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PRO SCHOOL

The Bigger the Better

J.P. Agustin's speed, reflexes and agility give him the advantage over any player stupid enough to trade paint with him

Nicky Cuba VIP

“If you ain’t first, you last,” -Ricky Bobby.

Lord of War

The best players in the world kneel at the feet of XSV's Rich Telford, The unrivaled master of racking up the body count.

The San Diego Kid

Dynasty's Alex Fraige can teach when to hold'em and when to fold'em

Natural Born Killer

San Diego Legacy's in-house madman, Arnold Francisco unleashes on the competition.

Unleash the Beast

Alberto "Chino" Carbal reveals how to release your inner demons

The Terminator

We break down one of the hardest skills in the game so well that even you can understand.

Mind Freak

XSV's, Thomas Taylor, compares brain waves with you & shows the key to paintball success.

The Immortal

The hardest man in the world to kill, Matt Marshall, has got the secrets of everlasting life.

Hocus Pocus

The bread and butter and tournament abilities, master the most important paintball skill ever.
 
 
 

PRO-TIPS

7 Tournament Drills

Before you can perform under pressure, you'll have to perform without it, so do these drills during practice first.

Tale of the Tape Line

Want to control the tape? We'll show you how.

All About the Angles

Paintball is about finding the best angle to attack a bunker and using your position to gain the upper hand.

Develop Your Sixth Sense

Developing this sixth sense, what we'll call timing, is the result of conscious and unconscious actions resulting from experience.

On the field with DC Arsenal

Our love for the sport never relinquished, but grew on our hearts and began devouring every second of our lives.

Building a Pro-Level Heart

Gear and game won't do you any good if you don't have the heart to power it all.

Getting the most out of practice

if you want to succeed and reach the top level you must practice.

Walking the Field

To be competitive you and your team have got to walk the field.

Up Front and Personal

Legacy's JP Agustin leads you down the road to becoming a truly successful front player.

Walking The Fields

The legend, Chris Lasoya, shows you how to win before the first game even begins.

The Express Lane

Naughty Dog captain Rocky Knuth gives up the dirt on watching the traffic lanes on the field.

Ready, Aim, Miss?

Ryan Greenspan shows off the accuracy secrets that made him and team Dynasty the best ever.

Suppress Your Anger

Putting pressure on your opponent is vital, and no one does it better than Mike Paxson.

The God Bunker

One bunker can make or break a game. Roy Richards from XSV NRG will tell you which.
 
 
 

SCENARIO / WOODSBALL

Tank Commander

Harder to kill than any player and able to single-handedly turn the tide of a game, tanks are the future of scenario paintball.

Scenario Squad Tactics

A small group of well-trained scenario players can turn the tide of an entire scenario match.

Village of the Damned

This sequel to the original old movie pit the descendant seedlings against the humans.

Demons vs Angels

It was a massive battle that found LAW rockets and grenades flying across the field.

Sharpshooter

Don't think paintball snipers exist? Think again. Unpack the ghille and embrace the art of one shot, one kill.

Taking Down Tanks

With these six tips, you don’t have to fear the big bad tank.

Decay of Nations

On August 25-26, hundreds of players convened at the world famous SC Village Paintball Park in Corona, California, for the Decay of Nations scenario game.

HV2 Castle

In this madhouse brawl, 300 players split off into four teams that would fight it out in a round robin of 45-minute constant-respawn games.

Stealth

SPLAT's own Invisible Man uncloacks the secrets behind woods-ball's most powerful tactical technique.

Ultimate Urban Tactics

Shooting people in the woods was fun, but the thoughts of clearing rooms and rooftop sniper positions still haunted your dreams.

Special Ops Elite Brigade Weekend

On the weekend of June 22–24, 60 players from all over the continent gathered together for a paintball experience like no other.

2007 Oklahoma D-Day

Its filled with Allied players, plowed low through the water toward the beach, and lurched aground. The loading door dropped, and Oklahoma D-Day began.

One Man, One Mission

There comes a time in every man’s life when he must take care of business by himself.

Castle Conquest XXIII

Whether you're young, old, veteran, or newbie, Castle Conquest cannot only be read about. It must be experienced.

Holy Grail V: Throne of Kings

Holy Grail V: Throne of Kings

Scenario Missions

Our Special Warfare Intel Unit draws up the battle plans needed to accomplish any scenario Mission

The Scenario Dream Team

In a 400-player game, these are the players who wield the most influence over the eventual outcome.

Scenario Simulations

Think training is just for tournament players? Our guide to the best Scenario Drills and tactics will force the opposition to go AWOL.

Scoring Big in Scenarios

Stop looking at the girls holding their bazookas and stay focused.

Cloak and Dagger

Simple camouflage can get you eliminations, but when you become truly invisible, anything is possible.

Life of a PB Spy

The advanced scam can accomplish more than missions—it can cripple your opposition.

Collateral Damage

We open up, blow up,and eat up the most explosive scenario gear in the world. [pdf]

The Lone Gunman

We'll turn you into a super solider who doesn't have (or need) the luxury of teammates.[pdf]

10 Scenario Secrets

We open up the confidential files to reveal the mysteries of scenario paintball success.

Army of 100

Big games require big tactics. Learn how your squad of a few can take down a army of many.[pdf]

Command and Conquer

Our in-depth look at how to rip up and tear any scenario opponent to pieces bit by bit.

