2012 NPPL Chicago Open Friday Photos

2012 NPPL Chicago Open Friday Photos

The competition at the 2012 NPPL Chicago Open picked up right where it left on in Huntington Beach. XSV, stumbling early against Infamous, came back looking strong. They are the real deal this year and have a legitimate shot at winning the event – if they don’t run...
Battlefield Utah Brings It

Battlefield Utah Brings It

In place of highly predicted rainy weather, anticipation and excitement filled the air as paintball players and supporters assembled near the tailgate of a dark grey Toyota truck to learn about the rules, scoring, and objectives of Battlefield Utah.  I was fortunate...
One Foot in Front of the Other

One Foot in Front of the Other

For the majority of the teams that get the major coverage and media exposure, success is based solely on what exists in the Win and Loss column. An event is considered “good” when they are able to execute their game-plans, adapt to those of their opponents and win the...
Paintball Drill for Chicago NPPL 2012

Paintball Drill for Chicago NPPL 2012

I play at Pev’s because it’s right down the street from my house. It’s prefect, Mike (Pev) and the staff there let me come out and use the field whenever I like. Also with the help of my amazing sponsors I always have paint and gear for drills and...
A New Model for a Paintball Community

A New Model for a Paintball Community

There is a growing systemic problem in the paintball community which I feel needs to be addressed: the education and retention of new players. At the present moment too many players lack the fundamental skills of playing; necessary knowledge base to be truly competent...