Rough Comebacks
We (NYX) just came back from the PSP Xball event in Los Angeles this past week. We didn't get much practice the weeks/months before and it showed. We lost all four matches. The first 3 were not so bad...but the last match, although one of my better ones, we got destroyed by the Russian Legion. This being my first tournament back, and in the NXL for that matter, it was a great time and experience.
Getting the Rust Out
It took me about 3 or 4 games to really get digged into the mental aspect of the game. I realized I was out there just to go through the motions and not TAKE the game from my opponents. So...having realized this I took a few minutes to re-prepare my mental attitude and it helped. I reminded myself that I need to be the one to control the movement on the field. Not to let my opponent take the field from me, but me from them. I needed to be the agreesor...the cat not the mouse. It definitely helped as I started to move around and up the field with much more determination and smarts.
There were some ugly games for me as well. Moments where my gun was down while moving when it should have been up protecting me like a bunker. Ah well..live and learn. I have to say I learned alot again on how to play the game in this 4 day span. It was awesome.
The Atmosphere
When I retired from paintball back in 2002 I knew I would miss the game. I started playing Hockey locally to keep my sports in check. I used to think about the game and use the mental skills I've learned playing paintball in hockey when I needed a boost. In doing so I would reminise about the game I love. I missed it.
When I started practicing again early this year it came to be like I got hit by a truck...this is the best game I have ever played. The adrenaline, skill, mental abilities, and just plain bad ass fun that paintball is hit me so hard. I love this game.
Being back on the tournament scene was awesome. Seeing all my old friends like (in no particular order) Maximus, Nicky Cubam, Adam & Billy Gardner, Gary Shows, Chris Lasoya, Daryl Trent, Opie, Jimmy (strange), Frank Connel, Matt Marshall, Ronin, and more....IT WAS AMAZING. One of the best things about Paintball is the friends and people you meet. There is nothing like it.
Anyways....The event was awesome. Although it rained the whole time it was an awesome experience. I can't wait for the next one.
Getting the Rust Out
It took me about 3 or 4 games to really get digged into the mental aspect of the game. I realized I was out there just to go through the motions and not TAKE the game from my opponents. So...having realized this I took a few minutes to re-prepare my mental attitude and it helped. I reminded myself that I need to be the one to control the movement on the field. Not to let my opponent take the field from me, but me from them. I needed to be the agreesor...the cat not the mouse. It definitely helped as I started to move around and up the field with much more determination and smarts.
There were some ugly games for me as well. Moments where my gun was down while moving when it should have been up protecting me like a bunker. Ah well..live and learn. I have to say I learned alot again on how to play the game in this 4 day span. It was awesome.
The Atmosphere
When I retired from paintball back in 2002 I knew I would miss the game. I started playing Hockey locally to keep my sports in check. I used to think about the game and use the mental skills I've learned playing paintball in hockey when I needed a boost. In doing so I would reminise about the game I love. I missed it.
When I started practicing again early this year it came to be like I got hit by a truck...this is the best game I have ever played. The adrenaline, skill, mental abilities, and just plain bad ass fun that paintball is hit me so hard. I love this game.
Being back on the tournament scene was awesome. Seeing all my old friends like (in no particular order) Maximus, Nicky Cubam, Adam & Billy Gardner, Gary Shows, Chris Lasoya, Daryl Trent, Opie, Jimmy (strange), Frank Connel, Matt Marshall, Ronin, and more....IT WAS AMAZING. One of the best things about Paintball is the friends and people you meet. There is nothing like it.
Anyways....The event was awesome. Although it rained the whole time it was an awesome experience. I can't wait for the next one.
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