Castle Conquest 21

At EMR Paintball Park, 250 players try to defend Castle Aaarrgh against 800+ attackers.

D-day

Over 3,100 players head down to Oklahoma to recreate one of the greatest battles in history.

One Shot One Thrill

Strike fear into the hearts of your opponents by mastering SPLAT's sniper strategy.

PLAY LIKE AN OUTLAW

You'll be on your way to building your own field. Get playin'.

PAINTBALL ECONOMICS

Read this & you'll save enough money to become independently wealthy. We promise!

Playing in the RAIN

If You Are Crazy Enough to Play in the Rain, Here is a How-To.

Wood Play

Make the bush your territory...
 
 
 

TECHTRIX

Playing in the Rain

Plan ahead, follow some simple rules, and you'll enjoy your rainy-day experience 100 times better.

Field Stripping for Pros

There’s a thin line however, between being thrifty and smart, and being just plain cheap.

High Performance Low Cost

There’s a thin line however, between being thrifty and smart, and being just plain cheap.

Top Field Fix-Its

Nothing can ruin your day like having your gun go down at an inopportune time

Traveling with Scenario Gear

Walking around an airport in a Ghillie suit is a good way to attract unwanted attention.

Detailing Your Paintgun

Just like your car your marker needs detailing too.

The Ultimate Toolbox

For more advanced work on your markers, you need more advanced tools.

Kinda Quick Fixes

Fix even the most complicated gear problems on the field, instead of in the dead zone.

The Name's Smith, Air Smith

Forget the pro shop, learn how to repair and modify your marker all on your own.

Splinter Cell: PB Theory

A look at the most destructive scenario weapons and how they can best benefit you.

Dealing with Bad Gas

Never speak to a gun tech again after we show you how to fix any air-system again.
 
 
 

TOURNAMENTS HOW-TO AND COVERAGE

7 Ways to Win 7 Man

If you apply the following concepts to your game, we guarantee you'll see improvement.

XPSL Championship #5

The championship event for the largest regional league on the West Coast, the XPSL is now in the books, with 2007 being one of the most successful seasons to date.

2007 Spyder Cup Finale

The conclusion to the Spyder Cup series, home to the largest 1st-place prize package in the history of paintball, took place at the Hollywood Sports Park in Bellflower, California.

Spyder Cup Regional #3

The Final Spyder Cup Regional.

Bear's Cup #4

Bear's Cup event #4 has just passed and the event was a great addition to the series.

XPSL Fresno 2007

XPSL Fresno 2007

SCXL Event #4

Teams battle it out for more than $4,500 in cash and prizes, with the series champs taking home the SCXL Grand Champion Trophy.

Spyder Cup - Events 1 and 2

A four-part tournament where the overall series champions will take home four H2 Hummers

XPSL San Jose 2007

XPSL San Jose 2007

CFOA Trauma Challenge

CFOA Trauma Challenge on July 7 and 8 2007

The Young & The Dangerous

The three hottest young guns in the known world out to prove why they're the future of paintball.

12 Ultimate Techniques

You may know a few of them, but only mastery over the entire 12 will guarantee victory.

Running and Shooting

We break down one of the hardest skills in the game so well that even you can understand.

Snap-Shooting 101

The bread and butter and tournament abilities, master the most important paintball skill ever.

The Dark Art of Cheating

Is cheating really cheating or is it just one of those things?

The Bunkering King

Get the timing down to know when to take over the throne.

The Ultimate Paintballer

4 Writers, 4 Topics; to show how YOU can become the greatest Paintballer ever!

All for 1 and 1 for All

Friends don't let friends get shot!

12 TRIX THAT NEVER FAIL

Here are some basic skills you have to master, and master WELL, if you want to be a success.

BUNKERING WITH STYLE

Get off your Ass and bunker someone!!

SNAP SHOOTING

This Is One Skill All Us Dummies Need to Know Well.

TIPS FOR VICTORY

Five Tips That Will Change Your Life.
 
 
 

WEIGHT TRAINING

Physical Training

Most people fail because they try to start at the top instead of working their way up to it.

Stamina Training for Xball

Just imagine if you could play the whole game with fresh legs and lungs.

Building Freaky Fast Fingers

Paintball players today have changed their style of play dramatically.

Legs Like a Front Man

Paintball players today have changed their style of play dramatically.

The 24-Hour Scenario Diet Plan

Today's paintball players do not take care of themselves nutritionally.

The Simplicity of "Two"

Do you want a workout that you really don’t have to think much about?

No Pain, Big Gain

Just like any other sport, you have to be in top physical condition to compete at the highest level of paintball.

The Running Man

These cardio tips can turn even the slowest and fattest back man into The Flash.

Weight Watchers

This bare bones basic strength program is designed for the girlie men of paintball.

Baller Nutrition 101

Burgers and fries aren't going to cut it. Take our diet experts advice and eat to win.

Baller Nutrition 102

102 will help you burn the extra calories you will need to last all day on the field.

Feel The Burn

Warning: Only try these extreme exercises if you want girls to find you attractive.

Heavy, Light, Medium

Training with both heavy and light weights is perfect for they typical baller, even you.
 
 
 

MASTERING THE GAME

The Ultimate Gear Bag

Building a fully equipped gear bag will save you time and hassle on and off the field.

How to Get Published

Working for the media has a number of advantages — good hours, total access, big-name stars and inside information — but it isn't for everyone.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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