Paintball can be played inside and out. Both locales have their pros and cons, and what you choose usually depends on your preference and what's available where you live. Indoor paintball is more fast-paced than outdoor games and it lacks the excitement of natural obstacles and hiding places, but it makes up for it by adding lots of adrenaline and the need for quick reactions.
Keep Your Energy Up
Indoor paintball requires lots of high-energy sprints and runs because the space is smaller than outdoor fields and you will need to be constantly on the move to avoid getting hit. Outdoor paintball is about avoiding the shooter as much as being able to hide and be secretive. Indoor paintball is more about evading the shot.
Practice the Speedball Technique
According to the Paintball Tips and Tricks website, speedball is the favored technique for smaller fields without lots of areas where you can take cover. Speedball usually has a single objective and the game is timed. For example, players might have to capture a flag, which is sometimes placed in the middle of the field, equidistant from all players. The goal is to capture the flag in the time allowed and before all your teammates are shot.
Check for Safety Procedures
When choosing an indoor paintball field, make sure the place enforces personal safety. Because of the close ranges you'll encounter when shooting indoors, wear goggles or you will get hurt. According to the Forever Young website, indoor paintball fields should have a non-slippery floor surface to prevent slips and falls. Rubber mats, sawdust and even sand are all acceptable.
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