Glossary D

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Curved Shot Path
A curved shot path refers to the aerodynamic arc or lateral drift that a paintball exhibits due to gravity, spin, wind, or barrel-induced effects during flight.
Danger Path
A danger path is a movement route on the field that crosses major shooting lanes or open areas where players are at high risk of being hit.
Dead Man Walk
A dead man walk is a deceptive tactic where a live player pretends to be eliminated, walking casually toward the exit before suddenly re-engaging opponents.
Dead Player Rule
The dead player rule states that once a player is eliminated, they must immediately leave the field, stop communicating, and avoid influencing the game in any way.
Deadbox
The deadbox is the designated area where eliminated players must report and remain during a point, serving as the controlled zone for out-of-play participants on tournament and recreational fields.
Defensive Anchor
A defensive anchor is a player holding a key bunker or zone as the last stabilizing presence during defensive situations, maintaining field control and delaying collapses.
Delay Tactics
Delay tactics are deliberate actions used to slow down the pace of opponents, preserve field control, or extend clock time without violating gameplay rules.
Diagonal Shooting Lane
A diagonal shooting lane is an angled firing line that crosses the field diagonally to control movement routes, threaten mid-grid transitions, and generate crossfield pressure.
Direct Line Angle
A direct line angle is the straight, unobstructed line from a player’s position to an opponent, used for clear shots without needing wraps, bounces, or curved paths.
Dive
A dive is a forward or lateral sliding movement used to rapidly enter low profile bunkers such as the snake while minimizing exposure to incoming fire.
Drawing Fire
Drawing fire is the intentional act of attracting opponent attention or gunfire to create openings for teammates to move, reposition, or execute aggressive plays.
Drift Shot
A drift shot is a paintball fired while the player is moving sideways or adjusting position, causing the ball’s path to shift slightly due to combined player motion and marker movement.
Drop Shot
A drop shot is a paintball fired at a higher arc so it falls downward onto an opponent who is behind cover, using gravity and trajectory instead of a direct line.
Dry Firing
Dry firing is the act of cycling a marker without a paintball loaded, used for testing, maintenance, and tuning procedures.
Dual-Lane Pressure
Dual-lane pressure is when a player or team applies consistent fire into two separate shooting lanes, forcing opponents to stay trapped or preventing movement on multiple sides of the field.
Dwell Time
Dwell time is the programmable duration that a marker’s valve or solenoid stays open to release air and propel the paintball, directly affecting efficiency and consistency.
Field Depth Control
Field depth control refers to managing how far forward or backward players are positioned across different layers of the field, so that there is a stable mix of back, mid, and forward presence.
Paint Drop Test
The paint drop test is a simple field-side method used to assess paintball brittleness by dropping a ball from a fixed height to evaluate shell breakability.
Strong-Hand Side
The strong-hand side refers to the shooting side that aligns with a player’s dominant hand, offering better stability, accuracy, and control during engagements from behind cover.
Top-of-Mask Hit
A top-of-mask hit occurs when a paintball strikes the uppermost area of a player’s mask, often during head checks, bunker wrapping, or poorly timed engagements.

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