| All equipment required to play paintball is available at MTP. These items constitute the "rental gear" provided with field fee. Goggles: These are one of the two most important pieces of equipment to the player. They protect the eyes and the face from paintballs and must be worn at all times by all players during play. Barrel Cover: These are the second most important safety devices. They cover the marker barrel and prevent accidentally discharged paintballs from leaving the marker. All markers in the staging area must have these in place at all times. This allows a safe and relaxed environment outside of the playing area. Marker: This is the basic device that allows paintball to be played. It fires paintballs at a safe and adjustable speed down the field to mark your opponent. Hopper: This device rest atop the marker and holds the paintballs ready to be fired. Normal capacity is ~180 paintball and can provide several games worth of play depending on the player. Tank: This device screws into the rear of the gun. It provides power to fire each paintball and also provides a support for the marker as it is rested against the player's shoulder. For safety, only authorized MTP staff may remove tanks. About paintball: Paintball is both an exciting and relaxing sport. It combines team work with individual pursuits that everybody can enjoy. It is common to find both adults and kids playing together and enjoying themselves. The biggest part of paintball that makes it such a great sport is the people who participate. It is these people that make it safe and fun. Safety: Safety is paramount when engaging in the sport of paintball. Anyone who is serious about paintball is serious about safety. Each outing at Middle Tennessee Paintball is started with an orientation that discusses the use of goggles, barrel covers, and all other safe playing habits. Whether you have never played or have been for years, everyone listens to the orientation before games begin – every time. These rules are implemented for everyone's safety and enjoyment. All players must abide by all safety rules at all times. All safety equipment required for paintball is provided by MTP if needed. Every player will be orientated to all safety rules before the start of play. These following reminders place emphasis on the most important aspect of safety. Goggles must be worn in all playing areas at all times. Goggles must be put on before entering into any playing area. Goggles shall not be removed until the player has left the playing area and returned to the spectator side of the net. Barrel covers must remain on the marker/gun until the ten second warning is given. While on the spectator side of the net, the barrel cover gives protection from accidental discharge of paint to spectators and resting players. Barrel covers will not be removed until all players are ready to play and a ten second count down is given just prior to the start of a game. When a player has been eliminated from play, he/she shall recover his or her marker barrel with the cover until the start of the next game. All barrel covers must be in place before any player returns to the spectator side of the net. What to bring: Middle Tennessee Paintball has everything needed to play the sport of paintball. We have refreshments available including water, Gatorade, and soda. We also take pizza orders for lunch break. It is advised to bring a ball cap or beanie for some head protection and to also wear at minimum long sleeve shirt or shirt with sweat shirt over it. Pants that you do not mind getting dirty with shorts underneath should also be worn. Cleats or shoes that aid in fast starts and stops should be considered if available. Some may choose to bring a change of clothes as well. Games: Speedball Speedball can be a fast paced version of paintball. It is most often played on hyper/tube, airball(soft), or xball(soft) fields. Players generally start within sight of one another. Games generally last 5 minutes and placement of players on the field is a must for success. Speed, agility, and team work also contribute to a winning team. Several games can be conducted in rapid succession and can also be easily viewed by spectators. Speedball games are usually total elimination games. All players of an opposing team must be eliminated for the other to team to claim victory. Games: Woodsball Paintball was first played in the woods. Nature creates natural hiding spots for players and MTP offers a wide variety of wooded play. Unlike speedball, players generally start out of sight of opposing players and must push through the woods to obtain good positions and to find the opposing team. Wooded fields are generally larger than speedball and can support quite large games. These games quite often last for ten to fifteen minutes. Teamwork and speed dominates in the woods but games can be played at a much slower pace. Traps can be set and ambushes laid out, but a solid strategy must be formed to win. Wooded games have several different playing objectives. Like speedball some games can be played where an opposing team must be completely eliminated. Other games can have “capture the flag” objectives. Center flags are those that consist of one flag placed in the center of the field. This flag must be captured and taken to the opposing team’s base. Individual flags games are those that consist of a two flags, one held by each team at their base. The opposing team must capture the other team’s flag and bring it to their home base to win the game. Both styles of “capture the flag” games provide excellent opportunities for fun and for several different strategies to be tried out. A Day at MTP |
| This short explanation is here to provide first time players, parents, and groups with enough information to make an informed decision about paintball. It is also here to provide the "basics" as it were, so that all who may wish to play can feel more confident about visiting Middle Tennessee Paintball. Simply look below for questions you may have and we hope to see you soon. |
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