Paintball: Five Fundamental Rules
The Five Fundamental Rules for Paintball outlined here were shared as sound advice for a fun activity. However, a peek between the lines can allow them to be viewed as life lessons as much as rules for a game. Some are amusing and all of them are worth some expansion and additional thought, some of which is noted after the rules.
1. Always, Always do what your Team Captain tells you to do. Beginners should not shout and direct the activities of other team members.
The same is true in life. There may be an opportunity to do a post analysis, but in the midst of a project, etc, listen to the manager.
2. Be Honest. The game will have a referee, but if you have a visible paint splat, raise your hand and go to the sideline. If you can't see a splat on your helmet or backside, ask the ref for a paint check. Keep your head in the game, and do not quit until the ref declares you dead.
The character of paintball is similar to golf. One is expected to call penalties on ones self and to play by the rules. Just like in life, you need to stay in the game until they tell you that you are dead!
3. Do Not, once again, Do Not remove your face protection while on the field. Paintballs fly at over 250 feet per second and do not match up well with eyeballs.
In the family, the office, or the game, one should always make sure they have protection!
4. Make sure you treat all players as equals. Do not hesitate to shoot the females.
Finally, a place where women are treated as equals! LOL!
5. Do not wear white, even if you are on the White Team. The barriers on the playing field are blue, green, red, and black. White will make you stand out and get killed. On top of that, the person who does your laundry will not appreciate the paint splats.
In life, folks need to choose when they think it is best to "stand out" and we need to think about when we should be mindful of those who clean up after us!
Follow the Leader. Be Honest. Use Protection. Treat others as Equals. Be careful about standing out. Be careful about calling others out.
Cardinal Rules of Paintball, or Life Lessons. What do you think?
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