Ultimate Guide to Paintball

Bounced!! Splatter!! Out!! From its unlikely beginnings in the early 1980s, paintball has grown into a major competitive sport and recreational hobby for millions of people worldwide. With more than 3.5 million people participating in paintball activities each year and roughly half a billion dollars in annual sales of related equipment, paintball is here to stay. Ultimate Guide to Paintball draws from the world-class articles in Action Pursuit Games magazine. Inside, everyone from newbies to paintball veterans will find insightful information and expert advice on: * The basics-rules, equipment, where to play, and more * How to find the best new or used equipment for every type of player * Variations, including scenario games and indoor play * How to build a team and get the most out of every practice * Competition paintball-from first-tournament jitters to advanced tactics and end-game strategies * Special considerations for younger players and their parents * Paintball's history and its explosive international appeal For more than 15 years, Action Pursuit Games magazine has been the world's number-one source for paintball information and insight, showcasing paintball innovations, new strategies, and preeminent players. Now, for the first time, readers have immediate access to Action Pursuit Games' proven wisdom and expertise, distilled and presented in this essential guide to the game.Little, John R. is the author of 'Ultimate Guide to Paintball', published 2001 under ISBN 9780809225491 and ISBN 0809225492.