Woodsball tips-

For those of you who like woods ball, here are some tricks I’ve learned over the years.

Don’t shoot at people you can’t hit. This seems like an obvious tip- but it draws attention to your position.  Often times out of reach players will unknowingly get in range, or you can flank them without being noticed.

Shoot at other players when they’re shooting at someone else. They won’t know where you’re at, only that they’re being shot at.

Not moving can work as well as camouflage. Eyes are sensitive to motion. Just freezing in dense foliage can conceal your position, as long as you have some coverage.

Be quiet when moving. Being heard is as good as being seen. This means not shaking your hopper, not talking, not shooting your marker. Avoid splashing puddles, crunchy leaves, and rustling foliage. It’s better to quickly walk than to run, if it’s the difference in giving your position away, especially behind enemy lines.

Carry a strait shot or a pull through squeegee. They work better than swab, you’ll have time to use it.

Shoot bright filled paint. Yellow and orange are easier to see. This means the guys your shooting will have a tougher time wiping. Woodsball players love wiping too!

Wear ankle support. Rough terrain will roll your ankle eventually.

Wear knee pads and elbow pads. Rocks and hard and sharp, and so are sticks. They’ll get you too.

Take the high ground. High ground is hard to take from an opponent. Take it while it’s unoccupied .

Use a quiet hopper. Hoppers that run when they’re on empty will- and give away your position when you don’t want them too.

Crawling low- works.

Check to see if it bounced before you go out! Enough said.

Ambushing people can work better than taking them head on. It’s easier hide and let the other team pass and shoot them in the back.

Salvatore Santamaria