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The winter can be disappointing for paintballers, especially in the northern United States where temperatures get hit sub-zero. Sure, some die hard paintball players are not held back by a little snow. But nearly all paintball match players play less in the winter, or stop altogether.

Winter doesn’t have to go to waste. Paintball players can make use of the extra time to polish their skills, fine-tune their game, and get an edge on the competition. Here are a few ideas to raise your game while your competition takes it easy.

Drills
Practice drills can substantially improve your performance on the field. Practice your dives. Learn new moves. Get some friends and run through movement patterns. If you don’t know what drills to practice, just look online. A number of paintball sites offer great drills for teams and individuals.

Exercise
We have all had the experience of being out of breath after an intense paint ball game. Cardio workouts improve players’ speed, agility on the field, and endurance during long or intense matches.

Similarly, strengh training can improve paintball player’s endurance when crouching behind a bunker, crawling low to the ground, or launching into action. Everyone wants a buff upper body, but paintball match players benefit most by improving their legs’ strength and middle torso area.

Clean Gun
Your paintball gun takes a beating during the year. Many paintball players neglect to give their market a good cleaning during prime paintball season. When winter comes, it’s a good time to give the paintball gun a good cleaning, oil it if necessary, and replace any parts that are not working properly.

Inventory Equipment and Supplies
Stock up on paintballs and ensure you have the equipment you need for the upcoming year. It’s a good time to consider whether an upgrade to any equipment would improve your game, and which upgrade would give you the best edge.

Find Paintball Groups In Your Area
New paintball groups and tournaments are being started all the time. Ask around at paintball shops or fields in your area to find out what events will be starting in the spring.

Plan an Event Yourself
If you are feeling bold, consider organizing a paintball meetup yourself. For example, find a location for a scenario game or plan a mini speedball tournament. Invite your friends and take a flyer to the local paintball fields and shops so people can find out about it (include an email, phone number, and website for more info). To share the load, consider inviting a couple friends to be co-organizers with you. Planning a local event allows you to set the rules and provides a fun experience for your friends.

Try Winter Paintball
Sure, it’s cold in the winter. but snow and cold can create an entirely new paintball experience. Deep snow can slow the game down, which provides a fun change of pace. The cold means you sweat less and can wear thick clothes, which means no paintball welts. One challenge of winter paintball is fog on your mask. However, a fog spray can easily solve this problem.

As you can see, winter offers plenty of opportunities for paintball match players. You can have fun in the winter and improve your paintball skills before spring. By spring, you will impress your friends and competition brining a whole new level of play to your game.

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