Glossary I
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- Barrel Insert
A barrel insert is a removable internal sleeve used in multi piece barrel systems to change bore size, allowing players to match paint diameter for optimal accuracy and efficiency.
- Impact Check
An impact check is when a player or referee inspects a player to see if a paintball hit made a visible break, confirming whether the player is eliminated.
- Inbounds Area
The Inbounds Area is the designated playable area of the field where all competitive actions must occur; stepping outside this boundary results in penalties or immediate elimination depending on rule set.
- Incidental Contact
Incidental contact refers to unintentional, non aggressive physical contact between players during gameplay that does not constitute a penalty unless it creates an unsafe or unsportsmanlike situation.
- Indicator Call (Physical/Verbal Communication)
An indicator signal is a subtle cue visual, auditory, or behavioral that reveals an opponent’s intention, position, timing, or upcoming movement during a point.
- Initial Engagement
Initial engagement refers to the first wave of lanes, shots, and visual checks that happen in the opening moments after the breakout, shaping early field position and how the rest of the point develops.
- Inside Peek
An inside peek is a defensive or information gathering move where a player briefly checks the interior side of their bunker to scout threats, deny inside routes, or monitor crossfield pressure.
- Inside Route
An inside route is a movement path taken through the middle or interior lanes of the field rather than along the wire, allowing players to access unexpected angles or reposition without crossing exposed zones.
- Internal Regulator
An internal regulator is a pressure regulating component built directly into a marker’s body or bolt system, designed to stabilize air delivery and control operating pressure.
- Isolation Lane
An isolation lane is a focused shooting lane directed at the limited exits, wraps, or peeking lines of a single bunker or player, aiming to restrict that player’s movement and options.
- Legal Paint
Legal paint refers to paintballs that comply with field, league, or event regulations regarding shell composition, fill visibility, manufacturing standards, and permitted brands.
- Weather Ionization Effect
The weather ionization effect refers to how atmospheric electrical charge, humidity, and air density influence paintball flight stability, causing subtle deviations in trajectory under certain conditions.
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