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- Angled Shot
An angled shot is any shot taken from a non linear or diagonal trajectory that exploits bunker geometry, vertical differences, or off axis positioning to tag opponents who are otherwise protected.
- Obstacle Line
An obstacle line is a row or sequence of bunkers, structures, or natural barriers that form a continuous defensive or movement boundary across a portion of the field.
- Off the Break
Off the break refers to the very first seconds of a point when both teams sprint to their bunkers and shoot lanes to score early eliminations.
- Off-Angle Position
An off angle position is a bunker location or shooting angle that sits outside the primary, expected engagement line, allowing a player to strike opponents from an unexpected trajectory or bypass standard defensive lanes.
- Off-Hand Shooting
Off-hand shooting is firing your marker with your non-dominant hand to reduce exposure and gain angles that would be unsafe or impossible with your strong hand.
- Offset Lane
An offset lane is a shooting lane deliberately aimed slightly away from the direct path of an opponent to cut off their wrap, reposition, or micro movement rather than their main route.
- On-Field Communication
On-field communication is the constant flow of simple, clear verbal information players share during a game to coordinate movement, shooting, and awareness.
- One-for-One Penalty
A one-for-one penalty is a rules enforcement action where a referee removes one additional live player from the offending team for every player found committing an infraction such as cheating, playing on, or wiping.
- Open Side
The open side is the direction of the field where a bunker offers the least protection, exposing players to more angles and requiring greater discipline to survive engagements.
- Out-of-Bounds
Out of bounds refers to any area outside the officially designated playing field where players are not permitted to stand, shoot, or move during a point.
- Overbore
Overbore refers to using a barrel or insert with a bore size larger than the paintball’s diameter, reducing friction but sacrificing efficiency and sealing.
- Overexposure
Overexposure is the mistake of revealing too much of the body or marker while engaging, resulting in an increased likelihood of being hit during gunfights.
- Overshooting Rule
The overshooting rule defines the limits on how many paintballs a player may legally discharge at an opponent once that opponent is eliminated, designed to prevent excessive force and maintain safety.
- Top Peek
A top peek is a shooting technique where a player briefly pops up over the top of a bunker instead of peeking from the sides, used strategically but with significant exposure risk.
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