Glossary XYZ

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• Cross Field Control (Crossing)

  Cross-X control refers to a field-control pattern where two or more diagonal lanes intersect over key areas of the field, forming an X-shaped zone of pressure that limits movement through those spaces.

• Cross Field Pressure

  X-side pressure, or crossfield pressure, describes the use of diagonal or cross-grid angles to apply force on interior or opposite-side bunkers, limiting rotations and changing how those positions can be played.

• Crossfield Lane

  A Cross Field Lane is a diagonal shooting lane that cuts across the field, intersecting multiple routes and often connecting distant bunkers or zones that are not aligned in a straight line.

• Lane Shooting / Zone Shooting / Containment Lanes

  Lane shooting, zone shooting, and containment lanes describe the practice of directing paint repeatedly through a defined path or area to influence movement, restrict access to parts of the field, or increase the chance of eliminating opponents passing through that space.

• X-Factor Positioning

  X-factor positioning is a strategic field approach where a player occupies a central, high-influence bunker that controls both wires and multiple crossfield angles, dramatically shaping opponent movement and tempo.

• X-Marker Path

  The X-marker path is a movement route that crosses the grid diagonally rather than linearly to exploit blind spots, change attack angles, or reposition without entering predictable horizontal lanes.

• X-Pattern Spread

  The X-pattern spread is a deployment or firing formation where players create diagonally intersecting lanes across the field, forming an 'X' pattern that controls movement at both wires and the central axis.

• Yardage Control

  Yardage control refers to managing field depth how far forward or backward a team holds its positions to influence tempo, pressure, and lane coverage.

• Yaw Drift (Paint Drift)

  Yaw drift is the lateral deviation of a paintball in flight caused by imperfect spin, barrel inconsistencies, paint deformation, or environmental factors such as wind.

• Yield Call

  A yield call is a verbal surrender signal used in certain recreational or scenario formats where a player requests an opponent to surrender at close range to avoid unnecessary impact.

• You’re Out Call

  A 'You’re Out' call is an audible declaration made by a referee or opponent signaling that a player has been eliminated, prompting the player to exit the field immediately and safely.

• Zeroing

  Zeroing is the process of adjusting your aim and marker setup so your shots consistently hit the intended target at normal paintball engagement ranges.

• Zig-Zag Route

  A zig-zag route is a movement pattern where a player changes direction repeatedly to make themselves harder to hit while crossing open spaces.

• Zipper Lane

  A zipper lane is a tight, vertical or diagonal shooting lane that targets players transitioning between stacked bunkers or moving along narrow field routes.

• Zone Control (Team/Coordinated Lane Shooting)

  Zone control is the coordinated management of multiple field sectors to restrict opponent movement, secure map dominance, and create advantageous firing angles.

• Zone Entry

  Zone entry is the act of moving into a new section of the field by timing a safe window, collapsing pressure, and using bunker geometry to avoid active lanes.

• Zone Exit

  Zone exit is the controlled withdrawal from a current field section to reposition, escape pressure, or transition into a safer or more influential bunker.

• Zone Pressure

  Zone pressure refers to the combined effect of applying lanes, angles, and presence across multiple zones at the same time, so that opponents face consistent constraints in several areas of the field.

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• Aim Point
• Ambush Position
• Anchor Position
• Angle Control
• Arcing Shot
• Arrival Zone
• Attack Lane (Pressure Lane)
• Back (Backline)
• Back Player
• Corner Bunker
• Counter-Lane
• Direct Line Angle
• Dual-Lane Pressure
• Field Zone
• Forward Pressure
• Funnel Lane
• Gap Control
• Grid Control
• Half-Field Control
• Help Call
• Hold Fire
• Isolation Lane
• Key Bunker
• Key Zone
• Kill Lane
• Lockdown (Total Zone Control)
• Long Ball
• Mirror Bunker
• Multi Lane Control
• Paintball Shot Accuracy
• Shadow Movement
• Starting Bunker
• Temple Bunker
• Wide Field Control (Wide Control)
• Window Shot (Tight Angle)
• Zone Control Node