good to have cleats, and knee pads.
Ok so you made it to your bunker safe and sound now its time to talk to your back players and find out where your opponents are. Work with your fellow teammates to get eliminations and try to get an opponent timed. What I mean by this is some people will pop out and in with a rhythm. If you can get the timing you’ll be waiting the next time they come out. Also with this dont be hanging out push the bunker alittle with your barrel just so you can see their bunker. Always be communicating with your back man and him with you always try to no where everyone is on the field so you can move and get angles on the opponent. Remember your job is to move up the field and get the flag then communicate with your back men and other front players to get everyone out and hang.
It would be very helpful to your team if your learn to play he snake well. For tips on this ask PaintballRemix. On a lot of fields if you get a player in the snake you’ve got the game. It turn though always watch for an opponent to get in the snake. A player in the snake will most likely have a very good angle on you. Sometimes you may have to bunker an opponent out and in return be eliminated to help out the team.
In Conclusion:
Being a frontman isnt easy at all but what fun would it be if it was. Always keep your head down!
John
Playing the Snake
Author: -=[SpLaT]=-kInG
How To Play The Snake
The snake is one of the hardest and most misplayed bunkers on the field. Teams should know how to play the snake offensively and defensively. The snake is usually set on the ‘50’ or mid field and off to the side running parallel with the tape line. A good team will always try to get one or sometimes even two players in the snake. Here are some tips that might make playing the snake a little easier.
1) Walk the field before hand and see where the shooting lanes are from the snake and which bunkers your going to be able to cover so you don’t have to do it in the game.
2) Usually there will be a back stand up can placed so that a back player can cover the snake player from muggings. Make sure if your are covering the snake player that you give him sufficient cover fire and watch for the other team setting up muggings on the snake player.
3) Try to get a player in the snake as quickly as possible but if you send a player in the snake and he gets eliminated I wouldn’t send any more in.
4) If the other team already has a player in the snake keep plenty of fire where the snake player is located. But sometimes a snake is so big that each team can get a player in the snake. If this happens you have to keep your marker ready and watch out for the other player. Make sure you listen to your back man and use the curves of the snake as cover.
5) If you are in the snake try to concentrate on their front and mid players. You can also take out the back players by having someone in the snake depending on your angle (that’s where field walking comes in place) and where the snake is positioned at on the field. If you are in the snake and you take out the back players it should be a mop up type of game from there; squeezing players from their bunkers and setting up muggings. That’s why getting a player in the snake is so important.
6) Try to stay as low as possible when in the snake and always be in communication with your players. They are able to see more of the field than you can. It is quite difficult to stay low and then come up snap shooting this is something you have to practice before the day of the game.
7) The main danger of playing the snake is of getting mugged. If you don’t have a back player covering you or he gets eliminated expect a bunker move and always stay aware of this. There are some key signs to know when the other team is setting up a bunker move but that is a whole different article.
The main thing to do while playing the snake is to stay as low as possible when crawling and use the curves of the snake as cover and just remember if you don’t have a back man for cover your as good as done. Learning how to play the snake can either win or lose a game for your team.
Bit added by: MAD MAC
When moving to the snake, unless your bold and do it off the break (which is OK if you're not predictable, like this kid apparently was) you should ensure conditions are right.
A. The back player who is in the bunker covering the snake should be out. If he's not, the guy in the snake is in for a rough time and must focus on getting that guy out before he moves forward.
B. The individual moving to the snake should do so as part of a team effort. Suppressive fire is applied to bunkers that have an angle on the the gap through which the front player must move. This maximizes his chances of making a successful dash to the snake without it being observed or getting popped in movement.
Playing Front
Author: Spyderman5 (John)
Being a Front Player
First of all as a front man your going to get most of the glory if the team does well but remember your back player is protecting you so make sure you befriend your back man.
From von-its half drawing guns, and half blowing peoples heads off. if your getting powered down chill and let it happen cause thats given your other guys chances to move without being seen etc. if your not gettn shot at enuff, makem regret it and look to go do someone/run thru. front guys are supposed to be aggressive. remember, its better to get shot moving then chilln in your bunker
Basic skills
To be a front man you need to be good at snap shooting and be able to stay small and compact and be able to keep cool in a tense situation. Also you cant be afraid to be shot or bunkered and have to love bunkering cuz you’ll be doing a lot if you have good backmen.
It is sometimes good to look up the field when you are running off the break that way you have a better idea of where everyone or atleast the folks on your side of the field is.
When snap shooting: look out the bottom of the bunker to see where your mirriors if you even have any. Then once you know where they are. Make a mental picture and point your marker in their direction(as if there is no bunker infront of you). Then quickly pop out firing off about 2-3 shots very quickly. It is good to shot on the way out and on the way in. You should be back in your bunker before the paint hits its target. Don't get in a rhythm. their backs and mids will time you if you do...that will lead to you being gogged.
Learn to shoot with both hands, practice playing games where you only play with your opposite hand. Be able to lean while standing or kneeling, be able to shoot while standing, kneeling, laying down, or running.
Practice shooting targets while running full speed
When bunkering stay low, run fast, dont yell, and start shooting before you see the player but not too soon or he will no your coming
Off the break:
Off the break keep your head down and run as fast as you can for your bunker you can shoot and try to sweetspot someone of the break but if will probably slow you down. off the break, if you are running to a bunker to the left side of the field, keep your right hand in front of your goggle, so that there is more of a chance of bouncing. But you need to also have your gun behind you away from fire. Do the same when running to the right side of the field, but with your left hand. DO NOT SHOOT OFF THE BREAK. dive, slide, etc to get to those low bunkers. Stay close to your bunker, because the closer to the other team you are, the easier they can flank you. front players are generally shorter, faster, and more flexible. Make sure you stretch b4 the game, its good to have cleats, and knee pads.
Ok so you made it to your bunker safe and sound now its time to talk to your back players and find out where your opponents are. Work with your fellow teammates to get eliminations and try to get an opponent timed. What I mean by this is some people will pop out and in with a rhythm. If you can get the timing you’ll be waiting the next time they come out. Also with this dont be hanging out push the bunker alittle with your barrel just so you can see their bunker. Always be communicating with your back man and him with you always try to no where everyone is on the field so you can move and get angles on the opponent. Remember your job is to move up the field and get the flag then communicate with your back men and other front players to get everyone out and hang.
It would be very helpful to your team if your learn to play he snake well. For tips on this ask PaintballRemix. On a lot of fields if you get a player in the snake you’ve got the game. It turn though always watch for an opponent to get in the snake. A player in the snake will most likely have a very good angle on you. Sometimes you may have to bunker an opponent out and in return be eliminated to help out the team.
In Conclusion:
Being a frontman isnt easy at all but what fun would it be if it was. Always keep your head down!
John